Roosters

Roosters combine the best of Fender's MVP guitar pickups in one working set. Specifically, the voicings of a classic 60s Stratocaster (neck and middle pickups) and that of a Fullerton-era Telecaster (bridge pickup), thanks to a Broadcaster-like reflector plate, among other specs.

Roosters are 5/2 hybrids. We use Alnico 5 rods to preserve the classic scooped mid tones (aka, the chime) of a Strat's EAD wound strings. We use Alnico 2, however, for the GBE plain strings. A2's flatter EQ curve (or lack of one) diffuses the ice and brittleness of those strings, especially on a Strat's bridge position pickup.

The trio offers pickups calibrated output-wise specifically for their positions; a RWRP middle pickup for hum-free switching options; and paraffin potting for squeal-free performance and improved durability and lifespan.

Neck: A5/2 hybrid, 6.0k, 2.9h
Middle: A5/2 hybrid, 6.2k, 3.1h, RWRP
Bridge: A5/2 hybrid with steel reflector plate, 6.4k, 3.5h

DELIVERY TIMES: Most Carondelet pickups are wound and assembled by hand, one at a time. Due to speed limitations in the hand-crafted process and overall demand, lead times for Carondelet pickups typically range from two to four weeks.