Fender Silver Strat Lace Sensor

Pickup features: A fat 70s single coil sound with increased output and more midrange.
Impedance or other specs: Resistance; 7.1k, Inductance; 3.38 Henries, Peak Frequency; 3000 Hz

Model of guitar or bass: 96 Fender Deluxe Strat Plus
Position: Bridge
Pickup being replaced: Red Fender Lace Sensor
Other pickups on guitar: Gold FLS in both Mid & Neck
Artists using this pickup: Not Important
You musical style(s): Modern Praise & Worship, Rock & Blues
Reason for pickup change: Red FLS sounds way too humbucker like for my taste. I prefer a more traditional Strat sound without the 60 cycle hum.

Perceived output level: At 7.1k it is slightly hotter output than the Gold FLS with slightly more mids.
Tone: Great tone, works well with both tube & SS Amps and FX.
Sonic evaluation: Lace website says it is for Neck/Mid position but it sounds great in the bridge, perfectly balanced, and blends well with Gold FLS and still attains pos 2 quack.
For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: I play modern worship music and rock & blues for which it is very well suited. Great for rock & blues. Definitely not for metal and shredder guitar.

Comments:
My Deluxe Strat Plus came with Red/Silver/Blue FLS and the Red & Blue were too humbucker for me. The Red is more like an over wound Humbucker great for massive distortion while the Blue is more of a 57 humbucker leaning toward a jazz sound. I moved the Silver FLS to the Bridge and added two Gold FLS in the Neck/Mid positions. Now the tone is very similar to the CS54 Single Coils but without the hum. These are not totally noiseless but the overall hum is super-reduced without taking the life out of the pickups. Lace Sensors are true single coils unlike the Holy Grails, SCN, Noiseless, Kinmans, etc. which are all dual coils. I also did the TBX mod listed on the Blue Guitar website: http--www.blueguitar.org-new-schem-_gtr-tbx-mods_and_details.pdf. I highly recommend this simple and inexpensive mod as it replaces the 82k tone sucking series resistor to 120k parallel which allows the TBX to work flawlessly with passive pickups from 0 to 10. Now the guitar sounds incredible. This is how your Strat Plus is supposed to sound.

A fat 70's single coil sound with increased output and more midrange.

Resistance; 7.1k, Inductance; 3.38 Henries, Peak Frequency; 3000 Hz

96 Fender Deluxe Strat Plus

Bridge

Red Fender Lace Sensor

Gold FLS's Mid & Neck

Not Important

Modern Praise & Worship, Rock & Blues

Red FLS sounds way too humbucker for my taste. I prefer a more traditional Strat sound without the 60 cycle hum.

At 7.1k it's slightly hotter output than the Gold FLS with slightly more mids.

Works well with both tube & SS Amps and FX.

Lace Website says it's for Neck/Mid position but it sounds great in the bridge, perfectly balanced, and blends well with Gold FLS and still attains pos 2 quack.

I play modern worship music and rock & blues for which it is very well suited.

Grest for rock & blues. Definitely not for metal and shredder guitar.

My Deluxe Strat Plus came with Red/Silver/Blue FLS and the Red & Blue were too humbucker for me. The Red is more like an over wound Humbucker great for massive distortion while the Blue is more of a '57 humbucker leaning toward a jazz sound. I moved the Silver FLS to the Bridge and added two Gold FLS in the Neck/Mid positions. The tone is very similar to the CS54's but without the hum. These are not totally noiseless but the overall hum is super-reduced without taking the life out of the pickups. I also did the TBX mod listed on the Blue Guitar website: http--www.blueguitar.org-new-schem-_gtr-tbx-mods_and_details.pdf. This changes the 82k series resistor to 120k series parallel and allows the TBX to work flawlessly with passive pickups. Now the guitar sounds incredible. This is how your Strat Plus should sound.

