Seymour Duncan Custom Shop - Philip Sayce 'Mother' ltd edition Strat pickup set

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About Seymour Duncan Custom Shop

Seymour Duncan have long cemented themselves as the leading aftermarket pickup brand in the world, offering a staggering selection of models, and doing so affordably too. Throughout their range they have created iconic models that stand the test of time, popular for a variety of guitars and music styles. The Custom Shop is their most exclusive offerings and a separate entity to the main SD co. Developed and made by a very small team, the key three being Maricela Juarez, Derek Duncan or Seymour W. Duncan of whom you will more than likely see the initials of on most Custom Shop made pickups. These three people having personally made pickups for the likes of Slash, Billy Gibbons, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Steve Harris, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, Steve Miller, Albert Collins, Eric Johnson, Joe Walsh, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Fogerty, Stevie Ray Vaughan and so many more. 

About the 'Mother' Philip Sayce Strat pickups

What SD say:
"Philip Sayce is a true master of his craft, wowing audiences around the globe with his blend of blues, rock, and meticulously crafted tone. Since the late ’90s, one guitar has been the driving force behind the sound of his solo career and his time performing with artists including Jeff Healey, Melissa Etheridge, and Uncle Kracker. The “Mother” Strat® is a modified 1963 Fender Stratocaster®, an incredible workhorse whose wear and tear match the intensity of Sayce’s electrifying performances.

Philip has been known to bust out an impromptu slide guitar solo with a beer bottle. One fateful night, the original 1963 pickups in Philip’s guitar got doused with beer and eventually bit the dust after succumbing to corrosion and shorting out. However, when he swapped them out with some special pickups sourced from a 1958 Strat®, “Mother” took on a whole new life and legendary sound. These slightly underwound late-’50s pickups brought out a clear, full-bodied sound that has been the hallmark of Philip’s guitar tone ever since.
 
By taking great care to reverse-engineer the pickups from “Mother,” the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop was able to recreate the singing, punchy Strat sound that emanates from this magical guitar. Chimey, bell-like cleans easily morph into the sizzle that can be achieved by adding an overdrive or one of Philip’s favorite fuzzes. The Seymour Duncan “Mother” Stratocaster® Pickup Set gives you period-correct Alnico 5 magnets with just the right wind to match the feel and responsiveness of Philip’s original guitar.
 
The first 500 sets of the Philip Sayce “Mother” Stratocaster® Pickups are specially aged in the Custom Shop to match the look of the originals. They include a certificate of authenticity signed by Philip and Seymour W. Duncan inside the limited-edition packaging. All sets are pad-printed with Philip’s signature on the flatwork.
 
For those wanting great vintage Strat® tone and Philip’s powerful sound in their own Strat®-style guitar, look no further than the Philip Sayce “Mother” Signature Stratocaster® Pickup Set."

Please note - Each set is individually numbered, so please note that each set will be a different number, and not the numbered set shown in the photo examples here on the product photos. 
Nerdy specs

Type - Passive
Wire type - 2 conductor

Neck - Alnico 5
Middle - Alnico 5
Bridge - Alnico 5

DC Resistance guide (with +/- tolerance)
Neck - 5.72k
Middle - 5.78k
Bridge - 5.86k

Cable Type:
Neck - Waxed Cotton
Middle - Waxed Cotton
Bridge - Waxed Cotton

Polarity - 
Neck - Counter-Clockwise wind direction - South Up magnet direction
Middle - Clockwise wind direction - North Up magnet direction
Bridge - Counter-Clockwise wind direction - South Up magnet direction

Recommended wiring - Ultimately, this pickup model was closely designed to match an original set of 1958 Strat Pickups in Philip's 'Mother' Strat. Vintage Strat specs of that period usually consist of 250k pots, with a 0.1uF tone cap.

What's included?

