I'm contemplating new pups for my mim strat in the not too distant future. I thinking of going with either the Texas Specials or the Dimarzio area 58/58/61 combo. If anyone has feedback either way, I would appreciate your input. Also, are the Texas Specials quiet (i've heard they are NOT)? I love the sound of a strat but not the hum. So, please...let me hear from some folks. Thanks in advance.

BTW, I thought I should add that my musical taste leans towards, classic rock, country, southern rock and Texas blues. Nothing too heavy and no "death metal". I'm also running the start through a VOX AD15VT amp.

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2008 Fender MIM Stratocaster
2010 Epiphone Masterbilt
2009 Fender Super Champ XD

Hi Bigguy,

I've also swapped out my pups on my MIM, my favorite was my Vintage 60s Suhr pup that i put into my neck position, very clean sound with full tone. Yet it still gest that nice neck position growl with the tone rolled back, apart from that I can only recommend you check out copperhead pickups ? Someone mentioned them the other day and i had a look on their site, I'm still considering getting my middle pup replacement from them to finish the job.

Cheers,
Jack

A Seymour Duncan SSL-5 would go great in the bridge. That's what Gilmour has in his.

I have one in the neck and it sounds great!!

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2005 Fender American Stratocaster W/Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge and Seymour Duncan SSL-5 in neck.
1995 Fender American Standard Stratocaster
Line 6 Spider II 150 watt head W/Ampeg 4x12 Cab
Laney Pro-Linebacker PL65R

I have Texas Specials in my Strat and I love the sound. It's a Squier, but I've only played a few Strats (all of which cost over $1000) that sounded better.
I was blown away when I first plugged my guitar in and played it, and it's become my main guitar since the pickup switch. Are they quiet? No. But that's nothing a twist of the volume knob won't fix. IMO, the incredible sound is well worth the hum.

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