Pickup – 50’s Custom ShopThere is probably no guitar in our world that has been played by as many guitarists as the Fender Stratocaster. It is also hardly a guitar so much to craft as this, and so it is no wonder that Fender also offers a whole range of different pickups.

If you are looking for a vintage Strat-Sound, but like it a bit more powerful, is this set of 3 best-served. Alnico 5 magnets with staggered pole pieces produce the slightly richer yet clear sound. Thanks to the phase-reversed mid-pickup, the centre positions (2 + 4) are free of humming.

• Set of 3 single coils
• Staggered
• Characteristics: Clear “sweet” sound with rich, round bass and soft, almost velvety heights.