How Do Noiseless Pickups Sound?
Welcome to my Fender noiseless pickup review! I recently pickup a new guitar that has a set of Fender Noiseless Pickups in it. The guitar also has a special tone switch wire in it, giving you the option of extra pickup combination. Luckily, the first position of this switch is the traditional five way switch wiring.
Are Fender Noise Pickups The Best Stratocaster Pickup?
With guitar, so much of a sound is just a preference. However, there is no doubt these are a very high quality pickup. They could be considered the perfect strat pickup, because not only do they have a great sound, but they don’t make a bunch of nasty single coil noise! I have struggle with my strats for years making lots of noise in the neck position. In fact, it’s not uncommon for me to be forced to play in the neck and middle position when playing live, or even recording, because I have to avoid how loud my pickups are buzzing when I have them in the neck position.
How Do They Sound?
They sound great. They have a sound that you would expect from a strat pickup. It’s great that they don’t make an extra unwanted noise, but they also can produce a nasty down and dirty sound like a strat pickup should! These pickups are strong, they are a joy to play. I always tell people the guitar is 50% or the sound, and the amp is 50% of your sound. With these pickups, you aren’t leaving any tone left on the table in regards to electronics.
Should you buy them?
If you want a great set of Fender Strat pickups, Yes. There is no reason why you should not get these pickups, they are a great over pickup.
What Other Pickups Should You Try?
There are many great strat pickups on the market. If you want a strong strat tone I would also recommend the Fender Deluxe Drive pickups, they are the highest output pickups that Fender has every made. All of the high end pickups will provide a great tone! My biggest advice is to go somewhere they will allow you to play guitars with as many different pickups as possible to find out what is your favorite!
Fender Vintage Noiseless Pickups on Fender.com
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