Inside the box you'll find custom shop pickups with custom shop aged covers, along with your mounting screws and rubber adjusters for each, and a wiring guide which covers traditional wiring install and a signed certificate of authenticity by Philip Sayce and Seymour Duncan

Demos

Installation

These pickups are a direct replacement in terms of sizing and spec for a traditional Strat single coils. They are 2 conductor wired as standard. If by chance you aren't comfortable installing these pickups yourself, and are local to the Home of Tone, then I offer professional in-house installation. If you are installing them yourself, then I am of course here for any installation advise too.

Do you have them in stock?

NOW ALL SOLD OUT

Why buy Seymour Duncan pickups from the Home of Tone?

The Home of Tone are an authorised main dealer for Seymour Duncan. What that means is stock is carried here on site for prompt service and dispatch as well as assurance you are ordering your new pickups for an official, authorised dealer. Having long been specialising in guitar electronics, I can offer you installation advise, as well as installation services on site along with any support required. As well as offering friendly, knowledgable advise prior to ordering too. I offer a broad range of quality hand made pre-wired kits, which may also help with your project. You'll also be supporting a small, independant business in the process too which is always hugely appreciated! Thank you for considering your new Seymour Duncan pickup set from the Home of Tone. 

Ordering/shipping

Local pickup - If you are local and wish to collect any items or order in advance for collection on a specific day, then you can still place an order online and select local pickup at the checkout. Or drop me a message and I'll reserve the items ready for your visit.
For online ordering and dispatch - In stock, non made to order items are processed and dispatched 4 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
For orders that are placed on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday I have an order cut off time of 14:00GMT (with Royal Mail shipping services only) to allow me chance to process, pack and dispatch your order same day.
For non dispatch days (Saturday, Sunday, & Thursday) there is no order cut-off time, and these will be processed, packed and shipped on the closest following dispatch day.
I will always endeavor to fulfill orders as quickly as I can and if you have specific requirements for a delivery date please do let me know and hopefully I can help.
If you have more queries regarding order placing, processing, fulfillment or general shipping then please see the FAQ page HERE

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UPDATE - NOW ALL SOLD OUT

Please use the tabs below to read through the information about this product.

About Seymour Duncan Custom Shop

Seymour Duncan have long cemented themselves as the leading aftermarket pickup brand in the world, offering a staggering selection of models, and doing so affordably too. Throughout their range they have created iconic models that stand the test of time, popular for a variety of guitars and music styles. The Custom Shop is their most exclusive offerings and a separate entity to the main SD co. Developed and made by a very small team, the key three being Maricela Juarez, Derek Duncan or Seymour W. Duncan of whom you will more than likely see the initials of on most Custom Shop made pickups. These three people having personally made pickups for the likes of Slash, Billy Gibbons, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Steve Harris, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, Steve Miller, Albert Collins, Eric Johnson, Joe Walsh, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Fogerty, Stevie Ray Vaughan and so many more. 

About the 'Mother' Philip Sayce Strat pickups

What SD say:
"Philip Sayce is a true master of his craft, wowing audiences around the globe with his blend of blues, rock, and meticulously crafted tone. Since the late ’90s, one guitar has been the driving force behind the sound of his solo career and his time performing with artists including Jeff Healey, Melissa Etheridge, and Uncle Kracker. The “Mother” Strat® is a modified 1963 Fender Stratocaster®, an incredible workhorse whose wear and tear match the intensity of Sayce’s electrifying performances.

Philip has been known to bust out an impromptu slide guitar solo with a beer bottle. One fateful night, the original 1963 pickups in Philip’s guitar got doused with beer and eventually bit the dust after succumbing to corrosion and shorting out. However, when he swapped them out with some special pickups sourced from a 1958 Strat®, “Mother” took on a whole new life and legendary sound. These slightly underwound late-’50s pickups brought out a clear, full-bodied sound that has been the hallmark of Philip’s guitar tone ever since.
 
