Fender Custom Shop Pickups Strat Texas Specials (Set Of 3) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are going to replace your old pickups,in your low end Strat, with Texas specials you need to change the pots,switch,and the capacitor.Stewart-MacDonald (stewmac.com)has the replacement parts kit.The older strats didn't have the cheap parts in them like they do today.And the cheap parts will keep your strat sounding like crap no matter what pick-up you put in them.

I have done the whole electronics makeover on my Squier and it does not matter which amp I plug into...it shreds.

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This is the pickup that redefined the Texas blues sound.Texas Specials boast plenty of midrange chirp, crystal highs and tight bass, along with increased output.

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ELECTRIC GUITAR PACK ACCSSTARCASTER BY FENDER STRAT Review

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(More customer reviews)There is no sense in not being honest, for how much you end up paying, you will feel very satisfied with this product.I've been abusing this gear for about 6 months and have only run into two problems.The amp to guitar cable just stopped working.Not too big of a deal, I ended up just buying a Monster brand cable 12ft for about $18 including shipping from Amazon and have been outstandingly pleased with the quality.The only other issue has been the cheap quality of the tremelo bar as it broke off inside of my bridge.This is a much harder fix, but this is a fairly minor issue once you start picking up more techinques on how to play (visit [...] it has like 300,000 free tabs and free video lessons on how to play... the DVD provided was okay but is eclipsed by this site).
Other than that, this is a nice little guitar.The fretboard feels great (the intonation on the upper frets seem a bit off but I hear this is pretty normal anyway) and the strings given hold up well for a good sound.The tuning heads hold nicely as well (I had a week were I played bout 5-6 hours a day pretty hard and I only lost bout a quarter note on each string).Not too many options with the amp, but playing around with it some and the pick-up selector can give amazing sounds all things considering.If you are worried that this little amp can't get loud, fear not.For at home use with OverDrive on, you can bug quite a few people in your home more than likely at level 2 volume (I play a bit less than 1 typically) and it goes up to level 10 volume!
Overall, this is well worth the money.Perhaps this gear is not the best suited for gigging, but that isn't what you should be buying a starter kit for anyway now is it? For anyone that wants to learn guitar with some cool sounds (acoustic can get old) this is probably the best $[...] (after shipping) or so dollars you can spend!

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ELECTRIC GUITAR PACK ACCSSTARCASTER BY FENDER STRAT

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Ministar AMS-CASTAR Electric Guitar with 3 Single Coil Pickups (6 String, Mahogany, 25.5 Scale) Review

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(More customer reviews)This video is a quick run through of the set up, basic features and sounds for the Ministar Castar travel guitar and a portable, compact set-up I use when traveling.

Even though it won't replace my 'Strat for gigs, I think this is a great deal.The Castar has good quality and flexible sound (3 pickups with out of phase capability helps!) and I use it as a cost effective and compact way of getting my licks in while I'm on the road for the real job.I just got back from an overseas conference and while there I even had the hotel bar rocking.Can't beat the price, either.

Only downsides:

1.The tremolo arm is always loose - they'd have been better with a screw-in arm, like on the real Strats.
2.The volume control doesn't act like a volume control.Nothing happens for 90% of the turn, then the tone changes and the volume switches off.No answer yet from Ministar on why this might be.

Other than that, it stays in tune really well (even using the tremolo) and sounds great!

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Ministar guitars and basses are designed to be the worlds smallest full size guitars and basses. Ministar instruments are patented or patent pending due to their unique capabilities or design. When you play a Ministar guitar or bass, you will be amazed by the "FAT" sound, the "LONG SUSTAIN", and the "PLAYABILITY" offered by each model. "No Body Gets A Better Sound" than Ministar, and they're ready to go where you go. Ministar instruments fly through airport security and fit easily in the overhead compartment. The CASTAR 6 string guitar features a 25.5" scale, 22 frets, 3 matched single coil pickups, 5 position pickup selector, die cast tuners, volume and tone control, vibrato, an adjustable nut and bridge and a full length truss rod. Every CASTAR comes with a carrying bag with shoulder strap, guitar strap, instrument cord, arm rest, and rods for playing while standing or sitting.

