Strat Pickup Suggestions?

radicalcon · 06-25-2009, 11:14 PM

So, now that I finally have a chance to focus on my Strat project (Spent time amp hunting for a bit), I find myself in need of a set of pickups. I'm running a Fender Super-Sonic and play Classic Rock. I'm looking for Clapton and SRV type tones, but would appreciate it if they could also be pushed a bit harder. Non-sterile cleans would also be nice. I don't have the budget for anything boutique, but other than that, pretty much all my options are open.

Thanks in advance

PINKBITS · 06-26-2009, 01:07 AM

IMO especially with single coils the hotter you wind them the more single coil magic you take away.

I know you said you don't have enough for boutique pickups but I did have a set of Curtis Novak single coils at one stage. They were truly beautiful for Knofler, Clapton type stuff.

I'm more into Hendrix, Frusciante type Strat tones and CS69's obviously work wonders for that type of thing.

There is a bloke in Australia. Slider. Slider's Vintage 59 Pickups for Stratocaster, Strat SRV - eBay Guitar Parts, Parts Accessories, Guitar, Musical Instruments. (end time 02-Jul-09 07:21:42 AEST)

This guy got a big pat on the back from I think it was the Tone Quest report?

I have not used these but I would certainly check them out if you could afford it, they certainly look the part.

Good luck mate.

radicalcon · 06-26-2009, 01:11 AM

Hmm, I'll look into that, thanks, man.

PINKBITS · 06-26-2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radicalcon

Hmm, I'll look into that, thanks, man.

No worries mate.

I reckon it would be great if you got the Sliders, then you could tell me what they were like.

leftyguitarman · 06-26-2009, 01:30 AM

Fender Custom Shop Texas Specials.

Thread over.

PINKBITS · 06-26-2009, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

Fender Custom Shop Texas Specials.

Thread over.

Why?

radicalcon · 06-26-2009, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

Fender Custom Shop Texas Specials.

Thread over.

They were on my list and I almost bought a set last week, but I wanted to see what other options I had.

Thus, let the thread continue. :P

PINKBITS · 06-26-2009, 01:42 AM

I would personally look at the fat 50's before the texas specials.

EEF13 · 06-26-2009, 01:45 AM

Check out the Dimarzio Virtual Vintage Series.

DiMarzio.com

radicalcon · 06-26-2009, 01:45 AM

I also read about those, Il'l have to check out some demos. Any demos on those Sliders?

PINKBITS · 06-26-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radicalcon

I also read about those, Il'l have to check out some demos. Any demos on those Sliders?

Think he's got some on his Myspace from memory? Drop him an email through fleebay. It's about 4pm in Australia at the moment so you might get a response pretty quick.

The clips I heard sounded

I just couldn't afford them at the time or I would have pulled the trigger myself.

PINKBITS · 06-26-2009, 01:55 AM

I did run across a site, I think it was ACME guitar works. It had quite a few clips from various winders. I'll try and find you the link.

PINKBITS · 06-26-2009, 02:01 AM

Found it.

Acme Guitar Works - Guitar Parts, Pickups, Electronics, and Prewired Assemblies

Hope it is of some help.

radicalcon · 06-26-2009, 01:48 PM

Wow, that's a cool link. Thanks, Pinkbits. I'm really diggin' those fat 50's right now. I need to search for some slightly more overdriven examples now.

radicalcon · 06-27-2009, 11:18 AM

Any other suggestions?

captcoolaid · 06-27-2009, 05:50 PM

The Dimarzio Fast Track 2. love it in my MIM.

whateverlikesgadge · 06-27-2009, 07:17 PM

I'd say Try "GFS PREMIUM ALNICO HOT STAGGERS"
I put them in my strat plus instead of the lace sensors that were in there. I'm very happy with the result. And the price was very friendly. I got them when GFS was just starting up online.

Strat and Tele Pickups

http://store.guitarfetish.com/stovalstpise.html

LEFTY LES · 06-27-2009, 07:55 PM

These 3 seem to be pretty popular!!!

Buy Fender Custom Shop Texas Special Strat Pickups | Strat Pickups (Single Coil) | Musician's Friend

or

Buy Fender Custom Shop '54 Strat Pickups Set of 3 | Strat Pickups (Single Coil) | Musician's Friend

or

Buy Fender Custom Shop '69 Strat Pickup Set | Strat Pickups (Single Coil) | Musician's Friend

mattsblues · 07-02-2009, 09:48 AM

Lindy Fralin or Dave Stephens pickups.

Nugget · 07-02-2009, 12:01 PM

Drop me a line about what you're looking for. I will be able to help.

Spence

blues24 · 07-03-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINKBITS

Found it.

Acme Guitar Works - Guitar Parts, Pickups, Electronics, and Prewired Assemblies

Hope it is of some help.

Great site bro...I was looking to the same project as the OP.Man the Fralin blues p/u sound great........I think that's the way I will go.

teeloh · 07-05-2009, 09:18 PM

Fralins are good. I have bought set-ups from Rothsteins before, though never for Strat: Rothstein Guitars • Serious Tone for the Serious Player

So are Mick Brierley: Brierley Hand Wound Guitar Pickups. I have these on parts-o-caster.

If you want something relatively easy to obtain, cheap and out of a box, I recommend the lace sensors, which appear in the strat plus circa late 1980s-90s. search on ebay.

***b-squared*** · 07-05-2009, 09:29 PM

If you have the $$, get DeTemple Sweetspot pickups...

http://www.detempleguitars.com/temp/...dean_parks.htm

Thie vid says it all, man.

Now the thread is OVER. LOL

BB

captcoolaid · 07-05-2009, 10:58 PM

I hear great things about sliders

radicalcon · 07-07-2009, 09:04 PM

Thanks for all of the suggestions guys. I'm gonna bookmark this thread because I figure that it'll be in my best interest to go after things like the neck and bridge first, then electronics.

Peace.

alligatorbling · 07-08-2009, 09:16 AM

i have fender gold lace sensors in my partsocaster... they came stock in my 96 strat plus deluxe, which now has fender texas specials... i recommend both... the tex specials are a bit more raw... while the golds are a bit smoother... if that makes any sense lol

i think i lean a bit more towards the sensors though as far as my favs

https://melodymusiconline.com/index....7f9801c4f3603f

analogsystem · 07-08-2009, 11:53 AM

I'd highly recommend a harmonic design super 90 in the bridge. No icepick at all, just pure single coil burls.
Also if you don't need to buy all 3 together you can find the "boutique" guys pickups pretty cheap used on ebay or craigslist one at a time.

radicalcon · 07-08-2009, 02:34 PM

Thanks Bling, I was considering Lace Sensors too. The B/S/R set caught my eye.

No icepick? Hmm...I might have to look that too.

NXC1978 · 08-11-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

If you have the $$, get DeTemple Sweetspot pickups...

http://www.detempleguitars.com/temp/...dean_parks.htm

Thie vid says it all, man.

Now the thread is OVER. LOL

BB

Sorry about digging up an older thread, but great suggestion b squared! I have got to get a set of these. they won't replace the Texas Specials in my 60's strat copy, but I was thinking they could go in my stock 05. I was looking for something like this for it. I didn't want anything too high output in that guitar.

Yogi · 08-11-2009, 11:33 AM

Custom Shop 69s sweetest Strat pickups you'll ever play

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