Inside the Stratocaster: The Hidden History of Fender’s Vintage Pickups

Discover the fascinating history of vintage Fender Stratocaster pickups, from their introduction in 1954 to their evolution throughout the pre-CBS and CBS eras. An in-depth exploration of Alnico magnets, pole-piece stagger, flatwork, magnet wire, coil winding techniques and manufacturing processes, revealing the materials, engineering principles and subtle construction details that defined one of the most iconic electric guitar pickups ever made.