Custom 54 Strat PU Set : Sweet Singlecoil set

Couldn't resist getting it when it was available as a special offer. I tested this set in my Fender American Highway One Strat. The pickups have less output than the original set, that I rated as really good. I was really impressed with the tone that I got clean - warm and chimey. I was instantly reminded of the Shadows. The distorted tone is also very good, although you need to turn up the gain quite a bit. You might need an overdrive panel to really drive your amp - depends on your model. Note that the middle pickup is not a reverse wound / reverse polarity type - you do not get the "hum bucking" effect in the 2 and 4 positions of the 5 way switch. Also, with the modern "blang" G string, the vintage staggering makes it louder than the rest of the strings, so you need to correct that if it disturbs you.