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Fender Accesories 099-2117-000 Electric Guitar Part Review

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(More customer reviews)Good sound - the middle is NOT reverse wound/reverse polarity so when selecting position 2 or 4 there is no hum canceling. There is also none of the drop in volume found in modern strats.

To eliminate the noise I expected I completely shielded the cavity and pickguard with copper foil. The grounds were strengthened and moved to a single point (no solder to pots)

There is no noise at all until the vol pot is opened up above 8 - then it is just kind of warm - no microphonic squeals at all - don't see a need to wax the pickups.

Great vintage tone - clear bell/piano like tones - using a 30watt tube - this is the sound I was after

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These pickups were reverse-engineered from an original '63 strat we had on hand...these pickups deliver the original vintage strat sound, feel, and vibe. the staggered, beveled-edge alnico v magnets with formvar wire produce glistening highs and warm lows that are unqeustionably vintage. package fo three and individual pickups are available. individual pickups do not include mounting hardware.

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Fender Vintage Noiseless Stratocaster Pickups Set White, 3 Pickups Review

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(More customer reviews)My old Squier Strat Korean edition had been dusty and ignored in a corner of my basement until I desided it to buy these pickups. The task was not easy because the instructions from Fender are very poor. You have to do some guess work mostly with the bridge pickup, the knobs, and the five-way switch. When you detach the old pickguard with the electronic, keep it as a reference. If you are upgrading your Squire chances are that you have to make more space for the new pickups in the body of your guitar carving some wood. But after a couple of trial and errors, the money and time spent was worth it. Wow! What a great fender classic sound! Do not hesitate and upgrade your guitar... NOW! As a final note, make sure that you have all the tools you need and you are going to need a new pickguard for sure.

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Single coil tone without the hum! Vintage Noiseless Strat pickups produce the brilliant clarity, definition, and harmonic attributes of a vintage Strat in a noiseless package. These pickups feature special beveled edge Alnico V magnets and enamel-coated magnet wire. Pickups available in pre packaged set of 3 (with upgraded controls, caps, and resistors), or individually in white and black. Please see SKU descriptions for details.

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Fender Accesories 099-2114-000 Electric Guitar Part Review

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(More customer reviews)The thing that sets these pickups apart is that they produce the purest clean highs. If you want the fat Texas blues sound, these are not going to do it for you without a distortion pedal.On the other hand, if you want the "Little Wing" sound, these are for you.I like them because you have a choice.You can get a clean, classic Strat sound and still get a bluesy sound by adding a distortion pedal.Remember that Jimi Hendrix played current (at the time) brand new strats, so this is essentially the sound he started with to create his final sound.

By the way, the set that I got did not have a reverse wound middle pickup.That may have been a mistake on Fender's part, I don't know.I mention it in case it's important to you.

For some reason, they don't get as much attention as other Fender pickups, but I am extremely happy with them.

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Custom shop pickups:'designed and prodcued with the same unsurpassed attention to detail and quality components as its world-renowned instruments, custom shop pickups are uniquely fender.'all custom shop pickups are constructed with cloth lead wires, fiber bobbins, and are wax potted in our special potting machine to insure that your pickups will be free of microphonics.'no matter what tone you are looking for, the fender custom shop can deliver.

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Squier by Fender BulletStrat w/Trem, Daphne Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)I went to my local music store, set on buying a Made-In-Mexico Strat, but couldn't pass this little guitar up for 1/4 of the price!I actually bought two, I was so impressed.Sure, it's not an American Strat, headstock snobs will turn up their noses at the Squier brand, and quality control isn't top-tier (as with several Squier guitars).But it plays great, is very light weight, and has a wonderful neck.Great for any guitarist, in any application.The tuners and nut are exceptionally cheap, some examples had sloppy neck joints, and you may want to check out a couple models in person to find a prime example, but the ones made correctly are 100% Strat.Highly recommended for any guitarist; an incredible buy.

