Montances Vintage Tweed Strat SSS Single-Coil Pickups

Montances Vintage Tweed Strat SSS Single-Coil Pickups

The Montances Vintage Tweed Strat Pickup Set is your ticket to the golden age of tone. Inspired by the earliest Stratocasters of the 1950s, this set captures the unmistakable chime, "quack," and airy brightness that defined an era. It’s built for the purist seeking authentic vintage response.

Using Alnico II magnets, the Vintage Tweed set delivers a softer attack, scooped mids, and a smooth, expressive dynamic range. From glassy cleans to the rich, nuanced edge-of-breakup, this set retains clarity and musicality in every note.

Designed and handcrafted in the Philippines.

Key Features & Benefits

• Alnico II Magnets: – Provides a smooth magnetic response, a soft, sweet attack, and exceptional touch sensitivity. Perfect for expressive phrasing and nuanced rhythm playing.

• Vintage-Correct Low Output: – The low-output winding delivers scooped mids, shimmering highs, and glassy cleans, allowing your amp and playing to shine.

• Calibrated Set with RWRP Middle: – The Neck (5.3kΩ) is bright, the Bridge (5.8kΩ) is articulate, and the RWRP Middle (5.4kΩ) provides classic "quack" and hum-cancellation in positions 2 & 4.

• Vintage Staggered Pole Pieces: – Ensures balanced string response and volume, contributing to the authentic ’50s Strat® character.

Technical Specifications

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

• Magnets: Alnico II

• Wiring: Vintage Cloth Push-Back

• Flatwork: Vintage Fiberboard

• Pole Piece Spacing: 52mm

• DC Resistance: Neck 5.3kΩ, Middle 5.4kΩ (RWRP), Bridge 5.8kΩ (approx.)

• Style / Cover: Cream

• 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, Country, and clean Worship styles

• Players chasing authentic ’50s-style Strat® tone

• Vintage enthusiasts who value touch sensitivity and dynamics

• Studio musicians needing pristine note clarity

Package Includes

• 1x Montances Vintage Tweed Strat Set (Neck, Middle, Bridge)

• Cream Pickup Covers

• High-quality mounting screws and springs

• Wiring diagram link: montancesguitarwiring.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will these fit my Strat® or Strat-style guitar?

A: Yes! This set fits most Stratocaster®-style guitars with standard SSS routing and pickguards.

Q: What’s the difference between this and modern Strat® pickups?

A: The Vintage Tweed uses lower windings and Alnico II magnets for a softer attack, scooped mids, and a more authentic, bell-like ’50s tone.

Q: Is the middle pickup RWRP?

A: Yes, it’s reverse-wound/reverse-polarity (RWRP) for hum-canceling in switch positions 2 and 4.

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.