JOHNDOE2-00002

This pickup represents an extremely authentic and well-balanced late-'70s Fender-style single coil design, combining classic Strat openness with unusually strong dynamic behavior and harmonic clarity. The electrical values align very convincingly with a genuine vintage-output AlNiCo 5 platform optimized for articulation, immediacy and musical responsiveness. The 5.74 kΩ DC resistance and 2.06 H inductance place the pickup firmly in classic vintage Strat territory, while the relatively high unloaded resonant frequency around 4.38 kHz preserves outstanding top-end openness and string definition. This gives the pickup its highly expressive “glassy” character, where pick attack remains immediate and harmonics bloom naturally without losing low-end precision. One of the most impressive characteristics is the exceptionally high Q factor of 4.6 in no-load conditions. This indicates a very efficient resonant peak with excellent energy retention and minimal damping inside the coil structure. In practice, this translates into remarkable note separation, vivid transient response and a very “alive” playing feel. The pickup reacts instantly to picking dynamics and communicates subtle phrasing with exceptional sensitivity. The flat-pole AlNiCo 5 magnet structure contributes significantly to the tonal personality. The measured magnetic field strengths — reaching well above 100 mT on several poles — suggest a healthy and powerful magnetic charge with excellent string focus and impressive projection. The magnetic balance across the strings appears musically natural for a flat-pole layout, producing a wide, piano-like low end together with sparkling upper harmonics and strong fundamental clarity. The relatively low internal capacitance value of approximately 151 pF further supports the open and articulate high-frequency response. Resonance behavior remains highly stable across both 250k and 500k loading conditions, which points toward a very well-constructed coil geometry and controlled winding distribution. The full potting also appears extremely successful: the pickup retains outstanding liveliness and harmonic air while remaining controlled and focused. The estimated 42 AWG PE/HF winding and roughly 7000–8500 turn range fit the measured inductance and resonant behavior extremely well. This combination typically produces the highly recognizable late-'70s American Strat character: crisp attack, vocal high-end shimmer, deep dynamic range and exceptional clarity under both clean and edge-of-breakup settings. Overall, this pickup appears to be a remarkably musical and highly expressive vintage-style Strat single coil with exceptional responsiveness, harmonic richness and authentic late-'70s Fender character. It delivers a beautifully balanced combination of openness, precision, touch sensitivity and classic bell-like Strat articulation that feels immediate and inspiring in every register.