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Texas Style Prototype
SINGLE COIL
Sound Profile ?
Medium-high output with a strong, immediate attack and plenty of dynamic headroom.
Bass
5.5
Mids
6.5
Treble
7
Pickup Character
Bold, articulate Texas-style character with muscular mids, focused lows, crisp highs and lively dynamic response. The staggered Alnico 5 pole-piece design delivers strong string definition, expressive attack and a touch-sensitive voice with plenty of harmonic energy.
Electrical Profile ?
Core Parameters
DCR
6,4 kΩ
Inductance
2,3 H
Capacitance
162 pF
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Resonance Behavior
f₀
Peak
Q
No Load
4,13
-28,48
4,2
500k
4,13
-32,68
2,6
250k
4,25
-34,56
2,2
Magnetic Field ?
Polarity
South UP
1.
A5 (5x18mm – 0,2mm Bevel)
52 mT
density
2.
A5 (5x18mm – 0,2mm Bevel)
48 mT
density
3.
A5 (5x18mm – 0,2mm Bevel)
46 mT
density
4.
A5 (5x18mm – 0,2mm Bevel)
44 mT
density
5.
A5 (5x17,5mm – 0,2mm Bevel)
43 mT
density
6.
A5 (5x17,5mm – 0,2mm Bevel)
48 mT
density
Spread
9 mT
(min 43 / max 52)
Strong Character
Magnet density (mT) describes the magnetic field strength at each pole and how the pickup interacts with the strings.
Different magnet types have different ranges (e.g. Alnico ~30–65 mT, Ceramic ~60–90+ mT), and some variation is normal — even within the same pickup.
Typical pole-to-pole variation is ~5–15 mT.
Spread describes this:
Lower spread → more even response
Higher spread → more character and dynamics
Slugs → smoother field
Screws → more focused response
Different magnet types have different ranges (e.g. Alnico ~30–65 mT, Ceramic ~60–90+ mT), and some variation is normal — even within the same pickup.
Typical pole-to-pole variation is ~5–15 mT.
Spread describes this:
Lower spread → more even response
Higher spread → more character and dynamics
Slugs → smoother field
Screws → more focused response
Winding ?
1.
42 AWG Heavy Formvar
8150 turns
Wax Potting
Light potting — balanced tone with reduced microphonic noise
The TEXAS STYLE PROTOTYPE is an experimental single coil created by combining the design ideas behind the Texas Style Neck and Bridge pickups. Its 8,150-turn 42 AWG Heavy Formvar winding, 6.4 kΩ DC resistance and 2.27 H inductance produce a balanced, energetic voice with strong midrange presence, crisp upper frequencies and excellent string definition.
The staggered Alnico 5 pole-piece structure provides a lively magnetic response, with measured pole densities ranging from 43 to 52 mT, giving the pickup a naturally expressive and dynamic character. Its approximately 4.1–4.3 kHz resonance remains consistent across no-load, 250k and 500k loading, allowing the tonal character to translate well across different guitar electronics.
Light potting preserves the pickup's lively response and touch sensitivity while supporting a clear, articulate presentation. As an experimental design, the prototype became an important reference for the Paja Instruments Single Coil Builder and was used as the foundation for the dedicated Texas Style Neck, Middle and Bridge presets.
Workshop Notes
FIBRE BOBBIN (52mm SPACING) • MOLDED PLASTIC COVER (BLACK) • #6-32 MOUNTING SCREWS & RUBBER TUBES INCLUDED • BUILT ENTIRELY FROM NEW, UNUSED COMPONENTS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY AND CONSISTENCY.