Are you seeking a thicker Strat sound, that still sounds like a Strat? Look no further than our Blues Specials. One of our best-selling Stratocaster sets, Blues Specials provides more output and a thicker sound while retaining that Stratocaster tone we all know and love.

Blues Specials are our second best-selling Stratocaster single coil set, and for a good reason: with a thicker, warmer tone, they are perfect for balancing out a bright guitar and pushing your amp hard, all while retaining “the” Strat tone!

If you are looking for a thick, warm sound out of your Strat, you will love the sound of these pickups. With more turns per coil than our Vintage Hots, these slightly overwound pickups sound a bit thicker and hotter than vintage-voiced models.

You’ll notice the tight and warm midrange coupled with crystal-clear lows and round highs.

Features:

• 5% more coil than our Vintage Hots: 5% more output and mids, 5% less highs
• Modified Fender specifications, with more output and thicker tone
• High output, but still has Fender sparkle
• Compensated Bridge for even volume across all pickups
• RW / RP Middle pickup for Hum Cancelling in positions 2 & 4
• USA-made Alnico 5 Magnets and wire for optimal tonal balance and output
• Two magnet staggers available for different fingerboard radiuses
• Hand-wound with our “Sectioning” technique for unique, dynamic tone
• Hand-built, locally-sourced fiberboard Bobbins for unrivaled quality control
• Backed by our 10-Year Warranty on manufacturing defects
• Risk-free 30-day exchange policy

It starts here: Our manufacturing process allows us to achieve unparalleled quality control and tonal bliss. Blues Specials consist of locally-sourced fiberboard, USA-Made Alnico 5 Magnets, and USA-Made 42-Gauge Single Poly Nylon Wire.

We wind each pickup by hand using our proprietary “Sectioning” technique, one at a time in Richmond, VA. Winding this way is more labor-intensive, but it gives the pickup a sweet, clear tone. Finally, we wax-pot the pickup in a neutral wax to prevent microphonics and preserve the pickup for years to come.

Whether playing clean or dirty, Blues Specials feature a thicker midrange and rounder highs than vintage-voiced Strat models like our Real 54’s or Vintage Hots. Although they are an overwound Strat pickup, they are not too aggressive and feature a very open and dynamic tone. Blues Specials sound more like a traditional Strat pickup, unlike our Steel Pole 42’s, which lean closer to the sound of a P90.

Expect a thicker high-end and low-end growl, which will push your amp or pedals hard and provide a versatile and creamy breakup that is ideal for many music styles.

Note:

Are you looking for a Hum Cancelling Strat pickup that actually sounds like a Strat? Check out the Blues Output of our Split Blade Strat Pickups

Lastly, cut through in the mix when soloing with a thicker, rounder single note and a powerful attack. Chords sound warm with a great string-to-string definition. Blues Specials sound powerful and bold – a great way to take your guitar’s tone to the next level. You’ll wonder why you didn’t make the switch earlier.

Specification:

Neck Ohm Reading:    6.3K 
Middle Ohm Reading:    6.3K 
Bridge Ohm Reading:    7.1K 
Neck & Bridge Polarity:    Clockwise Coil Direction, South to Strings
Reverse Middle Polarity:    Counter-Clockwise Coil Direction, North to Strings
Recommended Pot Value:    250K
Magnet:    USA-Made Alnico 5
Wire:    USA-Made 42-Gauge Single Poly Nylon
Wax Potted:    Yes