Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Joe Bonamassa Pickup Set Overview
The Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Joe Bonamassa Pickup Set is a meticulously crafted set of pickups inspired by the rare and legendary 1950 Fender Broadcaster® from Joe Bonamassa’s personal collection. This set captures the unique tonal qualities and historical significance of the original Broadcaster pickups, making it a must-have for vintage tone enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Key Features:
Historical Significance:
- The Fender Broadcaster® is one of the most iconic and rare electric guitars, with only around 250 ever produced between late 1950 and early 1951 before being rebranded as the Telecaster®. Joe Bonamassa’s original Broadcaster is renowned for its exceptional tone, which this pickup set aims to faithfully replicate.
Authentic Reproduction:
- The pickups are a faithful recreation of the original Broadcaster pickups, meticulously documented and tested by the Seymour Duncan team. This ensures that the tone, response, and overall character are as close as possible to the vintage originals.
Pickup Specifications:
- Neck Pickup: Features Alnico 2 magnets, offering a bright and balanced tone that complements the punchy sound of the bridge pickup.
- Bridge Pickup: Uses Alnico 4 magnets, providing a punchy, flat-pole sound that’s characteristic of early rock & roll, blues, and country music.
- The pickups are wired with cloth push-back cable, staying true to the vintage design.
Limited Edition Details:
- The first 250 sets produced will be part of a limited edition run, featuring raw steel bottom plates signed by both Joe Bonamassa and Seymour W Duncan. These plates will also be aged to match the original set from Joe’s Broadcaster.
- Each of these sets will come in special numbered limited edition packaging, making them a collector’s item.
- After the limited edition sets sell out, the pickups will still be available as built-to-order models, maintaining their exclusive appeal.
Tone and Versatility:
These pickups are designed to evoke the early days of electric guitar music, delivering the quintessential tones associated with blues, early rock & roll, and country. The bright, clear neck pickup pairs perfectly with the punchy, dynamic bridge pickup, making this set versatile enough for a wide range of musical styles while maintaining a vintage character.
