I used to have this set in my 2008. Fender Roadworn 60's Strat, now I bought this for my custom built, and with flattening the pole pieces, it works wonders. The sound is clear, pickups are a bit overwound, it gives me that rock tone i needed, I didn't want a noiseless pickup, these are the true Strat sound with a little bit of extra grit and they are dirt cheap, best bang for your buck.