Opinions on Fender Fat 50's?

TJNY · October 24th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Guys,
I'm picking up a nice strat with Fender Fat 50's installed. Any experience you care to share on how much you like or dislike them? Thanks!

Guitarmadcat · October 25th, 2009, 06:20 AM

Hi there, sorry, I have to say I definitely do NOT like them - at all!

I installed a set in a Strat home build 3 years ago and was immediately struck by how 'trashy' they sounded. Characterless too. Might suit a punk band though.

The only saving grace may be the middle pup. Fairly sweet sounding for clean solos. Speaking of which, they overdrive BADLY - ice-picky - too toppy. Only thing fat about these is the price.

See if you can try a guitar with a set for yourself - your opinion may differ.

TJNY · October 25th, 2009, 02:21 PM

That's cool! I want honesty, not baloney!! The guitar itself is pristine so no worries there. I briefly tried it out at the seller's home and it sounded pretty good. I'll wait to see how it sounds through my gear and then make the decision to keep them or swap them out. I mostly play blues, rock & soul.
Thanks!!

thessandman · November 21st, 2009, 12:22 AM

Wow, my experience with them was exactly the opposite. I found mine to have that vintage vibe, not hot, not thin, just sort of chimy.

Joe-Bob · November 21st, 2009, 12:27 AM

I have them in my Strat and I really like them. I have no idea what that other guy is talking about. The in between positions are amazing and worth the price of admission alone.

big jimmy · November 21st, 2009, 12:13 PM

Worst pickups out there bar none. Throw them away. ( I will send you my address). Tell anyone you know not to waste their money.
(But if they do they can also send them to me). I would't buy these with your money. Buy something else leave all fat 50's for me.

October 24th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
TJNY Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,468	Opinions on Fender Fat 50's? Guys, I'm picking up a nice strat with Fender Fat 50's installed. Any experience you care to share on how much you like or dislike them? Thanks! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ocbluesxpress http://www.myspace.com/tjny

October 25th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
TJNY Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,468	That's cool! I want honesty, not baloney!! The guitar itself is pristine so no worries there. I briefly tried it out at the seller's home and it sounded pretty good. I'll wait to see how it sounds through my gear and then make the decision to keep them or swap them out. I mostly play blues, rock & soul. Thanks!! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ocbluesxpress http://www.myspace.com/tjny

November 21st, 2009, 12:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 47 Posts: 5,533	I have them in my Strat and I really like them. I have no idea what that other guy is talking about. The in between positions are amazing and worth the price of admission alone. __________________ Why didn't the Psychic Network already know I was gonna call?

November 21st, 2009, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
big jimmy Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melvis, TN. Posts: 386	They suck Worst pickups out there bar none. Throw them away. ( I will send you my address). Tell anyone you know not to waste their money. (But if they do they can also send them to me). I would't buy these with your money. Buy something else leave all fat 50's for me. __________________ I get my kicks on guitar licks!

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October 25th, 2009, 06:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Guitarmadcat Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colchester, England, UK Posts: 230	Hi there, sorry, I have to say I definitely do NOT like them - at all! I installed a set in a Strat home build 3 years ago and was immediately struck by how 'trashy' they sounded. Characterless too. Might suit a punk band though. The only saving grace may be the middle pup. Fairly sweet sounding for clean solos. Speaking of which, they overdrive BADLY - ice-picky - too toppy. Only thing fat about these is the price. See if you can try a guitar with a set for yourself - your opinion may differ.

November 21st, 2009, 12:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
thessandman TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 15	Wow, my experience with them was exactly the opposite. I found mine to have that vintage vibe, not hot, not thin, just sort of chimy.

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