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Anatomy of a 1955 Stratocaster Section Five: Pickguard and Electronics
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Pickups, wiring and controls, bottom view

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Hand-wound "black bottom" pickups use Alnico V cast magnets with staggered-height pole pieces featuring rounded tops. Pickups were potted in hot wax at the factory to help minimize microphonics.

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