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This is my question for the hardcore stratocaster fanatics out there on the forum on behalf of my son.


' I have a MIM classic series 60's strat and wanted to know what the pickups were modeled on. On the official site it just says their Fender Vintage style pickups, does this mean their the 57/62 pup's?.

Also what tone pots are used on the original 60's strats, how do they compare to the pots of the MIM classic series?'

Cheers, Bob

To the best of my knowledge they are based on the 57/62 set but are not produced on the same line or with the same materials are the US made set. The pots have always been 250k. MIM Strats have more in common with US models than most people would like to admit. Swapping out pickups, upgrading pots to the CTS brand, and installing a steel tremolo block can make a huge difference.

If it plays well but doesn't have the sparkly Strat classic sound, it will likely be fantastic after an upgrade.