The Eternal Timeless '68 Telecaster Pickup Set captures the distinctive character of the late-1960s Fender Telecaster, when bright, cutting treble and tight, focused bass helped the Tele evolve from its country roots into a versatile workhorse for rock, blues, and beyond.
This set faithfully recreates the clear, dynamic sound of Telecasters from the late pre-CBS and early CBS eras, offering a slightly brighter, more cutting voice than its early ‘50s predecessors — perfect for players who need clarity, snap, and touch-sensitive responsiveness in any musical setting.
Authentic Construction & Period-Correct Materials
Every Timeless '68 pickup is built using:
- Imperial-staggered, hand-bevelled Alnico 5 magnets, ensuring balanced response across all strings.
- Plain Enamel wire, scatter-wound by hand for rich harmonics and natural compression.
- Grey-bottom flatwork, accurate to the era.
- Light lacquer potting, preserving the natural liveliness and microphonic air of vintage pickups.
This hand-crafted attention to detail ensures you get both the authentic late-'60s look and the distinctive tonal signature that made these pickups the choice of rock, country, and session legends.
Bright, Bold & Incredibly Expressive
The bridge pickup delivers the quintessential Tele twang, with plenty of bite and just enough midrange warmth to prevent harshness. Whether you’re playing clean country leads, gritty garage rock riffs, or chimey rhythm parts, the Timeless '68 bridge pickup brings clarity and cut to every note.
The neck pickup offers smooth, open warmth, perfect for cleaner chord work or expressive, bluesy leads. Together, they form a set that’s as versatile as it is iconic — responsive to your playing dynamics and always retaining that unmistakable Tele character.
Key Features
- Authentic recreation of late-‘60s Telecaster pickups
- Imperial staggered, hand-bevelled Alnico 5 magnets for vintage-correct string balance
- Plain Enamel wire, hand-wound for authentic tone and enhanced dynamics
- Grey-bottom flatwork, true to the late-‘60s Fender construction
- Scatter-wound by hand for natural airiness and harmonic complexity
- Light lacquer potting for open, microphonic liveliness
- Vintage-correct cloth push-back lead wires
- Available aged or unaged to match your guitar’s style
Tonal Profile
- Lows: Tight and focused
- Mids: Clear and present, with a slightly modern edge
- Highs: Bright and cutting, without excessive harshness
- Overall: Articulate, snappy, and versatile — equally at home in country, rock, blues, and Americana.
Specifications
- Bridge Pickup: ~6.3k DC Resistance
- Neck Pickup: ~6.9k DC Resistance
- Magnets: Imperial-staggered, hand-bevelled Alnico 5
- Wire: 42 AWG Plain Enamel
- Flatwork: Grey Bottom
- Lead Wires: Vintage Cloth Push-Back
- Potting: Light Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Late-‘60s Tele Spark, Reborn
Whether you’re building a tribute to a 1968 Tele, upgrading your workhorse, or just craving that clear, cutting tone that defined rock, blues, and country in the late 1960s, the Eternal Timeless '68 Telecaster Pickup Set delivers — with vintage tone, modern reliability, and hand-wound soul.
