GVT NOS Wire Bridge Pickup for Esquire® / Broadcaster® / Blackguard®
Handcrafted from start to finish using period-correct vintage materials

This pickup is meticulously handcrafted using authentic vintage-correct components, including vulcanized fiber board and traditionally spec’d hardware, to deliver the unmistakable tone of the golden age of American electric guitars.

Each unit is scatter-wound by hand using original 1960s New Old Stock (NOS) Phelps Dodge magnet wire, featuring plain red single enamel insulation. This wire is not just a vintage artifact — it follows the exact enameling composition and methodology used in the 1960s, which plays a crucial role in the pickup’s tonal character. The result is a rich harmonic spectrum, natural compression, and articulate high end that defined early Tele-style bridge pickups.

Specifications:

  • DC Resistance: 7.7k ohms
  • Magnet Wire: Phelps Dodge NOS 1960s plain red enamel (USA)
  • Winding: Hand scatter-wound
  • Construction: Fully handcrafted
  • Materials: Vulcanized fiberboard, vintage-spec magnets

This pickup is more than a replica — it’s a faithful recreation, made with true vintage components and techniques. Perfect for Blackguard-style builds, high-end restorations, or tone connoisseurs seeking authentic 1950s/60s response and feel.

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • NOS Wire bridge Pickup for Esquire ®️ Broadcaster ®️ Phelps Dodge Red enamel 1960’s
Finish
  • Aged
Categories
Year
  • 1960

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