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Fender Custom Shop 54's Strat Pickups?
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Posted on Sep 08 2009 12:55 PM
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Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 580 San Antone, TX 
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Posted on Sep 08 2009 01:42 PM
If you search, you can find at least a million topics on Strat pickups. The Phantomatics on Facebook |
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Posted on Sep 09 2009 08:22 AM
CS69...!!!!!!! — |
Joined: Oct 26, 2008 Posts: 608 This Planet Earth
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Posted on Sep 09 2009 11:35 PM
I think they're great. I have or have had the following sets of Strat pickups in various Strats in the past 18 months and the CS '54s are among my favorites. The only downside is they don't have a reverse wound middle so they aren't hum canceling in pos 2 & 4. Seymour Duncan Antiquity II YMMV Cats 'n' Strats, 'cause that's how I roll - I eat reverb for breakfast! Fenderus Collecticus |
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Posted on Sep 10 2009 08:41 AM
Thanks, I think I will try them. |
Joined: Sep 19, 2008 Posts: 206 Canada, eh?
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Posted on Sep 10 2009 10:07 AM
Impressive list. I'd be interested to know how you think the CS '54s, which |
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Joined: Oct 26, 2008 Posts: 608 This Planet Earth
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Posted on Sep 10 2009 03:27 PM
I forgot to mention a set of '57/'62 pups. IMO, the CS '54s are well worth the extra money over the GFS Alnicos ( http://store.guitarfetish.com/pralstpiourb.html ). The '54s have a great woody clear tone without being ice picky. I scored a new in the box set on ebay for around $110 shipped, but I'm in the U.S. I read on the FDP site that the CS '54s were originally used in their Custom Shop '60s Strats (relics, NOS, closet classics) until they reformulated a new set after which the CS '54s were rebranded and sold over the counter to us schlubs. Here are the actual measurements of the set I have installed. As you can see, they measure very closely to other vintage voiced pickups, but they have a distinct tone all their own. Bridge: 6.33k By the way, I heard the clips of your modified Hot Rod Deluxe and was very impressed with how "surfy" it sounded. You did a great job with that amp. Cats 'n' Strats, 'cause that's how I roll - I eat reverb for breakfast! Fenderus Collecticus |
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Posted on Sep 10 2009 03:50 PM
I have 57/62's now, but I have another strat that I may put the 54's in. |
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Posted on Sep 12 2009 09:04 PM
I've got all the variations of Fender Pups and the '54's are my fav. They are the ones installed in the Fender Dick Dale signature. can't get much Surfier than that. |
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Joined: Jun 27, 2008 Posts: 576 Marlboro, New Jersey
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Posted on Sep 12 2009 10:40 PM
I have CS69's in my 82 Strat. I love em. Would be curious to hear the 54's. |
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Posted on Oct 07 2009 04:48 PM
I just put Custom 54's in another strat that I have and all I can say is WOW! |
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Posted on Oct 07 2009 05:16 PM
Hello G24, I had guitars with both pickups but my Cheers |
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Posted on Oct 07 2009 05:35 PM
Yea, I now have 2 strats with 54's in one and 57/62's in the other. |
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Joined: Oct 26, 2008 Posts: 608 This Planet Earth
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Posted on Oct 07 2009 09:42 PM
I'm glad you like them. Cats 'n' Strats, 'cause that's how I roll - I eat reverb for breakfast! Fenderus Collecticus |
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Posted on Oct 07 2009 09:52 PM
Well, not sure just yet. I put on 10-52's on it and don't like the D, A, E strings. Too muddy after having 10-46's on my other strat. Going to change out those and get back to you. |
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Posted on Oct 07 2009 10:50 PM
Are you changing from Chromes to TI? —Cats 'n' Strats, 'cause that's how I roll - I eat reverb for breakfast! Fenderus Collecticus |
Joined: Jul 27, 2007 Posts: 1099 4 faces. (Where the buffalo roam)
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Posted on Oct 07 2009 11:17 PM
Lace holy grails for the tone of a '54' strat w/o the 60 cycle hum is how they're toted. |
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Joined: Jul 22, 2009 Posts: 202
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Posted on Oct 07 2009 11:23 PM
No, I didn't think about changing from Chromes yet? |
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Posted on Oct 07 2009 11:26 PM
I just bought a set of Lace Hot Golds and am hoping they are all they claim over at the FDP Pup Tent. Got them for $110 shipped so I thought I'd give them a shot. —Cats 'n' Strats, 'cause that's how I roll - I eat reverb for breakfast! Fenderus Collecticus |
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Joined: Jul 27, 2007 Posts: 1099 4 faces. (Where the buffalo roam)
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Posted on Oct 07 2009 11:57 PM
I think Lace hot golds come standard in the Eric Clapton strat.. |
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