M-Tone Strat Dual Rail Pickups | Alnico 5 | Single-Coil Size Humbucker | High-Output Punch
M-Tone Strat Dual Rail
Unleash your Stratocaster’s aggressive potential with the M-Tone Strat Dual Rail. This single-coil sized humbucker drops seamlessly into any standard slot, delivering the powerful output and noise-free performance of a full-sized humbucker without the need for routing. With a high-output wind and Alnico 5 magnets, it produces a tight, compressed low end and articulate highs, perfect for driving amplifiers into modern rock and metal saturation.
Key Features & Tonal Benefits:
- High-Output Wind (14kΩ): Pushes your amplifier into natural overdrive with a strong, compressed signal that enhances sustain and harmonic feedback.
- Alnico 5 Magnet: Delivers a tight, articulate attack with modern definition, featuring deep lows and crystalline highs that cut through dense mixes.
- Dual-Rail Blade Design: Ensures consistent magnetic sensing across all strings, eliminating volume drop-offs during aggressive string bending.
- Hum-Canceling Construction: True dual-coil design provides a silent noise floor even at high gain stages, making it ideal for studio recording and heavy distortion.
Technical Specifications:
- Magnet Type: Alnico 5
- D.C. Resistance: ~14kΩ
- Inductance: ~10.5H
- Lead Wire: 4-Conductor
- Pole Spacing: Rail / Blade (Universal)
- Origin: Machine-wound in Philippines
Wiring Legend:
- Hot / Signal: Red
- Ground: Black
- Series Link / Coil Tap: White & Green
- Bare: Shield
What’s Inside?
- 1 x M-Tone Strat Dual Rail Pickup
- Mounting Screws
- Mounting Springs
Ideal For:
Players seeking to upgrade stock single-coils for high-output modern rock, metal, and shred tones without modifying their pickguard or routing the guitar body.
Notable Artist Users:
- Joey Dizon: [Skychurch]
- Aizakk Clores: [Guitarist]
- Migs Rañeses: [Malayang Pilipino / Session Guitarist]
- Fidel De Jesus: [Guitarist]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Q: Will this fit my Squier or Fender Stratocaster?
- A: Yes. It is designed as a direct drop-in replacement for any standard single-coil pickup route. No modification is required.
- Q: Can this pickup be coil-split?
- A: Yes. The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting via push-pull pots or mini-toggle switches for versatile tonal options.
- Q: What potentiometer value do you recommend?
- A: Use 500kΩ pots for bright, aggressive tones, or 250kΩ for a warmer, smoother response.
M-Tone: Your First Upgrade Done Right
- Built for the Gig. Priced for the Player. Stage-ready clarity and power trusted by working musicians.
- Precision-Wound for Flawless Consistency. Each pickup is machine-wound for balanced tone and reliability.
- Quality Components. Musical Performance. Using globally sourced materials, M-Tone pickups deliver the punch and precision that cut through any mix.
- The Smart Upgrade. No Compromises. Experience professional-grade tone, reliability, and craftsmanship—without breaking your setup.
About M-Tone (Brand Story):
M-Tone Pickups are the proprietary electronics line from Montances Guitar Wiring, a trusted authority in guitar tone shaping. Meticulously voiced to deliver professional clarity and dynamic response, M-Tone pickups are designed to bridge the gap between vintage character and modern reliability. Whether you need chimey cleans or distinct gain, M-Tone provides the high-fidelity signal path your instrument deserves. Your First Upgrade done right.