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#279459 - 30/08/10 11:24 AM Strat replacement p/ups ???
jack.plug jack.plug Be Nice (I'm New!) Registered: 18/08/10 Posts: 35 Loc: UK	I have a nicely put together "Classic Vibe" Squier Strat. These guitars are tremendous value for money both in finish and build. This one is a Candy Apple red with aged parts and a lovely amber tinted r/wood neck. I have owned and gigged USA and Japanese strats and this guitar impresses me greatly. The upgrade of the p/ups would really be the icing on the cake. I was recommended Bare Knuckle p/ups but at 160 quid a set when I only paid 225 quid for the guitar (new) didn't seem the right thing to do. Is there some decent p/ups on the market that would be better than the stock ones fitted that don't cost a fortune ??? Edited by jack.plug (30/08/10 11:25 AM) _________________________ jack.plug
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#279468 - 30/08/10 02:13 PM Re: Strat replacement p/ups ??? [Re: jack.plug]
stickyfiddle stickyfiddle Spam Commander (Forum Council Member) Old Timer Registered: 22/04/04 Posts: 5870 Loc: London, UK	I have to say, I am a fan of Bare Knuckles and have some in my strat... But if you're looking to go a bit cheaper Iron Gear are supposed to be very good for the money. Or you could go for something like Catswhisker pickups- they're not as well establish as BKP but all handwound in the UK and supposed to be great. They're only cheaper because they haven't built up a reputation yet _________________________ PSN: stickyfiddle
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#279477 - 31/08/10 01:10 AM Re: Strat replacement p/ups ??? [Re: stickyfiddle]
english_bob english_bob Unregistered	I recently put a set of Bill Lawrence Keystone pickups in my Telecaster- cost me £60 and sound considerably better than the stock pickups. Bill makes a Strat set for similar money. There's a wait while the pickups are built for you though... http://www.wildepickups.com
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#279489 - 31/08/10 01:01 PM Re: Strat replacement p/ups ??? [Re: ]
jack.plug jack.plug Be Nice (I'm New!) Registered: 18/08/10 Posts: 35 Loc: UK	Thanks guys, you've given me some good options there. I will certainly be looking into the brands you have mentioned. I wish I had the funds for the Bare Knuckles but with a gigging son wanting this and that I have to give him priority (lucky little sod). (My Dad never spoilt me like that) _________________________ jack.plug
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#279787 - 10/09/10 09:55 AM Re: Strat replacement p/ups ??? [Re: jack.plug]
kolibri kolibri Be Nice (I'm New!) Registered: 10/09/10 Posts: 1 Loc: Somerset UK	Hi read some where that classic vibe strat has tone rider pickups as stock ,if thats true they are great pickups , i put them in my 72 strat what an improvement!
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#279806 - 11/09/10 10:28 AM Re: Strat replacement p/ups ??? [Re: kolibri]
jack.plug jack.plug Be Nice (I'm New!) Registered: 18/08/10 Posts: 35 Loc: UK	Kolibri, that is very ineresting indeed. The tone quality is good but its the output I would like to boost. Perhaps I will do a bit of research into the subject just in case I lay out cash and discover no real improvement. Thanks for your information. _________________________ jack.plug
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#279921 - 18/09/10 06:48 AM Re: Strat replacement p/ups ??? [Re: jack.plug]
Tim Meehan Tim Meehan Be Nice (I'm New!) Registered: 26/02/10 Posts: 5 Loc: United Kingdom	I fitted a Tonerider Hot Classics Nickel for Tele (TRT2N-NK) @ £27.49 from Dangleberry music to my Telecaster, higher output, great tone. Recommended.
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#279923 - 18/09/10 11:31 AM Re: Strat replacement p/ups ??? [Re: Tim Meehan]
Noise_Maker Noise_Maker Old Timer Registered: 23/10/07 Posts: 1154 Loc: Usually on the Sofa	I bought some Wilkinson Vintage jobbies at about £30 for the set (if I recall) for a project guitar. Chucked 'em in my old Kimbara Strat copy today and love 'em. _________________________ Guitars: Cort Earth Grand, Cort G250 RMS, Kimbara Strat Copy, Vester Strat Copy (Stage Series), Custom Build LP Style (By Steve Benford), 'Podcaster' Custom Build prize! (tele Style), Variax 600 Mac based recording and VOX AC4TV
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