P.S. The Daphne Blue is closer to Surf Green, in appearance.

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Our Bullet Strat with tremolo is a simple, affordable and practical guitar designed for beginners and students. A perfect choice for a first guitar no matter who you are or what style of music you want to learn. Welcome to the Fender® family!

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Ministar, AMS-CASTAR KIT,6 String Guitar,3 Single Coil Pickups, Vibrato, Bag, OGA-1 Headphone Amp, Profile PMT-3000 Tuner, 1,Hard Rock Maple, Mahogany Stain Finish, 25.5" Scale Review

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(More customer reviews)The Good, Bad, and Ugly....

The Good:
1.Neck and action felt good.
2.Tuner worked great.
3.Design of guitar was clever and stored easily.

The Bad:
1.Amazon packing was poor.Box was way too big.As a result the guitar in the gig bag broke out of the manufacturer box and slid around the inside of the shipping box thus causing the gig bag to rip.
2.Volume control did not work smoothly.Went from no sound to about 90% sound.More like a switch than a smooth gradual volume control.I suspect it was a poor design and the resistance was far too high for the circuit design.
3.Tone control also did not work well. More like a switch than a control.
4.I ordered the mahogany stain.Clear, no stain model was shipped.

The Ugly:
1.The OGA-1 Headphone amp did not work. Only hear lots of static.Plugging the guitar input created lots of static.Switching from normal to overdrive was not smooth and you get no sound unless you giggle the switch.
2.Vibrato bar was corroded and pitted.Poor quality control

Even though the neck felt good, the quality control of the electronics and some of the hardware was very, very poor. Great concept design but they took too many shortcuts in getting a cheap price.

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Ministar guitars and basses are designed to be the worlds smallest full size guitars and basses. Ministar instruments are patented or patent pending due to their unique capabilities or design. When you play a Ministar guitar or bass, you will be amazed by the "FAT" sound, the "LONG SUSTAIN", and the "PLAYABILITY" offered be each model. "No Body Gets A Better Sound" than Ministar, and they're ready to go where you go. Ministar instruments fly through airport security and fit easily in the overhead compartment. The CASTAR KIT includes the CASTAR 6 string guitar with 25.5" scale, 22 frets, 3 matched single coil pickups, 5 position pickup selector, volume and tone control, vibrato, an adjustable nut and bridge, and a full length truss rod. Every kit includes a carrying bag with shoulder strap, guitar strap, instrument cord, arm rest, and rods for playing while standing or sitting.

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Fender Starcaster? Electric Guitar/Amp Package - FlameTop Finish Review

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(More customer reviews)I have this guitar pack and I have to say that the number of negative comments is amazing.I am not sure what people expect for $200.00.No! This is not a $1200.00 dollar American made strat, nor is the $500.00 Mexican made strat.It's a low cost made in China strat.

Regardless of where it was made, I found the workmanship to be very acceptable.The guitar is beautiful and the rosewood fretboard is very nice.The whole guitar has a solid feel.My only real complaint is that the center pickup has an unusually low level output.But there is no way I would return this guitar just because of a single pickup.At worst case I'd just have Fender send a replacement.And Yes! As other reviews have noted, the amp hums a little (especially at higher volumes).But, this has more to with the single coil pickups used in the guitar.If you want humbucker pickups, you're going to pay more.Also the amp is just a small 10W practice amp.It works fine for lower volume practicing.I have fallen in love with mine and play it quietly in the evenings to relax from the world.

I have a family and very little extra money.I am greatful that Fender has provided these low cost kits.It gives me the opportunity to own and relax with a Fender, something that would be questionable with a better (read more expensive) guitar.And, if the kids develop an interest, I won't cry too much if they add a few scratches to it.

Folks need to keep things in perspective.This is a low cost entry level guitar.Understanding those limitations, I highly recommend this kit to anyone just starting out.

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The Fender Starcaster Strat is an affordable option for anyone looking for the classic Stratocaster appearance. It's ideal for beginners, with a C-shaped maple neck with a rosewood fretboard and medium-jumbo frets for easy play.

