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GOTOH Pickups made in Japan!
2024/05/23
The pickup factory was established in 1966 and they have supplied pickups and related parts to numerous guitar manufacturers.
They develop and manufacture products utilizing the know-how they have accumulated in this way.
The Gotoh pickups come with very nice packaging. All the pickups are made in Japan.
ST-Classic α series (Single coil pickups)
The wiring has individually got arranged by position to deliver well-balanced,clearer and thicker sound.
Magnet : Alnico 5
String spacing : 10.5mm
DC-R : Neck 6.37k / Middle 6.63k Reverse / Bridge 7.19k
| Item# | Color | Position |
|---|---|---|
| GPU-STCLAB-BX | Black | Bridge |
| GPU-STCLAB-MX | Black | Middle |
| GPU-STCLAB-NX | Black | Neck |
| GPU-STCLAW-BX | White | Bridge |
| GPU-STCLAW-MX | White | Middle |
| GPU-STCLAW-NX | White | Neck |
HB-Classic α series (Humbucking pickups)
Contemporarily arranged with the individually-tuned wiring by position while pursuing the Vintage sound. With Alnico 2.
Magnet : Alnico 2, made in USA
String spacing : Neck 9.8mm / Bridge 10.5mm
DC-R : Neck 7.67k / Bridge 8.80k
| Item# | Color | Position |
|---|---|---|
| GPU-HBCLAB-BX | Black | Bridge |
| GPU-HBCLAB-NX | Black | Neck |
| GPU-HBCLAZ-BX | Zebra | Bridge |
| GPU-HBCLAZ-NX | Zebra | Neck |
HB-Classic series (Humbucking pickups)
Focusing on reproduction of the Old sound. With Alnico 4.
Magnet : Alnico 4, made in Japan
String spacing : Neck 9.8mm / Bridge 9.8mm
DC-R : Neck 7.67k / Bridge 7.67k
| Item# | Color | Position |
|---|---|---|
| GPU-HBCLB-BX | Black | Bridge |
| GPU-HBCLB-NX | Black | Neck |
TL-Classic series (TL type pickups)
Neck
Thanks to AWG43, its sound may be reminiscent of the “Vintage TL” sound.
Wound & magnetized in reverse against the Bridge, it functions as a noise canceller when mixed.
Magnet : Alnico 5
String spacing : 10.0mm
DC-R : 6.75k Reverse
| Item# | Color | Position |
|---|---|---|
| GPU-TLCLC-NX | Chrome | Neck |
| GPU-TLCLN-NX | Nickel | Neck |
Bridge
Flattened pole pieces with AWG42 wire helps reproducing the “Vintage TL” in both appearance and sound.
Magnet : Alnico 5
String spacing : 11.0mm
DC-R : 6.84k
| Item# | Color | Position |
|---|---|---|
| GPU-TLCL-BX | Black | Bridge |
OLD-1 series (P-90 type Pickup)
Controlling both High and Low ends while enhancing Mid-range peak gives a powerful and straight sound.
Magnet : Alnico 5
String spacing : 10.0mm
DC-R : Neck 5.95k / Bridge 5.95k
| Item# | Color | Position |
|---|---|---|
| GPU-OLD-1B | Black | Neck / Bridge |
| GPU-OLD-1C | Cream | Neck / Bridge |