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Klein Pickups '69 Stratocaster Pickup

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Manufacturer URL http://www.kleinpickups.com
Sound 10.0 (1 response)
Overall Rating 10.0 (1 response)
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Product: Klein Pickups '69 Stratocaster Pickup
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Submitted 10/03/2008 at 09:05pm by Alan

Features :
This review is for a set of 3 Strat single-coil. Klein pickups, model 69s. They are custom wound by Chris Klein of http://www.kleinpickups.com/

I asked for the bridge pickup to be slightly overwound, and also for a ferrous plate to be added to 'beef' it up.

I am a big fan of Fender, Custom Shop 69's, so was looking for something similar.

Instrument :
These are installed in a MIJ 1987 Strat. This guitar plays very nice, but its pickups sounded flat to me.

This is a standard set of 3 Strat pickups, neck, middle and bridge. The bridge pickup was overwound, and has a 'plate'.

The guitar has two tone controls, and one volume control. It has a five-way pickup seector switch. All controls are hooked-up in 'standard' Strat fashion.

I play this guitar generally through a Dr. Z Maz Jr. 1 x 12" combo, with reverb.

Sound : 10
These definitely have the character of the Fender Custom Shop 69's. These seem to be a little fuller and a little less bell-like than the Fender 69s and for this reason, I believe these will take distortion a little better than the Fenders.

The output of these pickups is moderate. I guess the impedance is 5K to 6K.

These provide a broad range of adjustability. Using the tone, pickup selector and volume controls on the guitar, and the amp controls, I can get everything from 'sweet' sounds to raunchy tones, all within the limits of the amplifier (Dr. Z Maz Jr.)

I play classic rock, mostly, and these are great for this type of music.

Overall Rating : 10
These pickups cost just $105, which included shipping. They are a great bargain. Chris Klein is a friendly, business-like guy, and good to deal with. It took about 10 days from the time I ordered my pickups until they were in my hand.

I love the clarity and fullness of these pickups. Nothing I don't like about them. As previously stated, these compare favorably--or perhaps surpass--Fender Custom Shop 69 pickups (retail $220).

I am very satisfied with this set of pickups, and will purchase other pickups models from Klein in the future.

I can't find anyting to not like about these, and about the buying experience.

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