Mercury S2 T52 — Precision, Harmonics, and the Tele Twang

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The Mercury S2 T52 is designed for players who demand clarity and character.
It keeps the familiar Telecaster voice intact, while refining it for a more articulate, harmonically rich response.

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Unlike heavier, more saturated pickups, the S2 T52 balances focused mids and a controlled low end, creating space for the guitar to sing naturally. Every string speaks clearly, letting chords and single notes bloom with life, while preserving the subtle nuances Tele players seek.

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Neck Pickup: Vocal Midrange, Harmonically Alive

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The neck pickup delivers a concentrated midrange with a warm, slightly nasal tone. Notes respond dynamically to pick attack, allowing players to shape their phrasing. FSSW-controlled winding enhances harmonic content, giving the neck coil a living, breathing quality.

This is where the classic Tele “twang” emerges: the articulation and pick response create that crisp, snapping attack at the note’s onset, while harmonics shimmer in the background, giving melodic lines and arpeggios a sense of motion and space.

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Bridge Pickup: Clear, Focused, Controlled

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The bridge pickup is voiced for definition and brightness. Its low end is deliberately restrained, emphasizing tight, percussive attack over bulk, so fast-picked riffs or palm-muted chords remain distinct.

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FSSW winding ensures that even with reduced low-frequency emphasis, the pickup retains rich overtones, helping notes ring clearly and contribute to the classic Telecaster twang—a crisp snap with a lively, responsive personality.

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The Mercury S2 T52 isn’t about adding weight.
It’s about giving the guitar’s natural voice precision, twang, and harmonic richness—letting players hear and feel every nuance of their touch, in both clean and driven contexts.

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For Telecasters that need to speak clearly, respond instantly, and retain their signature twang, the S2 T52 is the refined choice.

Specifications

DC resistance: 9.1k(neck), 6.3k(bridge)

Magnet: Alnico 5

Wire: 43 awg(neck), 42 awg(bridge) enamel wire
Hook up wire: Custom design Teflon cable

Retail price: 45 USD (each)