Pure vintage Stratocaster tone with rich, full-bodied warmth!
The King Tone BlueBird J1 Stratocaster pickup set delivers the rich, open, and expressive character of a vintage Strat, with sparkling highs, warm mids, and a full, balanced low end.
Developed by renowned guitarist Jesse Davey over a period of 15 years, the BlueBird J1 pickups were designed to capture the unmistakable warmth, clarity, and dynamic response associated with Stevie Ray Vaughan's legendary Stratocaster tone.
Rather than relying on overwound coils for increased output, King Tone carefully balanced the number of windings, magnet strength, and coil shape to achieve a thick, musical sound without sacrificing the openness and articulation of traditional Stratocaster pickups.
The result is a rich, full-bodied tone with beautiful bell-like highs, warm mids, and excellent note definition. Whether played clean or overdriven, the BlueBird J1 pickups retain their clarity and dynamic response, allowing every nuance of your playing to come through.
Each pickup is scatterwound using custom winding machines and built with vintage-specification 42 AWG Heavy Formvar wire, staggered Alnico 5 magnets, and traditional cloth-covered leads for authentic vintage character.
King Tone BlueBird J1 Stratocaster pickup set features
• Vintage-inspired Stratocaster pickup set developed by Jesse Davey over 15 years
• Designed to capture the warmth, clarity, and dynamic response of Stevie Ray Vaughan's legendary tone
• Rich, full-bodied sound with bell-like highs and excellent note definition
• Carefully balanced coil windings, magnet strength, and coil shape
• Three matched pickups for neck, middle, and bridge positions
• Vintage-specification 42 AWG Heavy Formvar wire
• Staggered Alnico 5 magnets
• Scatterwound using custom winding machines
• Waxed cloth-covered lead wires
• Parchment pickup covers
• Mounting screws and hardware included
• Neck DC resistance: ~5.8 kΩ
• Middle DC resistance: ~5.7 kΩ
• Bridge DC resistance: ~5.6 kΩ
Specs
| Type | Pickups |
| Condition | New |
| Country of Origin | United States |
FREE SHIPPING
- Free shipping within Canada.
- Free shipping to the USA.
- Free shipping on international orders over 520$.
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Fast Delivery
- Canada : 1 - 2 business days
- USA : 1 - 2 business days
- Rest of the world: 3 - 5 business days.
Hassle-Free Returns
You have 45 days to test your new gear. If you choose to return it, we’ll send a full refund. It’s that simple: no bogus restocking fees or charges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where are you located? +
We’re based in Blainville, Quebec, Canada.
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When will my order ship? +
Orders placed before 12 PM EST ship the same business day.
Tracking details are sent shortly after purchase.
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How much does shipping cost? +
Most orders ship free to Canada and the US.
International orders ship free on purchases over $520 CAD.
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Which shipping methods do you use? +
Orders ship via UPS Expedited by default.
For faster delivery, you can select UPS Express Saver at checkout.
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How long does shipping take? +
Typical delivery times are:
• Canada: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• USA: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• International: 3–5 business days with UPS Expedited, 2–3 business days with UPS Express Saver
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Which payment methods do you accept? +
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.
Financing options are available through Klarna and RBC PayPlan.
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Do Canadian customers pay sales tax? +
Yes. Sales tax is applied based on your province of residence:
• Alberta: 5%
• British Columbia: 5%
• Manitoba: 5%
• New Brunswick: 15%
• Newfoundland and Labrador: 15%
• Northwest Territories: 5%
• Nova Scotia: 14%
• Nunavut: 5%
• Ontario: 13%
• Prince Edward Island: 15%
• Quebec: 14.975%
• Saskatchewan: 5%
• Yukon: 5%
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Do USA customers pay import fees? +
Yes. Starting August 29, 2025, all US-bound shipments will be subject to duties, taxes, and brokerage fees.
These charges are determined by US Customs and collected by UPS at delivery.
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Do international customers pay import fees? +
Yes. International shipments may be subject to duties and taxes.
These charges are set by the destination country’s customs authority and collected by UPS at delivery.