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trackerdan · October 11th, 2004, 04:31 PM

Hello,

Does anyone have the technical specs on the "new" Fender American Series Stratocaster Staggered pole pup's or any other information? Are they alnico, ceramic, etc.?

Thanks,

TD

Atlantacaster · October 13th, 2004, 06:20 PM

I'd be curious also. I love these pickups. Extremely versatile for live performance. (My band plays a mix of country, classic rock, and blues).

fivenote · October 13th, 2004, 10:21 PM

Are these the pups your asking about?

http://www.fender.com/products/show....tno=0992130001

They're described as the American Series Strat Pickup. Staggered Alnico 5 pole pieces. Fender combines these with the "delta-tone" pots.

Atlantacaster · October 14th, 2004, 11:31 AM

Interesting...the AS stock pickups sppear fairly close to the Custom Shop Texas Special in specs and materials. I know Fender used to use Polysol wire for their Texas Specials, same as these new AS pups. To me, these AS pups have most of the attitude and strength of Texas Specials, without the "in-your-face" mids. The hotter bridge pickup is really a nice touch--very usable and almost like a Tele.

Doug T. · October 20th, 2004, 01:23 AM

And having a tone control on the bridge pickup is a nice feature too!

Scotland · October 21st, 2004, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug T.

And having a tone control on the bridge pickup is a nice feature too!

That's a 2 min. mod you can do on any Strat. I've been doing it for the last 25 years.

October 11th, 2004, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
trackerdan TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: N Ca. Posts: 96	New Fender American Series Stratocaster Staggered pole Pup's Hello, Does anyone have the technical specs on the "new" Fender American Series Stratocaster Staggered pole pup's or any other information? Are they alnico, ceramic, etc.? Thanks, TD

October 13th, 2004, 06:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Atlantacaster TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 42	I'd be curious also. I love these pickups. Extremely versatile for live performance. (My band plays a mix of country, classic rock, and blues).

October 13th, 2004, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
fivenote Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 180 4 Photos	Are these the pups your asking about? http://www.fender.com/products/show....tno=0992130001 They're described as the American Series Strat Pickup. Staggered Alnico 5 pole pieces. Fender combines these with the "delta-tone" pots.

October 14th, 2004, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Atlantacaster TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 42	Interesting...the AS stock pickups sppear fairly close to the Custom Shop Texas Special in specs and materials. I know Fender used to use Polysol wire for their Texas Specials, same as these new AS pups. To me, these AS pups have most of the attitude and strength of Texas Specials, without the "in-your-face" mids. The hotter bridge pickup is really a nice touch--very usable and almost like a Tele.

October 20th, 2004, 01:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Doug T. Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 118	And having a tone control on the bridge pickup is a nice feature too!

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