“Man, I don't know what you guys are doing over there, but these are the best pickups I have ever played. So much feel and control. Kudos man, you really made this old guitar sound amazing. I cannot wait to install these in all of my tour and studio guitars.”
— Lightnin' Willie (Recording Artist)“These pickups changed my life. I never thought anything could sound better than my original 1954 Strat but these do. I have never played such a dynamic set of Strat pickups and they sustain for days. The warmth and clarity is just amazing.”
— Mike Gallaher (Joe Cocker guitarist)“Pro level tone is what it is all about and it is an honor to build these. Players with good ears hear the difference right away and we cannot wait to hear your reaction to your improved tone.”
— Randall Van Dyke (ToneSpec Founder)Pro-Level Strat Pickups
Our Core Series, often called the Genius Series by our most devoted customers, is led by the 1965 Deluxe Strat Set. Based on an extraordinary mid sixties Strat that had a rare blend of warmth, clarity, and sustain, the 1965 Deluxe set delivers everything players love about a great vintage Strat. It sings on top, stays full on the lows, and has the expressive feel that makes a Strat come alive in your hands. Many professional guitarists consider this set the finest Strat pickup set ever made, and it remains the top choice among our working pro clientele.
Some players work exclusively with one guitar. Others keep multiple Stratocasters on hand for genre specific tones. That is exactly who we created the Blues, Jazz, Twang, and Punch Strat sets for. These sets are designed to solve real world tone issues. If your guitar is too bright or thin, choose the Blues or Jazz set. If your guitar lacks top end or feels too warm or compressed, choose the Punch or Twang set.
1965 Deluxe Strat Set
Our flagship model and the foundation of pro level Strat tone. Inspired by an exceptional mid sixties Strat with magical clarity and balance, this set delivers sweetness, harmonic bloom, and the dynamic feel that makes a Strat addictive to play. It stays clear without becoming harsh and stays full without becoming muddy. Many professionals consider this the ultimate Strat pickup set.
1959 Blues Strat Set
Created for players who struggle with excessive brightness or a lack of body. The Blues Set adds warmth, vocal mids, and smooth highs while preserving the classic Strat character. Ideal for guitars that sound thin, overly sharp or seem too thin.
1969 Jazzy Strat Set
The warmest and smoothest Strat set we make. Focused mids, rounded highs, and subtle natural compression give you an expressive and fluid response that jazz, soul, R and B, and fusion players depend on. Excellent for guitars that feel too bright or stiff.
1954 Twang Strat Set
Designed for clarity, sparkle, and vintage inspired warmth without harshness. The Twang Set brings out top end sweetness, quick attack, and beautiful note separation. A great choice for guitars that sound dark or congested.
1970 Punch Strat Set
For players who want more authority, projection, and note weight. Punch adds firmer lows, increased harmonic complexity, and crisp highs, giving your Strat the power to cut through dense mixes without losing its identity. Perfect for rock, blues rock, metal, fusion, funk, and modern worship tones.