Captures bright, very clean late-1960s Strat single-coil tone without hum; magnet pull reduced about 40%. Uses Alnico 2 because the Area field is more efficient than a true single. Especially neck and middle; 2 and 4 positions described as light, bright and quack-happy.
Connections at a glance
Use the terminal labels below when planning your circuit. Check the manufacturer's documentation for your exact component revision.
| Terminal | Label | Role | Lead colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot | Hot (green) | Signal hot | green |
| gnd | Ground (red) | Signal return · Ground | red |
| black | North coil finish (black) | Coil finish | black |
| white | South coil finish (white) | Coil finish | white |
| bare | Bare shield | Shield · Ground | bare |
Internal connections
hot → black — North coil: hot to north finish
white → gnd — South coil: south finish to ground