AWG 42 WIRE
All Baron T-pickups (except the Dark ’49) feature AWG 42 wire for the bridge and neck position. Traditionally the latter uses the thinner AWG 43 wire to compensate for the limited space of the small bobbin. The sonic possibilities of this combination are very limited, resulting in a neck pickup, few people actually like. By creating a taller bobbin with bespoke magnets, Baron neck pickups can be wound with the thicker 42 wire, for more volume, clarity and better dynamic response while staying true to the original look. These pickups are guaranteed to fit any T-Style guitar. The covers are made of nickel silver for uncompromised treble response.
DARK ’49 (neck or bridge)
Like the very first pickups made for Leo’s new solidbody, the Dark ’49s feature AlNiCo 3 magnets and the thinner AWG 43 wire. And quite a lot of it. Thicker and darker sounding than any later T-style pickup, their strong and throaty midrange will push a tweed amp into swampy overdrive.
HONEY ’51 (neck or bridge)
The Honey 51s are based on the earliest pickups combining AlNiCo 3 magnets with AWG 42 wire. This combination creates a sweet and silky sound, with great dynamic response. A few more winds add midrange and density to give a warm and beautiful sound without stinging highs. Pure honey in all positions.
SUPER ’54 (neck or bridge)
With the stronger, but not yet staggered A5 magnets, this brief episode in the T-pickup history is the perfect base for a twangy, yet balanced sound. With bell-like high end and a strong but well defined bass, the bridge pickup delivers the classic T-sound in spades.
WILD CARD (bridge position only)
Designed to match the output of stronger pickups like P90s and humbuckers in the neck position, this muscular bridge pickup packs a serious punch. Due to it’s special bobbin design, the Wild Card combines the characteristics of a classic T-style pickup with those of a P.A.F. for a true best of both worlds sound.
Baron bridge pickups are built with the south poles facing up and the coil being wound counter clockwise (RWRP) for hum-free sounds in the middle position. (Other winding and magnet orientations upon request.)
Choice of traditional cloth or shielded hookup wire. For use with a 4-way switch, please choose the shielded wire.
HOW TO ORDER
If you would like to order any pickup from this page, please send me an e-mail with the desired specs and wait for the invoice before payment. PayPal and bank wire transfer is available. The current production time is approx. 3 weeks.
Price: 175,- Euro (including 19% VAT) per pickup
Shipping
Germany: 8,- Euro
EU: 15,- Euro
Others: upon request