Bad Dog Pickups

Bad Dog Pickups for Telecaster®, Stratocaster® and Humbucker style guitars.

Pickups with the most vintage tone, character and timbre you can find at this price. Built with the same materials as the famous original vintage pickups but with modern materials.

General Features

  • Winding : The copper wire used is 42AWG plain enamel and heavy formvar 42 AWG.
  • Magnets : Equipped with Alnico V, II and III magnets, available in flat or staggered configurations.
  • Winding Type : All of our pickups are hand-wound, ensuring detailed attention and authentic sound.
  • Availability : Bad Dog pills are made to order, with an approximate delivery time of 2 to 3 weeks.

Available Models

For Stratocaster®

Our Stratocaster® models are inspired by specific eras, recreating the classic sound of each decade:

  • ST Vintage 57/59 : Bright and clear sound, perfect for a late 50s vintage tone. Plain Enamel 42.
  • ST Vintage 62 : Offers a warm and balanced tone, ideal for those looking for the classic sound of the early 60s. Plain Enamel 42.
  • ST Vintage 69 : Recreates the distinctive, crystalline tone of the late 60s, with a rich harmonic response. Formvar 42.
  • ST Vintage Texas : Similar to the ST Vintage 62, but with a little more output on the bridge pickup, providing a warmer sound with more presence. Formvar 42.

For Telecaster®

Telecaster® pickups are also designed to replicate the iconic sound of different eras:

  • TL 52 Pickups : Capture the twang and bite of early '50s Telecaster®.
  • TL 60 Pickups : They offer a slightly thicker and warmer sound, representative of the 60s models.
  • TL 64 Pickups : Perfect for a versatile and balanced sound, characteristic of the Telecaster® of the mid-60s.

Bad Dog Pickups are the perfect choice for guitarists looking for authentic vintage sound and exceptional quality in every note.

Bad Dog pickups will only be available as standard on our Bad Dog guitars by custom order. (Approximate lead time 2-3 weeks)