Only the most privelleged players have heard genuine original vintage pickups because they are so rare. They had a big, bold sweet, elusive sound that modern pickups just can't capture. The Traditional Mk-II set sounds similar to the best Strat pickups of yesteryear. Complex Alnico character, excellent dynamics, projection and definition that are retained even when distorted. Fluid, shimmery, chimey highs (never thin or Ice picky) More punch and thwack on the wound strings than a regular single coil. Has excellent twang and growl. 'Caricature' of classic vintage Alnico Strat* tone, with Zero-Hum.

Very versatile. Buy this set if you want crystal clear sounds that don't break up easily. Dramatically extended versatility with a K9 NoSoldering Harness but works in the K5 & K7 very well also.

Released in March 2004.

Why do so many guitar players seek out the warm sound of a tube amp? The Blues set is less aggressive, warmer, rounder Aged *Strat sound with milder attack than the Trad Mk-II in clean mode and breaks into crunch more easily. Surprising Alnico detail with less brightness, medium strong output. The Blues set is also great for smooth overdrive sounds with 'clarity and TONE', with Zero-Hum.

Quite versatile. Best in a K5 or K7 NoSoldering Harness because some players might find the Blues set in the 'series' mode of the K9 will not have the highs and definition that the Traditional Mk-II and Woodstock's have.

In his best performances Jimi had the most dynamic and explosive sounds, the notes rolled off his fretboard like magical fluid. These Woodstocks with slightly-aged Strat sound have the most thump and punch, explosive attack and exceptional clarity, definition and projection. They break into easily crunch under heavy pick attack. Heaps of Alnico tone character. Overdosed with projection and grit and powerful top end chime. Great for Heavy Rock and extreme distortion. High output with the welcome advantage of Zero-Hum. Moderately versatile.

The Woodstock Plus has a different bridge pickup, the BIG powerful Hx-85. In a K9 Harness the 'Plus' set is very versatile, yielding sounds similar to a P-90, with Zero-Hum. Works well in the K5 and K7 also.

Created especially for Hank in 2001 and used ever since by the legend himself. Hank also used this set exclusively during the final Farewell Shadows tour in 2004 where he played old and new tunes with the legendary Hank Marvin sound (without the mains hum). This set creates Hanks modern sound, authoritive with excellent projection and clarity not possible with regular single coil pickups. You'll love how the bridge pickup never sounds shrill or skinny, it's just so meaty and so rich in twangy tone.

Hank loves to really dig into the strings with his pick when using the bridge pickup (AVn-64).

Best in a K5 or K7 NoSoldering Harness because some players might find the FV-HMS set in the 'series' mode of the K9 will not have the highs and definition that the Traditional Mk-II and Woodstock's have. The K7 is similar to Hanks harness.

NOTE: For Hanks original 60's sound choose Traditional Mk-II set above.

Please consider including DIY "Plug & Play" Harness with your order.