Description
The Bartolini 3XQ-S brings a refined take on the traditional Strat single coil, delivering a clear, smooth voice that leans bright without turning brittle. It’s got that near-vintage character players chase for glassy cleans and chime, and it shines especially well in the middle position where its balanced output and articulate top end help it cut through without stepping on the neck or bridge pickup.
Wound to Bartolini’s exacting standards and finished in black, this pickup drops into any standard Strat-routed pickguard or body without modification. The South Up magnetic polarity is worth noting if you’re mixing and matching pickups across positions – get your polarity wrong and you’ll fight hum cancellation and phase issues, so double-check your setup before you commit to the wiring.
Specs at a glance:
- Length: 2.75″ (70mm)
- Width: 0.69″ (18mm)
- Standard depth: 0.80″
- Magnetic polarity: South Up
Whether you’re refreshing a worn-out stock pickup or building a custom single-coil set from scratch, the 3XQ-S gives you that clear, smooth Strat tone with just enough vintage grit to keep things interesting.
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