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Squier by Fender Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Set: Affinity Special w/ Fender 15G Amplifier, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)You'll find many reviews of this product. Some claim it is the worst of the worst, and some love it.

It is a beginners guitar set, so take it as that. The tones that can be achieved are very clear, and the single coil pickups are actually quite good for a cheap guitar. If you want a cheap 100 dollar ebay guitar, go ahead, the pickups will likely be totally unusable. These are usable.

The tone knobs and wiring inside aren't the greatest, but they do their job. There is some 'scratching' sounds when you rotate a few knobs.

The amp it comes with has some nice beginner features, and the headphone output is a plus.

If you want to learn how to play guitar, this has enough to keep you satisfied until you've learned enough to justify a better guitar or amplifier. The guitar is much better then the amplifier, so i would suggest getting a new amp first (what i am doing currently)

Note: buy new strings for your guitar too! The stock strings arent that great.
Also: Buy a guitar strap that is GOOD. The one it comes with slips off, and i hit the side of my guitar on the CORNER of a wooden table...thank god for paint and super glue.

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This set features a great-sounding, sweet-looking and easy-playing Squier Affinity Strat Special guitar with three single-coil pickups; plug it right into the included 15-watt, two-channel Fender® Frontman Amp® 15G with auxiliary input and headphone jack. Accessories include stereo headphones, an instructional DVD, a chromatic tuner, guitar strap, gig bag, guitar cable and pick sampler—everything you need to Stop Dreaming and Start Playing!

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Saga ST-10 S Style Electric Guitar Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Tele version from Saga. The G- and B-string tuner holes in the headstock were drilled too close together, making it impossible to fit the G tuner to the headstock and making it impossible to tune the G string accurately. Also, one wire was too short, so I had to supply my own. The distributor wouldn't correct the problem, told me to contact Saga. Saga never responded. The guitar is useless (wasting not only the money for the purchase but the cost of the paint, hours invested, etc). You don't want this product!

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Saga S-style electric guitar kit has a basswood body,shaped and routed neck, fretted rosewood fingerboard and adjustable truss rod steel and heavy nickel plated hardware and the electronic parts are mounted on the pick guard so soldering is required. This Electric Guitar Kit makes it simple if you enjoy expressing yourself through the process of making music, you are sure to love the chance to express yourself by making your own custom guitar

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Squier by Fender Stop Dreaming-Start Playing Set: SE Special w/ Squier by Fender SP10 Amplifier, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Note: this review is for the whole "kit", not just the guitar or the amp.Also, it pertains to all 3 colors; I don't know why they have them as separate packages.(Maybe the sunburst one has better sustain? Ummm...right. Mine is black, if it matters.)

I noticed people are not reviewing this on Amazon and frankly, that's a shame!They (guitar/amp) are a fabulous instrument.So we're clear, this is a budget and/or noob package but I say that in no way to impugn its quality.It's significantly ahead of any 'Targ-mart' special you can get for only a bit less; then again I got mine on Labor Day special for 1/2 price--awesome!

Let's get "the missing star" stuff out of the way first:
- The tone knobs for neck/middle are more like switches.0-2 is "dark" and 3-10 is bright.There's not much in between.
- The "tremolo" bar (classic misnomer) and bridge are low-budget so this is upgrade territory.For me, I'm not much into the whammy, so it's moot.
- Of the 5 pickup settings, only the bridge-alone one sounds truly unique.However, this is not a biggee to me as it seems fairly common.The pickups are not high-end (another upgrade potential) but if you're a beginner or you're playing for fun, in a church band or anything where $ is not on the table these p'uppies are surprisingly good sounding!

So, back to our 4-star combo features.Though it's a Chinese-made Squier it's still a Fender and they have to maintain standards.The fretboard/neck feels good and is solid and the tuning knobs get the job done; mine stays in tune reasonably well.The guitar as a whole looks like a Strat--not much difference from 5 feet away so if you like the Strat look, this one will be pleasing.The little 10-watt Squier amp has nothing to be ashamed of!It's very simple and it complements the axe quite well; in fact I like its sound better than my Line 6 Spider III 15W amp.I've even seen it at pawn shops for $50 so people must realize that it's pretty impressive for its category.Finally, the quartz tuner works fine but there are better ones out there to be sure.

