Pickup Guide
Choose the Right Tone Addict Pickup Set
Not sure which pickup set is right for your guitar, or tonal needs? This guide gives a quick overview of each Tone Addict pickup set and the type of player, tone, and guitar it is designed for.
If you are unsure, send me your guitar, amp, playing style, and what you dislike about your current pickups, and I’ll help point you toward the best fit.
Pickups For Stratocaster
First Dawn Pickup Set
Fuller, woodier, late-’60s inspired Strat tone
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Best for players chasing vocal Strat tones through a Plexi-style amp — woody mids, rounded treble, tight lows, and a balanced vintage-style response across all three positions.
Choose First Dawn if:
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You want fuller late-’60s Strat character
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You like vocal, expressive lead tones with a woody midrange
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You’re chasing late-’60s/early-’70s Strat-into-Plexi sounds
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You want rounded treble without losing clarity or bite
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You prefer a set that feels balanced across the neck, middle, and bridge
Pink Resurrection Pickup Set
Chimey, open, indie/jangle-leaning Strat tone
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Best for players who want airy top end, clear chord separation, percussive snap, and a bright, expressive Strat voice with definition and sweetness rather than brittle harshness.
Choose Pink Resurrection if:
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You want chime, sparkle, and open chord clarity
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You like jangly rhythm parts, atmospheric clean tones, and alternative-style Strat sounds
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You want a percussive, elastic response under the fingers
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You use clean amps, modulation, delay, reverb, or light drive
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You want brightness and definition without the shrill top end