Pickup features: single coil
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Fender "Roland-ready" Stratocaster
Position: neck
Pickup being replaced: Fender Gold Lace Sensor
Other pickups on guitar: Gold and red Lace Sensors
Artists using this pickup: Richie Blackmore (Deep Purple)
You musical style(s): Classic rock to jazz-funk to ambient electronic
Reason for pickup change: Wanted slightly higher output and more tone

Perceived output level: Slightly higher output than the gold Lace Sensor
Tone: Fantastic tone - very balanced. Closer to the classic Strat tone than the Gold Lace Sensor.
Sonic evaluation: I installed this in my Fender Strat.(Mex.) that has a built-in Roland synth pickup and has been upgraded with Lace Sensors, locking tuners, and graphite bridge saddles. It's an awesome pickup, and has made a very noticeable difference in my tone. I can't say it's a day and night difference, (maybe more like a day and evening difference). The gold Sensor in the neck was fine, definitely better than stock, but the Silver gave me more of that classic Strat. neck tone that I wanted. The biggest surprise, however, was the tone on the in-between position- combination of neck and middle. I have a Gold in the middle and combined with the Silver sounds amazing. It's that very tight, super compressed sound that is perfect for funk rhythym guitar.
This pickup also sounds great with distortion for leads. I didn't use the neck position with the Gold much for leads, but with the Silver, it's way better. Not quite a humbucker sound, but fatter than before.
I use this guitar with a Mesa Boogie V-Twin pre-amp, and a Mesa Boogie Studio 22+, Fender Blues Jr., and 60 watt Marshall Valvestate with two upgraded Eminence speakers. I use a lot of effects: rack, pedal, and floor processors and often run my rig in stereo with two of the amps.
For recording, which I do a lot of, I usually go direct into the board using the Mesa Boogie V-Twin and the amp models in a Roger Linn Adrenalinn II as a front end. This pickup works well in any and all of those situations.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: I play a pretty wide range of music. On the one hand, I play "classic" (Hendrix/Trower, Santana, Clapton,etc), as well as jazz-funk. On the other hand, I use the guitar with a Roland GR33 guitar synth and do ambient, New Age, soundcape-type stuff. I also use an e-bow. I've tended to use my Les Paul or another humbucker guitar for that in the past, but the Silver adds new dimension for that as well. I've only used a Silver in the neck position, but from what I've heard, it works well in all positions. ver in the neck, but from what I've heard, it works well in all positions itions. rock

Comments: I'm extremely pleased with this pickup. I've been through a number of different ones since I got the guitar a few years ago. The stock ones were noisy and had mediocre tone. Then I switched all three to Duncan Performers. They had surprisingly high output, but not the tone I was looking for. Then I switched to Lace Sensors (Gold, Gold, Red) and was very happy with their tone and how quiet they are. I may eventually try a Blue or something else in the bridge, because I'm not crazy about the Red, but it's ok for now and I don't use it that much. But adding the Silver in the neck was a very good move. I debated about putting it in the middle, because I was told that they were "magic in the middle". But I also heard that putting a hotter pickup in the middle than the neck can cause you to loose that Strat "quack".
I'm in Woodstock generation (the first one) and have been playing for over 30 years. In that time I've owned a lot of equipment, and I'd have to say that this is probably my favorite guitar, epeecially with these pickups. I also own a 72 Telecaster Custom with Fender humbucker in the neck and Duncan Little 59 in the bridge, an Epiphone Les Paul Custom with Gibson humbuckers, and a Fernandes Sustainer guitar with Duncan Custom humbucker. But the Strat is still my number one.
I would definitely buy this pickup again. I may even get another one for the middle position. There's nothing I don't like about it. Besides the tone, the Lace Sensors also look great in my guitar. With the white body, white pickgard, and white pickups, including the white Roland synth pickup, it's a very clean and classy look.
I've heard mixed reviews on Lace Sensors in general, but they've worked extremely well for me - and the Silver is the best one I've tried. It depends what kind of music you play - probably not the best for metal or punk. But they cover all the bases I need. I would highly recommend Lace Sensors, and the Silver in particular.