To put everything, especially quality, in perspective, I like to ask, "if you drug Eric Clapton into trading his million-dollar-baby for this model and, after he sobers up you both play them, who sounds better?"

So, thumbs up for this combo.Professional musicians may not want the guitar unless they want to use it for a "project" and do some surgery to turn it into a great player.But for younger/newer and/or cash-strapped folk, you'd do well to own one.Mine's a keeper!

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This set features a great-sounding, sweet-looking and easy-playing Squier SE Special guitar with three single-coil pickups; plug it right into the included 10-watt Squier SP-10 amp with headphone jack. Accessories include an instructional DVD, an electronic tuner, guitar strap, gig bag, guitar cable, guitar stand and picks—everything you need to Stop Dreaming and Start Playing!

Specifications
Body Agathis
Neck

Maple, C-Shape,
(Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard Rosewood, 9.5" Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Pickups 3 Single-Coil Pickups
Controls

Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)

Pickup Switching

5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup

Bridge Synchronous Tremolo
Machine Heads Die-Cast Tuners
Hardware Chrome
Pickguard

3-Ply White Pearloid on (006) Black, (080) Arctic White;
3-Ply Red Shell (032) Sunburst

Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm)
Width at Nut 1.650" (42 mm)
Unique Features Dot Position Inlays
Strings Fender Super 250L, (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel, P/N 073-0250-003
Accessories

The SE Special Set Includes:
Squier SE Special Guitar,
Squier SP-10 Guitar Amplifier,
Guitar Stand,
Instructional DVD,
Cable,
Electronic Tuner,
Gig Bag,
Guitar Strap,
Pick Sampler

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Squier by Fender BulletStrat w/Trem, Brown Sunburst Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought one of these for my girlfriend's son for Xmas a couple years ago. After getting it home and doing a set-up on it, I was so blown away by what a great deal it is, that I've since bought two more Bullets for myself, a surf-green one and a cream-white one.

On some Bullets the fret ends can be a little sharp and need to be sanded or filed down. And all Bullets will need a set-up (adjust the truss rod, set the action, etc). But after that, for a little more than $100, you will have a very good guitar in your hands. If you don't believe me, you can watch videos on youtube that I have posted of me playing stock, unmodified Bullets. Other people have posted videos as well. Just do a youtube search for Squier Bullet.

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Our Bullet Strat with tremolo is a simple, affordable and practical guitar designed for beginners and students. Classic styling includes the added benefit of a single humbucking pickup/ two single-coil pickup configuration. Other features include five-way switching, synchronous tremolo and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 21 frets.

Specifications

Body Basswood (42 mm)
Neck Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood 9.5" Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets 21 Medium Jumbo
Pickups 1 Humbucking Pickup (Bridge), 2 Single-Coil Strat® Pickups (Neck/Mid)
Controls Master Volume, Tone, Tone
Pickup Switching

5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup

Bridge Synchronous Tremolo with Cast Saddles
Machine Heads Covered Tuners
Hardware Chrome
Pickguard 1-Ply White
Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm)
Width at Nut 1.650" (42 mm)
Unique Features Slim (42 mm) Body Profile, Traditional Strat® Headstock Shape, White Dot Position Inlays
Strings Fender Super 250L, (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel p/n 073-0250-003
Accessories None

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Squier by Fender BulletStrat HSS w/Trem, Brown Sunburst Review

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(More customer reviews)This guitar is great for practicing and it is my first electric guitar. Different types of rock and roll music songs can be played with it. Austin Bazaar and Amazon sent me my guitar one day earlier than the expected delivery date. It was well packaged when I received it. Great product.

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Our Bullet Strat with tremolo is a simple, affordable and practical guitar designed for beginners and students. Classic styling includes the added benefit of a single humbucking pickup/ two single-coil pickup configuration. Other features include five-way switching, synchronous tremolo and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 21 frets.

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