Photo by Bob Greaves - 2002.
The Cool Classic © is a "P
90" type single coil that was designed to fit into a humbucker
surround, so it could be retro-fitted
and used as a replacement for that really 'classic' tone
without having to do any special routing,
which was not possible with the 'originals'.
Various cover options were available - as above and also.....in Black, Chrome, Nickel or Gold & with either adjustable or covered
'poles'.
This Prototype Pickup was made for us in 1986 by David White*, and I still have it. We understand that this was the first time this idea was used - although this option is now available from other pickup manufacturers worldwide, who seem to be making rather a big fuss over the fact that they have developed this "new" pickup. Hmmmmm !
I must admit..... that the idea of doing
this project was entirely mine, as this 'type' of pickup in it's 'original' form had always been my favorite.....
Absolutely Glorious Tone.
I wanted this 'Tone' to be available to more people as an easy
retro-fit option.
* ..... Sadly, David White passed away a few years ago.