Help me choose a new Strat PU.

J. Burns

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Hi all.

I picked up this '85 or '86 MIJ Squier Bullet S2 (on the right):

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It's super fun to play, but the stock ceramics are a little bit harsh and clanky. Looking for a slightly hotter and warmer bridge PU to make it sing, especially in a band context. The amps I'm using are a Soldano Avenger and a 70's Park.

The general ballpark of the sound I'm looking for is like Ron Asheton's Strat sound on Funhouse:




I've been looking at the following PUs:

Fender Tex Mex
Fender Texas Special
Duncan SSL-3
Duncan SSL-5
Duncan SSL-6
Duncan 5/2 Custom Bridge
Antiquity Texas Hot Custom
Antiquity Surfer Custom
Dimarzio FS-1
Fralin Blues Special
Fralin High Output

I've used and enjoyed the Dimarzio FS-1 as well as the Fender Tex-Mex, but there are a lot of pickups out there. Is there anything I'm overlooking?

Also, I apparently can't figure out how to embed a video. KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!
 
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