I’ve received my ST1. I’m trying to figure out the type or brand of the supplied single coil pickups and was considering changing them to toneriders. Any helpful suggestions or info
I’ve received my ST1. I’m trying to figure out the type or brand of the supplied single coil pickups and was considering changing them to toneriders. Any helpful suggestions or info
The kit-supplied pickups are no-name ceramic bar single coils. You won't find any marking or brand on them as they could come from any manufacturer in China.
By Ceramic bar I mean the pole pieces are just steel rods with a ceramic magnet attached to the bottom, as opposed to each polepiece being an individual magnetic rod.
Some people are happy with the kit pickups, others not. It's all about personal preference and what your ears tell you.
IMO, what your ears tell you, will greatly depend on your level of playing experience (and even playing style - clean? heavy distortion?).
FWIW, it 's hard to go wrong with Toneriders. They are good sounding pickups at a very reasonable price.
Last edited by McCreed; 03-01-2022 at 03:15 PM.
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