Prewired pickup pickguards

Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1472 Redlands, CA	Posted on Jan 29 2021 10:23 PM Hi gang. I’m looking to replace my HSS setup in my fender elite strat. With a preloaded pick guard. I already have a strat with the ‘62 pickups so I am looking for something’s else. I prefer no fancy push pull knobs just volume and tone controls. All thoughts about pickups brands and makers, are welcome and sought after. Thanks Joel Top
Chmason85 Joined: Dec 25, 2020 Posts: 23 Ardmore, PA	Posted on Jan 30 2021 10:22 PM I like the DiMarzio “area” series loaded guard. SSS but they are hum cancelling and I think the areas are the closest to a real single coil sound without hum. The area 61 is particularly nice and stratty! Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2532 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Jan 31 2021 04:28 AM You can't beat the pure Vintage 65's. If they can wire a blender pot then that would be a bonus. Be sure to get a no-load tone control. — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Last edited: Jan 31, 2021 04:29:02 Top
MichaelK7 Joined: Jul 01, 2018 Posts: 106 NYC	Posted on Feb 01 2021 12:02 PM I recently put a Seymour Duncan Liberator Classic loaded pickguard in one of my Strats. Those are STK pickups though, noiseless, and the second tone knob is push-pull to make them true single coil. Probably not ideal for Surf, but I'm happy with the sounds for what I'm using it for (Hendrix/Trower type sounds). You could check out the Duncan California 50's Loaded pickguard while you are researching options. — Deal with reality, or reality will deal with you. Top
Squid Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1013 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers	Posted on Feb 03 2021 03:08 PM Wide choice from Dragonfire guitars. I recommend active S-S-S pickups, I bought one like this from Guitar Fetish and it sounds gorgeous. The highs are not shrill. However it is no longer on Guitar Fetish's website; still they'll probably make it available on request with their "RedActive" pickups. https://dragonfireguitars.com/SSS-Single-Single-Single_c63.htm — Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Last edited: Feb 03, 2021 15:09:36 Top
SixStringSurfer Joined: Sep 23, 2014 Posts: 1344 Memphis, TN	Posted on Feb 03 2021 04:41 PM I just ordered some '62 Strat pickups from Klein, they should arrive any day now. My point is, they have great reviews, and a wide variety of prewired pickup pickguards. — MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1472 Redlands, CA	Posted on Feb 03 2021 10:08 PM Good info I’ll check them out. . Top

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