Pickup features: Single Coil, passive
Impedence or other specs: 7.1

Model of guitar or bass: Fender Standard Fat Strat (Mexico manufacture)
Position: neck
Pickup being replaced: stock Fender
Other pickups on guitar: stock Fender
Artists using this pickup: a bunch of studio musicians, according to the Lace website, and Eric Clapton
You musical style(s): all sorts
Reason for pickup change: Although the Mexican Strats are good guitars, the stock pickups are really not very toneful.

Perceived output level: More output than a regular Strat pickup. Warm, but not overwhelmingly hot.
Tone: Very balanced from string to string. A very clear sound.
Sonic evaluation: This was tested through an Ampeg Jet (J-12T) tube amp. The sound is remarkable and interesting. There is no noise. Lows are clear and uncluttered without being woofy, mids are present without being overbearing, highs are well-defined without being cutting or shrill. It is humbucking, but the essential Strat sound is present. It's quite possible to get a good SRV/Clapton "strat neck pickup" sound. What's more interesting are the variety of sounds that you can get using the tone control. The Lace Sensor is a sensitive and expressive pickup, without any tone "spikes" from string to string or from register to register. It seems to emphasize the character of the guitar and of my playing. In the out-of-phase switch settings it achieves a perfect Mark Knopfler/Richard Thompson tone, which I was not able to get before with the stock pickups. I think when people complain of the "sterility" of the pickups, they might be missing the "noise" that a single-coil usually makes, a noise that they have gotten used to subconsciously. The Lace has character, but it's a refined character. It doesn't impose itself on your playing, but it does reproduce what you play quite accurately. It's almost like an idealized Strat sound. Clear, balanced, even, and toneful across the board, with or without distortion.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: I play psychedelic rock and folk-rock. This is a very good match for what I do. I don't think the Silver Lace Sensor would be unsuitable for any position on a Strat.

Comments: I've been playing for over 20 years. I own and have owned a lot of gear, including several Strats. I picked this because I always liked the sound of the Lace Sensors in the Clapton signature Strat and because the stock pickups in my guitar were not "all that" tonally. I have tried other brands of Strat pickups before but I wanted to indulge my curiosity about the Lace Sensor, and the price was very good. At this point I can't find anything wrong with the Silver Lace Sensor. I am definitely satisfied with the sounds it has, and I suspect it is capable of more as I explore its possibilities. One thing is for sure; the other pickups will have to be replaced as well. The Lace Sensor gave me a dramatic and positive improvement in the sound of the guitar. I would definitely buy it again.

Pickup features: PASSIVE SINGLE COIL
Impedence or other specs: not sure dont care either.

Model of guitar or bass: Japanese 62/60's reissue
Position: middle
Pickup being replaced: stock piece of crap
Other pickups on guitar: blue in neck,red at the bridge
Artists using this pickup: ??not sure
You musical style(s): rock,alternative,blues,metal
Reason for pickup change: The stock pickups had the most brutal 60 cycle hum which I could not tolerate.

Perceived output level: Slightly hotter than the stock that was replaced
Tone: Good sound hard for me to describe but it sounds kinda like a mix between a humbucker and single coil
Sonic evaluation: jap strat.This pickup is quite good I would recommend these to any1 that wants humbuckerish sound from thier strat.I gotta say that lace sensors really prefer distortion as apposed to clean.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: rock,alternative,metal

Comments: IF stolen i would replace with same thing,Ive beenplaying5-6 years. I own some pedals boss flanger,boss orange distorion,danelectro danecho,danelectro cool cat,and zoom 505 2 which doesnt get much use.

