This is a very early new old stock (NOS) set of 1999 Fender Custom Shop 69 Stratocaster pickups, never used. Created by internationally known Master Pickup Builder Artist Abigail Ybarra. Abby is the most well-known pickup creator in the world. Hand initialed AY and match dated 10-19-99. Abby was employed by Fender from 1956 to 2013, 57 years and has been given the title Queen of Tone for her expertise in making such beautiful toned pickups. Neck pickup has a reading of 5.45K, middle pickup reading is 5.43K, and bridge pickup reading is 5.36K. This set has had the leads cut perfectly and are ready to be solder to a Stratocaster assembly. Includes pickup tubing and screws. As always please see all photos for more detail. All items examined however not inspected further than with the naked eye. If you require any additional pictures to determine condition or authenticity or have any further questions, please reach out to us prior to bidding in the auction at least 48 hours prior to the auction day. To ensure you know what you are bidding on and that you want the item please do not bid on any item in this or any auction without inspecting it yourself or sending someone to inspect it for you to ensure you know what you are bidding on and have personally confirmed the condition and description yourself. We make every effort to look over and picture all items but do not offer any warranties or guarantees of our titles or descriptions for any item in this or any other sale. Bidder is responsible for inspecting any items they bid on themselves or sending a professional to examine them for them prior to bidding and as such, absolutely no returns or refunds will be given due to any error in title, descriptions, or pictures. If you do not have a stable internet connection, are unsure how to operate the technology, tend to experience glitches while on the internet, or do not feel fully confident bidding online PLEASE DO NOT BID ONLINE. All accidental bids made during a live auction are real bids and we cannot cancel any bids during a live auction. Bidders are responsible for paying for any items they win under their bidding profile. If you make an accidental bid BEFORE the auction day, please call Invaluable to have them cancel the bid as we do not have access to do this. If you have any other questions, please call us at 207-890-8937 and we will answer any questions you have to the best of our ability.