By taking great care to reverse-engineer the pickups from “Mother,” the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop was able to recreate the singing, punchy Strat sound that emanates from this magical guitar. Chimey, bell-like cleans easily morph into the sizzle that can be achieved by adding an overdrive or one of Philip’s favorite fuzzes. The Seymour Duncan “Mother” Stratocaster® Pickup Set gives you period-correct Alnico 5 magnets with just the right wind to match the feel and responsiveness of Philip’s original guitar.
 
The first 500 sets of the Philip Sayce “Mother” Stratocaster® Pickups are specially aged in the Custom Shop to match the look of the originals. They include a certificate of authenticity signed by Philip and Seymour W. Duncan inside the limited-edition packaging. All sets are pad-printed with Philip’s signature on the flatwork.
 
For those wanting great vintage Strat® tone and Philip’s powerful sound in their own Strat®-style guitar, look no further than the Philip Sayce “Mother” Signature Stratocaster® Pickup Set."

Please note - Each set is individually numbered, so please note that each set will be a different number, and not the numbered set shown in the photo examples here on the product photos. 
Nerdy specs

Type - Passive
Wire type - 2 conductor

Neck - Alnico 5
Middle - Alnico 5
Bridge - Alnico 5

DC Resistance guide (with +/- tolerance)
Neck - 5.72k
Middle - 5.78k
Bridge - 5.86k

Cable Type:
Neck - Waxed Cotton
Middle - Waxed Cotton
Bridge - Waxed Cotton

Polarity - 
Neck - Counter-Clockwise wind direction - South Up magnet direction
Middle - Clockwise wind direction - North Up magnet direction
Bridge - Counter-Clockwise wind direction - South Up magnet direction

Recommended wiring - Ultimately, this pickup model was closely designed to match an original set of 1958 Strat Pickups in Philip's 'Mother' Strat. Vintage Strat specs of that period usually consist of 250k pots, with a 0.1uF tone cap.

What's included?

Inside the box you'll find custom shop pickups with custom shop aged covers, along with your mounting screws and rubber adjusters for each, and a wiring guide which covers traditional wiring install and a signed certificate of authenticity by Philip Sayce and Seymour Duncan

Demos

Installation

These pickups are a direct replacement in terms of sizing and spec for a traditional Strat single coils. They are 2 conductor wired as standard. If by chance you aren't comfortable installing these pickups yourself, and are local to the Home of Tone, then I offer professional in-house installation. If you are installing them yourself, then I am of course here for any installation advise too.

Do you have them in stock?

NOW ALL SOLD OUT

Why buy Seymour Duncan pickups from the Home of Tone?

The Home of Tone are an authorised main dealer for Seymour Duncan. What that means is stock is carried here on site for prompt service and dispatch as well as assurance you are ordering your new pickups for an official, authorised dealer. Having long been specialising in guitar electronics, I can offer you installation advise, as well as installation services on site along with any support required. As well as offering friendly, knowledgable advise prior to ordering too. I offer a broad range of quality hand made pre-wired kits, which may also help with your project. You'll also be supporting a small, independant business in the process too which is always hugely appreciated! Thank you for considering your new Seymour Duncan pickup set from the Home of Tone. 

Ordering/shipping

Local pickup - If you are local and wish to collect any items or order in advance for collection on a specific day, then you can still place an order online and select local pickup at the checkout. Or drop me a message and I'll reserve the items ready for your visit.
For online ordering and dispatch - In stock, non made to order items are processed and dispatched 4 days a week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
For orders that are placed on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday I have an order cut off time of 14:00GMT (with Royal Mail shipping services only) to allow me chance to process, pack and dispatch your order same day.
For non dispatch days (Saturday, Sunday, & Thursday) there is no order cut-off time, and these will be processed, packed and shipped on the closest following dispatch day.
I will always endeavor to fulfill orders as quickly as I can and if you have specific requirements for a delivery date please do let me know and hopefully I can help.
If you have more queries regarding order placing, processing, fulfillment or general shipping then please see the FAQ page HERE