The 1963 Jazzmaster Set by Gramel Guitars features custom handwound guitar pickups from Sweden, built to recreate the balanced warmth and clarity of early-’60s tone. Each coil is carefully wound for vintage response, dynamic feel, and boutique craftsmanship appreciated by players across Europe.
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Price range: 135 € through 239 €
Matched set – balanced output across all positions
1963 Alnico 5 Jazzmaster Pickups: Classic Snap with Vintage Sparkle
The 1963 Alnico 5 Jazzmaster pickups are the classic “pancake” design — a style that you either love or hate. These vintage-correct pickups are crafted in-house with precision, featuring the original-style bobbins with a slimmer winding area. This design sets them apart from modern reproductions, delivering a fat, mid-forward tone that stays true to the original Jazzmaster sound, as opposed to the “Strat-like” clarity found in many contemporary versions.
Made with Alnico 5 magnets, these pickups provide a brighter, glassier tone compared to the ‘58 set, adding a sharpness and sparkle that makes them perfect for players who crave quicker attack and greater snap. The result is a clear, articulate response with extra bite, making them ideal for everything from shimmering clean tones to punchy, dynamic overdrive.
The 1963 Jazzmaster pickups are designed for players who love the vintage snap and clarity of the era — they offer a distinctive tonal edge, delivering a snappy, percussive low-end and a sparkling high-end that cuts through the mix without losing warmth. If you’re looking for a pickup set that combines vintage tone with modern playability, the 1963 Alnico 5 Jazzmaster pickups deliver the perfect balance.
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Specs
Magnets: Alnico 5
Wire: AWG 42
Lead wire: Vintage braided push-back or two conductor wire + ground
Potting: Fully-, flash- or unpotted upon request.
Output Neck: 8.8k
Output Bridge: 9.1k
Can be over- or underwound upon request.