Pickup features: Single coil, passive, low noise,
Impedence or other specs: Impedence is about 6.5Kohms, don't quote me on that though

Model of guitar or bass: Squire Affinity Strat
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: Squire stock (in bridge)
Other pickups on guitar: Squire stock (in both middle and neck)
Artists using this pickup: Not too sure, I've heard that Clapton uses a Lace Sensor Gold, but I don't know.
You musical style(s): Blues, Rock, A little Punk (You know, the real stuff, AKA Ramones, etc), and any thing else that I feel like doing.
Reason for pickup change: I got some b-day money, and I had my eye on the Lace Sensors for a long time, and I knew that since my guitar is a Squire Strat, you can only get better by upgrading the pickups.

Perceived output level: A little bit more, depending on your pickup hight, but in just the perfect way.
Tone: Not too bassy or muddy, but with enough low and mids to hold it's own even on clean with no extra bass added (on the amp), and with NO sacrifice to the clarity of the highs.
Sonic evaluation: I'm using a Crate GFX 212, and that works for what I need it to, so I don't really use any other pedals (at the moment I'm looking for some though). I was a little leary on buying this pedal at first, mainly because it is my first time at buying a pickup, and it's hard to really know what it's going to sound like inside of your guitar on your amp, etc. I have to say that the Silver is a great choice. It's not a super hot pickup, but I would say it gives a great more amount of clarity to your tone. I never noticed a difference between position 4 and position 5 before, other than 5 gave you ear-splitting highs that weren't fun to hear, but that's changed with the Sensor. I no longer get that ear-splitting high, but I do get a nice, clear high note, but at the same time, I get a nice mid range and just a hint of low (enough to make it full, but not muddy or way too ballsy). I love this pickup, and I would fully recommend it to any one looking to get clarity and beautiful highs and mids. The fender people say that it is supposed to be the sound of Texas Fat strat kinda stuff, which I can't say any thing for or against, as I've never really heard enough to give a good comment, but this pickup was just what I was looking for. It is quiet, sounds good, even with some high gain and a few on-amp effects (which are crappy, but sounded better through this pickup then the stock pickup ever did).

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: I'd say it would be great for Rock (even better, classic rock), blues (I'm guessing it would sound sweet in the neck, I just am too lazy to switch it up any more), and even some punk stuff that you like single coil sounds for.

Comments: I've been playing bass for about 5 years, and I picked up the guitar last year (around this time last year) because I was running out of stuff to write songs with on the bass. It's hard. ;) I got my Squire Strat some time about 5 months ago, and it worked because it was cheap. I got my amp (Crate GFX 212), and it worked too. Not the best stuff, but for the money, it worked. We even recorded a record with my band in Utah (Called "Vacancy", but now defunct), and I wish I would have had this pick up to record with! It seriously gave me so much more clarity. Now when I listen to the stock pickups (especialy in the 4 position), it sounds like you're listening through a pillow. I didn't have the chance to compair it to other pickups, like I said, I'm poor and lazy, but I do know what I like, and I've got a pretty good ear, and I know that I'm falling in love with my Silver Lace Sensor. I may upgrade the rest of my pickups to LSs some time in the future, but right now, I've got a sound that I'm VERY happy with, and that will work for a good long time, at least till I'm rich enough to complain about it. ;)

Pickup features: Single Coil
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Home Made Swamp Ash Warmoth Soloist
Position: neck
Pickup being replaced: Fender Texas Special
Other pickups on guitar: Lace Sensor Gold in middle; Seymour Duncan JB jr. in bridge
Artists using this pickup:
You musical style(s): Rock, Blues, Jazz, Progressive
Reason for pickup change: Hated the noise of the Fender Texas Special

Perceived output level: Not as hot as the Texas Special, vintage output
Tone: More middy than Tx. Special, almost a humbucker balance
Sonic evaluation: I run this through a Peavey Rockmaster Tube Preamp and Carvin HT 150 Power Amp live. I use a Line 6 Pod for home recording. Notes seem to bloom after attack. You can set the pickup very close to the string without "Wolf tones" or robbing sustain. It's unlike any single coil pickup I've ever played. It's very musical, I like it for blues.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: As far as I'm concerned, this is the best blues pickup I've used. I wouldn't use it for Death Metal, since it's a very midrangey pickup.

