Fender Custom Shop '55/'56 Whiteguard Telecaster Pickups Set of 2
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The Whiteguard Spirit: Transitioning to More Attack and Clarity
On Whiteguard models, specification changes marked a shift towards higher output and definition, notably with the gradual move from Alnico 3 to Alnico 5. This Fender Custom Shop '55/'56 set captures this pivotal period by faithfully recreating the choices that contributed to the vintage Tele sound: a crisper response, faster attack, and a top end that "speaks" immediately under the fingers.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
If you're looking to bring new life to a Telecaster or build a vintage-oriented project, these pickups are designed for you. The bridge pickup delivers the essential twang, bite, and dynamics for country licks and percussive rhythms, while maintaining enough body for rock riffs. The neck pickup, rounder and more singing, offers beautiful musicality in clean tones, perfect for arpeggios, blues lines, and warm sounds without muddiness in the low end.
Magnets Selected for Exemplary Dynamics and Balance
The heart of this set lies in the combination of two types of magnets, each chosen for its sonic behavior. The hand-slanted Alnico 5 magnets in the bridge pickup enhance presence and precision, while their staggered arrangement improves string balance and clarity of your playing. On the neck side, Alnico 3 promotes a softer attack, with silky mids and firm lows, maintaining clear definition even on rich chords. The result: a responsive, nuanced, and decidedly "old school" Tele.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Active | Winding | simple |
| Category | electric microphone | Position | handle, bridge, set |
| Instrument | Tele | Color | Black |
| Magnet | alnico V | ||
| Bridge pickup | hand-slanted Alnico 5 magnets | Voicing | vintage Tele grunt and snarl, improved articulation, and balanced output |
| Neck pickup | Alnico 3 magnets | ||
Questions frequently asked
Are these pickups compatible with a Telecaster?
This set of two pickups is designed for Telecaster-type guitars. It includes a neck pickup and a bridge pickup for the usual instrument positions.
What sound does the '55/'56 Whiteguard bridge pickup provide?
The bridge pickup uses hand-slanted Alnico 5 magnets arranged in a staggered pattern. This configuration favors twang, bite, and a fast attack, with increased string-to-string articulation.
Is the neck pickup suitable for clean tones?
Thanks to its Alnico 3 magnets, the neck pickup delivers a softer attack and smooth mids. Clean arpeggios, blues lines, and rich chords maintain firm lows. Definition remains clear without low-end overload.
Alnico 3 neck and Alnico 5 bridge: what is the difference?
The Alnico 5 in the bridge provides more presence and precision, while the Alnico 3 in the neck favors a rounder response. The pairing aims for a balanced output between the two positions.
What styles is the Fender Custom Shop '55/'56 Whiteguard set suitable for?
The advertised tones are suitable for country picking and percussive rhythms thanks to the vintage Tele character of the bridge pickup. The neck pickup adds a more singing option for blues and softer passages.
