Product: Klein Pickups '69 Stratocaster Pickup
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
10/03/2008
at
09:05pm
by
Alan
Features
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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
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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
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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
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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.
