Custom Shop '54s

[The Boss]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for some opinions on Fender CS '54 pups. I'm thinking about putting these in my Strat. How do they weigh up against say the CS '69s?

Cheers.

 

[Robert]

Good question. I haven't tried the '69s, but I do like my '54s. I have lots of videos on my website where I use these.

I think the '54s has slightly less output. They sure have that sweet old vintage tone.

 

[The Boss]

Dolphinstreet.com correct? I'll have to check those out...

 

[Robert]

Yep, check for example http://www.dolphinstreet.com/video_clips/video-19.php and http://www.dolphinstreet.com/video_clips/video-10.php

 

[Tone2TheBone]

The key to great bell tones from a Strat are the low output of vintage or vintage spec pickups. Either the '54s or '69s will do it.

 

[The Boss]

Interesting. Cheers guys.

 

[Ascension]

I have a CS 54 in the neck on my USA Custom LS93 Washburn and a SSL-1 RW/RP in the middle. The CS-54 and SSL-1 are close in output but the CS-54 is just a little warmer.