SD single coil closest to JB Strat noiseless?
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Re: SD single coil closest to JB Strat noiseless?
Do you have any specs for that particular pickup? I remember at least some of the JB strats had a Lace Gold in the bridge, but I don't know the specific year. Do you want this replacement pickup to be noiseless, too?
Do you have any specs for that particular pickup? I remember at least some of the JB strats had a Lace Gold in the bridge, but I don't know the specific year. Do you want this replacement pickup to be noiseless, too?
Re: SD single coil closest to JB Strat noiseless?
Thanks to Wikipedia:
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Hot Noiseless
The Fender Hot Noiseless™ Strat® Pickups[12] are a ceramic version of the original Fender Noiseless pickups. Ceramic magnets are quite strong and as such are normally hotter. They produce pronounced mids and a quick bass response. The strong magnets allows the pickup to retain articulation and clarity, even when introduced to extreme gain.[13][14]These pickups are identified by the word "Noiseless" in silver cursive on the aged white pickup cover, just like the Vintage Noiseless. However, they can be distinguished by the fact that all pole pieces are flat (non-staggered). Hot Noiseless™ Strat® pickups have been standard on the Jeff Beck signature model since 1998, but were never available on the American Deluxe. They are still available from the Fender Custom Shop.[15]Features include:
Ceramic magnets
Polysol-coated magnet wire
Flush-mount pole pieces for every string
Vinyl-coated output wire and plastic bobbin
DC Resistance: 10.4k (Neck/Middle/Bridge)
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I never noticed that these were flat pole, but can confirm. From what I recall about the literature I thought the bridge was supposed to be hotter, maybe not.
Thanks to Wikipedia:
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Hot Noiseless
The Fender Hot Noiseless™ Strat® Pickups[12] are a ceramic version of the original Fender Noiseless pickups. Ceramic magnets are quite strong and as such are normally hotter. They produce pronounced mids and a quick bass response. The strong magnets allows the pickup to retain articulation and clarity, even when introduced to extreme gain.[13][14]These pickups are identified by the word "Noiseless" in silver cursive on the aged white pickup cover, just like the Vintage Noiseless. However, they can be distinguished by the fact that all pole pieces are flat (non-staggered). Hot Noiseless™ Strat® pickups have been standard on the Jeff Beck signature model since 1998, but were never available on the American Deluxe. They are still available from the Fender Custom Shop.[15]Features include:
Ceramic magnets
Polysol-coated magnet wire
Flush-mount pole pieces for every string
Vinyl-coated output wire and plastic bobbin
DC Resistance: 10.4k (Neck/Middle/Bridge)
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I never noticed that these were flat pole, but can confirm. From what I recall about the literature I thought the bridge was supposed to be hotter, maybe not.