Humbucker
White Pearl
A Strat-style humbucker set built for clarity, openness, and articulation. Airy top end, controlled lows, and a balanced, musical voice that rewards picking dynamics and the volume knob.
Specifications
Type
Humbucker
Magnet
Alnico 3 (neck) · Alnico 4 (bridge)
Positions
neck, bridge
Lead wire
Vintage braided (2-conductor) or 4-conductor (coil split)
DCR
5.9k–6.8k
Inductance
2.8H–3.5H
Potting
Unpotted or Potted
String spacing
50 mm (neck) · 52 mm (bridge)
Pole pieces
Nickel, Black or Gold
Cover
Optional (nickel, black or gold)
Bobbin colours
Neck & bridge
White Pearl · Neck
Alnico 3 · DCR 5.9k · 2.8H
Designed for players seeking maximum clarity, openness, and articulation from a humbucker-equipped Strat-style guitar. Its relatively low inductance and high resonant frequency create an airy top end with excellent note separation and dynamic response. Clean tones stay sparkling and detailed; overdriven sounds reveal complex harmonic content without becoming harsh. The bass response is intentionally controlled and tight, avoiding the boominess often associated with neck humbuckers.
View the neck pickupWhite Pearl · Bridge
Alnico 4 · DCR 6.8k · 3.5H
Complements the neck with additional authority, harmonic richness, and sustain while preserving the set’s overall clarity. Articulate lows, detailed mids, and smooth highs that cut through a mix without sounding aggressive. Rich overtones emerge naturally when driven, making it equally suitable for expressive lead work and rhythm playing.
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From the workshop
Further reading
Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Scatter Winding, By Hand
A look at the bench process behind hand-wound coils — and why the irregularities matter more than the average.
Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Aging an Alnico Magnet
Vintage magnets sound different because they are weaker. We unpack why that matters, and how we approach aging.
Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Installation Without Regret
Wiring, grounding, height, and shielding — the unglamorous work that lets a great pickup show what it can do.