Strat/Mustang pickup question:

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Strat/Mustang pickup question:

Post by Jazzprod » Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:52 am

Is there any difference between mid 60's Strat and Mustang pickups?  ???
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Re: Strat/Mustang pickup question:

Post by luau » Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:12 am

There's some good info here. Looks like number of turns might be the biggest difference.
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Re: Strat/Mustang pickup question:

Post by mjet » Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:36 am

In terms of size, no, but as the previous post link shows, there are subtle differences in build.
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Re: Strat/Mustang pickup question:

Post by Jazzprod » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:38 am

Thanks guys,
I'm gonna check it out.
Meanwhile: can anybody tell the difference in sound? Is it a big difference?
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Re: Strat/Mustang pickup question:

Post by flatfiver » Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:16 pm

Mustang pickups ought to have flat polepieces, whereas most vintage Strat PUs are staggered, right?
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