Comments: It's different. I love rocking some blues on this guitar. I can't get the Stevie Ray sound, but it takes effects very well. I'm probably going to buy some Kinmans later this Summer and try them. The search continues, but this will work well until then.

Pickup features: Lace Sensor not sure if active or passive....
Impedence or other specs: Single Coil Seize

Model of guitar or bass: Fender Standard Stratocaster (Mexico)
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: Stock Fender Single Coil
Other pickups on guitar: Stock Fender Single Coils
Artists using this pickup: Alot use the Gold Lace Sensor but the Silver is way better!
You musical style(s): Alternative, Punk, Rock, Intrumental, Funk
Reason for pickup change: Wanted something alot quieter and i found it.

Perceived output level: More than the Gold Sensors, I think almost the same as standard single coils
Tone: The tone is nice and balnced with the silver compared to the gold which is too trebly. It has got a great tone... nice and smooth.
Sonic evaluation: Fender Standard Mexican Strat through many effects into a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 40 Watt Tube amp.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: The silver would be good for all positions except for maybe the neck but you never know... I would think this pickup would be good for all types of music.

Comments: If this was stolen I would cry for a bit and then go out and buy myself a new one. This pickup goes great in the bridge.. Its way better sounding than the stock pickups and has very little hum. I think I will eventually buy another silver for the middle position and a blue for the neck.

Pickup features:
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: 1995 Fender Strat Deluxe Plus
Position: middle
Pickup being replaced:
Other pickups on guitar:
Artists using this pickup:
You musical style(s): Blues, Funk, Rock, Jazz, Country
Reason for pickup change:

Perceived output level: decent
Tone: full single coil sound
Sonic evaluation: Great full tone after switching to 500k pots with the 333K mod on the volume pot. (push/pull pot for added PU combinations) I also got rid of the TBX tone control for the Silver & Red. I changed back to the Lace Sensors after using SD Alinco Pro II Flats for a year (one trick ponies). Since I rewired Lace sensors to what AGI-Lace recommends I can not put down the guitar. The versatility for a variety of musical style is astounding. I hated the Lace sensors the way Fender had them wired in (Sterile). Now the Strat is a great sounding guitar. I recommend the 500K pots with the 333K tone Mod to turn the Lace sensors into a great sounding PU.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: all

Comments: see tone

Pickup features: passive single coil
Impedence or other specs: 7,1K

Model of guitar or bass: homebrew Strat
Position: all positions
Pickup being replaced: This was the orginal
Other pickups on guitar: N/A
Artists using this pickup: Don't know
You musical style(s): Blues based Rock
Reason for pickup change: N/A

Perceived output level: Positioned close to the strings it has very high output. Louder than some buckers but clean.
Tone: Just like the Texas Special, fat single coil, but with no hum.
Sonic evaluation: straight into a 50 watt Marshall into either a 2x12 open back cab or a Marshall straight front 4x12. Boths cabs with Vintage 30 speakers.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: Good for all positions on a Strat and it's great for blues based rock.

Comments: The key to getting great Lace Sensor performance is to make sure that they are adjusted very close to the strings. The Sensor doesn't give any detrimental effects configured this way like conventional single coil PU's. The output is high with a full responce this way. The Silver will deliver the SRV Texas Special fat strat type sound but with more output and more sustain. A strat lacking in sustain will probably sustain great with Lace Sensors. The extreme sensitivity of the PU may put some people off who are used to big changes in output when the string is first attacked and then as the note is held. It's smoother. The sensor creates the illusion of compression because the output is more constant. The output doesn't fall off slightly as a string is bent either. On normal single coil pickups the output will fall off the string is pushed away from the rod magnet. This is great for sustaining big bent notes like in the style of Eric Clapton.