NEW MEX STRT-Maple Neck (Repl PUs?)

[rawbee]

I have a '64 Strat w/SD vintage type pickups (circa 1982). I love the tone. I have just bought a new "Mexican Strat' and I want to replace the stock pickups with some upgrades to get close to the '64's tone. Any ideas out there in pickup-geek land? (The Mex Strat is great BTW. About 450 bux w/case). For a 2nd 'stage' guitar.. R

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: NEW MEX STRT-Maple Neck (Repl PUs?)

Antiquity Surfers would be cool for a chimey, bright, early 60's strat tone.

Then, get in touch with Callaham for a new bridge block and hardware.

This should really improve the look, feel, and tone of your new strat.

 

[jeremy]

Re: NEW MEX STRT-Maple Neck (Repl PUs?)

what benjy said is exactly what i did to mine.
i put antiquity II surfers in and replaced the bridge with a calllaham. its a great sounding and playing guitar!!

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: NEW MEX STRT-Maple Neck (Repl PUs?)

what benjy said is exactly what i did to mine.

Listen to this guy. See all those stars by his name? He knows what the **** he's talking about!

 

[rawbee]

Re: NEW MEX STRT-Maple Neck (Repl PUs?)

Callaham and antiquity surfer pus...OK. I'm trying to get as close to the 64's (rosewood fretboard) sound now.... that should do it? The MexStrat is going to get bigger/taller frets eventually (bluesify it). The body of the MStrat is heavier than the '64 Strat by the way. Thanks for the responses folks..
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