{"product_id":"1970-punch-strat-pickups-50-off-demo-sale","title":"1970 Punch Strat Pickups - 50% OFF - Demo Sale","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"352\"\u003eOUT-OF-STOCK? Join the Demo Waitlist -  \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"#zbwid-5cf29c3a\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSend us an email\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"352\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e_________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"246\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e50% OFF DEMO SET – Only $299.99\u003cbr data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"205\"\u003eNormally $695 – Just One Available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"248\"\u003eIncludes Vintage-Style Covers, Lifetime Warranty,\u003cbr data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"305\"\u003eand the Best Strat Tone on the Planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eThis Won’t Last. Grab It Before It’s Gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"352\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"352\"\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=\"404\" data-start=\"352\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1r55ajm\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"\u003ePro-Level Punchy Strat Tone in Your Strat.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"221\"\u003ePunchy Strat tone is about attack, presence, and control. The way a note hits hard, stays defined, and still keeps that classic Strat character without getting harsh or thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eThis is the tone players chase when they want a Strat that can push an amp and still stay clear. Strong, focused, and responsive, with enough output to drive without losing articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"586\"\u003ePick lightly and it stays articulate and warm. Dig in and it gives you tight low end, strong mids, and natural compression. That is what makes a great punchy Strat feel alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat is what this set delivers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eMost players never get this. But serious players know the difference right away. And when they find it, they usually buy more than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Trusted by Grammy-winning composers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Played by first-call session pros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Built for players who demand more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eYou will find these in the hands of players who rely on their tone every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1200\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAnd you'll usually find extra sets sitting on their shelf, ready for the next build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12hnu21\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eWhat Players Upgrade From\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eThrough the ToneSpec Trade In Program, we consistently see the same pickups being traded for this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Seymour Duncan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Fender Texas Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Bare Knuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Lollar Strat Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Fralin Vintage Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eThese are all respected pickups with strong followings. For many players, they are part of the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eWith experience, many players start looking for more punch, more control, and a Strat tone that stays tight and defined when pushed through higher gain or louder amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eThat is usually when they end up here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1a2uq3y\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eYour Playing Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eYou will feel it quickly...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Notes hit harder and stay defined\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The low end stays tight when you push the amp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-The mids cut through clearly without harshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eThat is what pro-level Strat punch feels like...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"589\"\u003eBehind The Tone \u003c\/h2\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\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1b0ry6c\" data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e1970 Punch Strat Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eDC Resistance - Vintage Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eOn the higher end of vintage output Strat range, calibrated for stronger midrange presence and tighter low end than most vintage pickups. The result is a Strat that drives the amp more effectively while maintaining clarity and control across all positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eMagnet Type - Proprietary Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eToneSpec proprietary Alnico magnets are a key part of what gives this set its punch and control. They combine the clarity and dynamic response players associate with Alnico 5 with the warmth and compression of Alnico 2. The result is a pickup that stays tight in the low end, cuts through in the midrange, and remains controlled when pushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eRWRP Middle - Balanced Positions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eThe middle pickup is reverse wound and reverse polarity, delivering hum canceling in positions 2 and 4. These positions retain clarity and attack while adding fullness and balance for rhythm and lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eMatched Sets - Made to Work Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eEach pickup is individually calibrated so all three positions function as a true set. Output, magnet strength, and coil balance are tuned to deliver consistent response, strong attack, and smooth transitions across all five positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"589\"\u003eSound Demo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Aiqc4-wz7BA?si=-h-ImFk5BRpR-WkN\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#zbwid-5cf29c3a\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTACT US TO ORDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tone Specific Pickups","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42375275118667,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1142\/2962\/products\/IMG_4390_b4371f37-f13f-44df-b16b-eec7a9948d8e.jpg?v=1762825687","url":"https:\/\/www.tonespecific.com\/products\/1970-punch-strat-pickups-50-off-demo-sale","provider":"Tone Specific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}