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02-24-2015, 10:25 AM
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Japanese strat pickups
Got access to pickups taken off a 1987 Japanese Squire. Would these be descent pickups to use for my Strat project?
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02-24-2015, 12:17 PM
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That would depend on how you think they sound.
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02-24-2015, 01:18 PM
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The 80's Japanese squiers are often credited with saving the Fender brand.
As long as they haven't been damaged, they should be totally fine for a project. They're not going to be Fralins or anything, but should keep up with just about any stock non-Custom Shop strat pickups.
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02-24-2015, 06:26 PM
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If you like the sound of them then they are right for you. I found that while the guitars are fantastic, the pickups- even those on the reissues- tend to be a bit thin sounding.
If your Squier pickups have the ceramic bar bonded on the bottom, I'd probably pass. Of course, you could always use them for some project. Just my 2 cents. Regards!
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02-24-2015, 07:27 PM
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I've got a mid 80's MIJ Fender and only changed the pups a little over two years ago. They should be good enough for your project, just be sure to do a few adjustments to see what you like soundwise.
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