The Vintage Hot HSS Set from Gramel Guitars blends two Vintage Hot single-coils with one PAF-style humbucker, all handwound in Sweden. This configuration gives you the snappy clarity and bite of vintage single-coils plus the fuller tone of a humbucker — ideal for players seeking tonal versatility and boutique character in every position. Engineered for expressive range, dynamic detail, and consistent build quality for musicians across Sweden and Europe.
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Price range: 89 € through 299 €
Matched set – balanced output across all positions
HSS Stratocaster Pickup Set: Vintage Hot Strats with a Classic PAF Bridge
Our HSS Stratocaster Pickup Set offers a perfect blend of vintage warmth and modern versatility. Featuring our Vintage Hot Strat Pickups in the neck and middle positions, combined with a traditional A4 PAF in the bridge, this set is designed to provide the best of both worlds — from punchy, vintage single-coil tones to powerful, creamy humbucker sounds.
The Vintage Hot Strat Pickups deliver a bit more punch than traditional ‘50s Strat pickups, with a slightly less scooped midrange. This makes them more versatile across a range of styles, providing a balanced tone that transitions smoothly from neck to middle position without a dramatic shift. The result is a cohesive, consistent sound that pairs perfectly with the bridge pickup.
The A4 PAF bridge pickup is designed to cut through the mix with clarity, retaining a rich amount of treble without sounding thin or brittle. The humbucker delivers that classic PAF sweetness, with a smooth, yet defined sound that suits everything from soulful leads to crunchy rhythm playing. This bridge pickup comes in an F-spaced (52mm center-to-center) format unless otherwise specified by the customer.
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Specs
Magnets: Alnico 5 N, M / Alnico 4
Wire: AWG 42
Lead wire: Vintage push-back (N, M) and vintage braided wire or modern 4-conductor.
Potting: Fully-, flash- or unpotted upon request.
Output Neck: 6.1k
Output Middle: 6.1k
Output Bridge: 8.2k
Can be over- or underwound upon request.
