{"product_id":"1959-blues-strat-demo-sets","title":"1959 Blues Strat - 50% OFF - Demo Sets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e4 Discounted demo sets just dropped. \u003c\/strong\u003eOnly $299 ($695 retail) w\/Lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eWe probably won't have any more of these demo sets in the near future. Grab a set for your next project. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eLimit 2 sets per customer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD OUT?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#zbwid-5cf29c3a\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSend us an email \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eto be notified when discounted demo sets drop.\u003cstrong data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"387\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"387\"\u003e-------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of our Strat replacement pickups come standard with Vintage Cream Covers (as seen in photo). If you need a set with Black or White Covers...then be sure to include that in your order notes. Our Strat Pickups are built to vintage specs and will fit covers made for USA built Strat pickups. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2123\" data-start=\"1935\"\u003e_________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"38\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"1jhmsuu\"\u003ePro-Level Blues Tone in Your Strat.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"206\" data-start=\"40\"\u003eGreat Blues Strat tone is about warmth, clarity and feel. The way a note rings, blooms and still keeps that classic Strat character without getting harsh or thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"208\"\u003eThis is the tone players chase in the best late-50s Stratocasters. Open, expressive, and balanced. Pick lightly and it stays clear and glassy. Dig in and it gives you warmth, harmonics, and natural compression. That is what makes a great Strat feel alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"524\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat is what this set delivers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"628\" data-start=\"557\"\u003eMost players never get this. They think their tone is close. It is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"630\"\u003eSerious players know the difference right away. And when they find it, they usually buy more than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"734\"\u003eBecause they know they will need another set for the next guitar. This is why discounted sets like this do not last long around here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"869\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Trusted by Grammy-winning composers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Played by first-call session pros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"942\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Built for players who demand more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"983\"\u003eYou will find these in the hands of players who rely on their tone every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003eAnd you'll usually find extra sets sitting on their shelf, ready for the next build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"65yfb\" data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eMost Common Trade-Ins \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eThrough the ToneSpec Trade In Program, we consistently see the same pickups being traded for this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Seymour Duncan Antiquity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Fralin Blues Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Fender Texas Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Lollar Blonde\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Bare Knuckle Irish Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eThese are all respected pickups with strong followings. For many players, they are part of the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eWith experience, many players start looking for more balance, more dynamic response, and a tone that feels alive across every position instead of favoring one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eThat is usually when they end up here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1a2uq3y\" data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003ePro-Level Tone in Your Guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eYou will feel it quickly...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Notes ring with more clarity and separation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The in-between positions sound fuller and more expressive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The guitar responds naturally to your picking dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eThat is what pro-level Strat tone feels like...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eVintage late 50s Strat sets that deliver this level of feel and balance are rare and expensive. The 1959 Blues Strat set delivers that same clarity, warmth, and response, with modern reliability and enhanced dynamic range.\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1439\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e_______________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEHIND THE TONE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6kMVRwPyWiw?si=nOtM0ndqDz5tAXzl\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRO TESTIMONIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“You are a Genius. These things make a solid state amp sound like it has Tubes in it. They have this 3-D thing going on. I’ve tried every important pickup upgrade since 1983 \u0026amp; the pickups are the best by far. I want these in all of my guitars.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Mark Whitfield, Legendary Guitarist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"I was knocked out by your pickups! Plugged straight in, it sounds like it was going through a top shelf tube compressor—only better. \u003cbr\u003eI’m the luthier\/owner of Stonetree Custom Guitars for over 20 years now. My goal is to craft a “brand new old guitar”. I have relied on a couple of the biggest boutique pickup makers for the most part, but your pickups are a game changer. I have built guitars for many pros including Eric ‘Roscoe’ Ambel \u0026amp; Joe Bonamassa.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Scott Platts, Luthier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"These are the best pickups I've ever used. I'm so happy to have these in my guitars. They are better than vintage pickups. I was shocked to discover they are even better than the Arlo's. They just feel \u0026amp; sound amazing. Man you are a Genius. \"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Will Crosby, Legendary Guitarist (BB King, Aretha Franklin, Mavis Stables)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“It sounds like the have Tubes in them...almost three dimensional. They just sound really sweet. I don’t how they do it but they even feel sweet. Just like vintage pickups but with more sustain and less noise. They are just amazing”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Mike Gallaher, Legendary Guitarist - Joe Cocker, Leon Russell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Just like vintage pickups only better. They have this dynamic thing going on kind of like a great tube amp. I imagine this is what new vintage pickups sounded like back in the 50's \u0026amp; 60's\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Dani Robinson, Blues Guitarist (Performs Jimi parts w\/Billy Cox Experience)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“Fascinating recording the Les Paul Gold Top with the 57\/61 Deluxe PAF's and comparing to my other Les Paul with stock pickups! At higher gain levels the Tone Specific's has great definition. There are harmonics coming out of the amp in the room I’m not used to with when using the Tone Specific's \u0026amp; it translate's beautifully when recorded! Interesting!!”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoug Rappoport (Edgar Winter Band)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Your pickups are killer. I've played a lot of guitar in my life but these pickups are the best I've played. I know you've worked hard at your craft but you should be very proud. You deserve all the kudos you get. Thank you very much\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Lightnin Willie, Blues Recording Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 2, 8);\"\u003e_______________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"215\" data-start=\"179\" data-section-id=\"qx9ho1\"\u003e1959 Blues Strat – Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"217\"\u003eDC Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"234\"\u003eMid 5k to mid 6k ohms, consistent with original late-1950s Strat pickups. Unlike vintage sets, each pickup position is individually calibrated so the neck, middle, and bridge work together perfectly, maximizing balance, output, and tonal response across all five switch positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"766\" data-start=\"519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"519\"\u003eMagnet Wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"537\" data-start=\"534\"\u003ePeriod-correct \u003cstrong data-end=\"569\" data-start=\"552\"\u003eHeavy Formvar\u003c\/strong\u003e magnet wire, the same insulation used on original late-50s Strat pickups. This contributes to the open highs, strong harmonic bloom, and musical compression associated with great vintage examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"768\"\u003eMagnet Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"783\"\u003eToneSpec \u003cstrong data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"795\"\u003eProprietary Alnico magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to deliver the dynamic response of Alnico 5 with the warmth and sweetness of Alnico 2. The result is a Strat pickup that stays articulate while maintaining rich midrange and smooth highs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003eRWRP Middle Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003eYes. The middle pickup is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003ereverse wound and reverse polarity\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing hum cancellation in positions 2 and 4. Our special proprietary process cancels while maintaining the classic \"alive\" Strat in-between tone associated with vintage non-rwrp pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003e________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIN THE STUDIO \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eC8ygM-SRs4\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIVE ON STAGE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qWeyJqK4ibA\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJOE COCKERS GUITARIST\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ACJCNQwv8lI\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"725\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#zbwid-5cf29c3a\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTACT US TO ORDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tone Specific Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42373152768075,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1142\/2962\/products\/IMG_3674.jpg?v=1639093205","url":"https:\/\/www.tonespecific.com\/products\/1959-blues-strat-demo-sets","provider":"Tone Specific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}