I agree with Chabs on the point of lower output pickups to me they are more musical (complex harmonics) when chased through a clean tube amp.
You may/may not remember I had a set of singles coils wound by Kerry Learned in the USA. An unusual set for sure. It's comprised of a vintage style alnico five heavy Formvar neck pickup with a vintage 50's stagger wound to a conservative 5.85k.
The middle is a 60's style alnico five wound with 42 awg plain enamel to a sweet sounding 5.95k.
And the standout of the set, the bridge is a high output alnico two coil with SPN piled high to the mid 12k range.
These produce a variety of tones and when combined in the 2 and 4 positions they create some real unique sounds leaning towards that famous black strat.
Of course I also learnt a bunch about guitar wiring, and 50 style is great, there is however is a twist that most pros don't talk about that makes day and night difference to the range and versatility of your instrument....
Anyways the Barnyard gig was great with good company, although Chabs and myself were the only thirsty ones :goodtimes:
Just for info sake here is what they look like:
