Thanks!

I mixed pup brands because though I really liked the Van Zandt Blues in the neck and middle, I wasn't absolutely in love with the Van Zandt Blues pickup in the bridge. I had previously tried Fralin Blues, and though I wasn't in love with the tone of the neck and middle pups, I really loved the bridge pup (especially with the base plate Fralin makes).

So I combined the best of both worlds. At least in my world for that particular guitar.


Funny thing about that Strat too. The pickups definitely give it something. But it's the neck that really affects its tone the most.

I tried a few other Fender necks on for brief periods, including wonderful Fender Custom Shop necks. But the tone of the guitar changed when I did that. It always sounds best with that particular Vintage Player Strat neck.

So it doesn't get modded at all anymore. It's the perfect mutt the way it is.

Nice Family shots. We love pics............ Mike