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SnidelyWhiplash · July 22nd, 2012, 02:53 PM

I have a '50's S-style partscaster. I was wondering if anyone could recommend
a good set? I want a bright,snappy,percussive sound which is what i consider
to be a '50's Strat sound. I play though a PR clone. Any help at all would be
greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

P.S. Ash body.

scrumley · July 22nd, 2012, 03:00 PM

Fender 57/62's. They're bright, snappy and as far as I'm concerned, the best strat pups on the market.

Chrismo · July 22nd, 2012, 03:13 PM

Duncan SSL-1 set or Fender 57/62s.

sjtalon · July 22nd, 2012, 03:33 PM

Yep, 57/62's are great. Sound like a Strat is meant to be, if you want vintage.

Bell, chime, ring & quack to the extreme !!

WaylonFan76 · July 22nd, 2012, 03:44 PM

I use a set of Van Zandt True Vintage in my 57 RI and love them. If I had to do it again, I would probably buy a set of Lollars though. You might want to look into that.

AlexEP · July 25th, 2012, 08:54 AM

What about the CS Fat '50 or the '69?

waparker4 · July 25th, 2012, 09:03 AM

CS 54

SnidelyWhiplash · July 29th, 2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaylonFan76

I use a set of Van Zandt True Vintage in my 57 RI and love them. If I had to do it again, I would probably buy a set of Lollars though. You might want to look into that.

I've had both. Prefer the VZ's over the Lollars & i've had both the blondes
& the blackfaces.

Thanks for the replies.

thesjkexperienc · July 29th, 2012, 04:30 PM

The Kline Epic series are extremely accurate copies of different years of Strats and Teles. He finds exceptional versions of a pickup set and measures the Gauss of each magnet, the exact composition of the magnets and has the wire analyzed and cloned.

There are loads of great sound clips on his site. Also he puts certain sets on sale every month. I am waiting for the Nocaster to go on sale, but I think a few of the 50s sets are on sale now.

there is an adventure over every hill -- Pooh

AJBaker · July 29th, 2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesjkexperienc

The Kline Epic series are extremely accurate copies of different years of Strats and Teles. He finds exceptional versions of a pickup set and measures the Gauss of each magnet, the exact composition of the magnets and has the wire analyzed and cloned.

There are loads of great sound clips on his site. Also he puts certain sets on sale every month. I am waiting for the Nocaster to go on sale, but I think a few of the 50s sets are on sale now.

there is an adventure over every hill -- Pooh

Well wouldn't you know, klein has three sets of 50s strat pickups on special!

Shidoin · July 29th, 2012, 08:39 PM

If you checked in on the Strat forum, you would be overwhelmed by recommendations
for D. Allen PU's. The 54/59's are just what you want. Unreal PU's at a fair price.

thesjkexperienc · July 30th, 2012, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJBaker

Well wouldn't you know, klein has three sets of 50s strat pickups on special!

For the record I have no affiliation with Klein other than the Epic '57 Strat pickups I paid money for.

I am also a big fan of Don Mare pickups, but his 50's Formvar might be the best pickups I have heard for a Strat. I didn't mention it because it is just a bit hot and the OP didn't want that.

there is an adventure over every hill -- Pooh

JTM45blues · July 30th, 2012, 07:12 PM

So what would be recommended for that early Otis Rush, Buddy Guy or Magic Sam strat tone???

Muddy T-Bone · July 31st, 2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTM45blues

So what would be recommended for that early Otis Rush, Buddy Guy or Magic Sam strat tone???

Thier fingers!

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SnidelyWhiplash Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hogtown,KY. Posts: 609	'50's Strat pickup ? I have a '50's S-style partscaster. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good set? I want a bright,snappy,percussive sound which is what i consider to be a '50's Strat sound. I play though a PR clone. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. P.S. Ash body.

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scrumley Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Portland, OR Age: 31 Posts: 301	Fender 57/62's. They're bright, snappy and as far as I'm concerned, the best strat pups on the market.

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Chrismo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Age: 24 Posts: 3,683 7 Photos	Duncan SSL-1 set or Fender 57/62s.

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sjtalon Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Age: 54 Posts: 6,622 7 Photos	Yep, 57/62's are great. Sound like a Strat is meant to be, if you want vintage. Bell, chime, ring & quack to the extreme !!

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Shidoin Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ventura CA Age: 58 Posts: 516	If you checked in on the Strat forum, you would be overwhelmed by recommendations for D. Allen PU's. The 54/59's are just what you want. Unreal PU's at a fair price.

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