Alan Hamel Pickups and Guitars 54 Strat Staggered Pole

Submitted at: 23:49, 12/9/2003

Product Info

Pickup features: Single Coil
Impedence or other specs: 6.6 Bridge 6.3 Middle 5.9 Neck
Price Paid: N/A
Purchased from: Alan Hamel AHCSTMGTRZNCARS@Aol.com

Instrument

Model of guitar or bass: Morgaine Strat
Position: all positions
Pickup being replaced: Lollar Strats
Other pickups on guitar:
Artists using this pickup:
You musical style(s): Various Rock
Reason for pickup change: Heard an original 54 strat and loved it and heard from Ron Ellis that Alan nailed it.Alan worked in the Fender Custom Shop for many years.

Sound

Perceived output level: It sound louder than others because the frequency range sounds bigger
Tone: Rich and chimey
Sonic evaluation: Diezel Herbert and Tone King Meteor

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: Variety

Overall Rating

Comments: Tone is so subjective, there are many great winders ( Lollar, Fralin, ect.) The Hamels nail the sound of a 54 Strat I had the pleasure to briefly play and compare. Great complexity , chime and clarity. They have less of the midrange mud that conventional Strat pickups sometimes have. Alan can explain the details of his construction. Only downside is they cost a bit more and may take time to get but they are well worth it.

On a scale of 1 to 10, I give this pickup a: 10 Fantastic value

Submitted by: Russ Reiser <rreiser@athenet.net>