Montances Strat SSS Special Single-Coil Pickups

Vintage Chime, Modern Drive. Ultimate Strat® Versatility.

The Montances Custom-Balanced Strat SSS Set blends vintage articulation with a modern edge. Designed for players who demand tonal flexibility, it delivers crisp, chimey cleans in the neck and middle, while the bridge is wound hotter for added punch and sustain—perfect for solos and higher-gain styles.

Expect shimmering highs, defined mids, and a responsive dynamic range that adapts beautifully to your touch and style.

Designed and handcrafted in the Philippines.

Key Features & Benefits

• Vintage Voicing, Modern Drive: – Get classic neck and middle clarity paired with a powerful, overwound bridge that pushes your amp into rich overtones.

• Custom-Calibrated Set: – Perfectly balanced outputs. The Neck (6.8kΩ) delivers glassy cleans, the Middle (7.1kΩ) offers classic chime, and the hot Bridge (7.8kΩ) provides sustain and punch.

• RWRP Middle Pickup: – The Reverse-Wound, Reverse-Polarity middle pickup provides authentic, hum-cancelling "quack" in positions 2 and 4.

• Vintage-Correct Construction: – Built with Alnico V magnets, fiberboard flatwork, and cloth push-back wires for classic tone and easy installation.

Technical Specifications

• Configuration: SSS Strat Set (Neck, Middle, Bridge)

• Magnets: Alnico V

• Wiring: Vintage Cloth Push-Back

• Flatwork: Vintage Fiberboard

• Pole Piece Spacing: 52mm

• DC Resistance: Neck 6.8kΩ, Middle 7.1kΩ (RWRP), Bridge 7.8kΩ (approx.)

• Style / Cover: White

• Handcrafted: In the Philippines

Options Available:

• Position: Neck | Middle | Bridge | Full Set

Wiring & Setup Guide

• Wiring Color Code:

• White: Hot

• Black: Ground

• Recommended Setup:

• Pots: 250kΩ

• Tone Capacitor: 0.047μF

• Supports: 5-Way Blade Switch

Ideal For

• Blues, Funk, Indie, and Modern Rock

• Players needing smooth cleans and a hotter bridge for solos

• Studio musicians requiring tonal flexibility

• Luthiers and DIY builders upgrading stock Strat® pickups

Package Includes

• 1x Montances Custom-Balanced Strat Set (Neck, Middle, Bridge)

• White Pickup Covers

• High-quality mounting screws and tubing

• Wiring diagram link: montancesguitarwiring.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will this set fit my Stratocaster®?

A: Yes, this set uses standard SSS routing and 52mm spacing, designed to fit most Fender® Stratocaster® and Strat-style guitars.

Q: Are these noiseless pickups?

A: These are true vintage-style single coils. The RWRP middle pickup provides hum-cancellation in positions 2 and 4, but slight 60-cycle hum (authentic to the tone) may be present when using pickups individually.

Q: Can I order individual pickups?

A: Yes, though we recommend the full calibrated set for matched polarity and balanced output.

Montances Custom Pickups — Where Boutique Tone Meets Filipino Craftsmanship

Trusted by professional players, builders, and tone chasers, every pickup is handcrafted with passion, precision, and artistry. We build boutique tone designed to inspire your playing.

Warranty & Support

• 7-Day Replacement: For any factory defects.

• 30-Day Satisfaction Exchange: Not the right tone? Swap it for another model.

• 2-Year Limited Warranty: Covers repair and performance under normal use.

Montances Pickup Mastery

• Crafted for the Discerning Player: We use only the finest U.S.-grade materials. Montances pickups embody tone, precision, and artistry—crafted without compromise.

• Proprietary Winding Technique: Our signature process minimizes winding capacitance, resulting in extra tonal clarity and improved high-frequency response.

• Trusted by Masters: Leading Filipino guitarists and luthiers rely on Montances for exceptional tone and consistency.

• Where Science Meets Soul: Precision engineering combined with deep musical intuition brings our pickups to life.

• Your Experience, Elevated: We offer exceptional craftsmanship, personalized support, and perfection in every detail.