Comments on: Replacement Strat Pickups Compared: Check Out These MP3 Samples!

By: Cary

Cary — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:31:28 +0000

Devin, you might want to look into Lindy Fralin Hum-Cancelling P-90s… I just put these in my Gibson Custom Shop ’67 SG and I LOVE them.

They offer all of the mid-range growl of a P-90, but without the hum. On the SG they were quite easy to install, and even fit right in the original soapbar covers (though they come with replacement covers as well.)

I think this forum link will be of interest to you: Fralin Hum Cancelling P-90s in my Black Dove Tele

Good luck!

By: Devin

Devin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:45:44 +0000

Hey,

I have a Fender Stratosonic with the Black Dove Single-Coils. I’m looking to replace with better P90s. Any suggestions on what works best with this guitar?

By: Cary

Cary — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:53:10 +0000

Hey, as soon as I listened to the samples I knew I’d need to pass it on… glad it will come in handy.

Of the pickups listed I really like the Custom Shop ’69s… they’ve got a true Hendrix vibe goin’ on. I’m pretty sure these guys will get my business if I ever need to purchase new pickups… I owe it to them for the great resource!

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:48:33 +0000

Awesome find, Cary!

I’m always looking to get more “spank” out of my Fenders. My latest Telecaster Nashville Power has the Texas Specials in it, and I love the way it twangs….perhaps more so than may Fender American Deluxe with the Vintage Noiseless Pickups. I recently put light top/heavy bottom strings on it, and it sustains well now too….. I still wish it felt more vintage.