Pig Iron
Strat-sized single-coils with classic Stratocaster bell tone — articulate cleans, smooth bridge bite. Available standard or overwound for extra grunt.
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Pickup Overview
A classic Strat-style single-coil with all the snap, clarity and bell-like tone you expect — at a fraction of the cost of high-end alternatives.
The Pig Iron is hand-tuned with Alnico II/V magnets and 42/43 AWG wire. Available as a standard set (6.2 / 6.0 / 5.8 kΩ) or an overwound set (9.2 / 7.5 / 7.5 kΩ) for guitarists who want a little more push from their Strat.
Available with Black, White, Parchment or Cream covers.
Sound Clips
Bridge — Clean
Bridge — Dirty
Middle — Clean
Middle — Dirty
Neck — Clean
Neck — Dirty
Bridge — Clean (Overwound)
Bridge — Dirty (Overwound)
Middle — Clean (Overwound)
Middle — Dirty (Overwound)
Neck — Clean (Overwound)
Neck — Dirty (Overwound)
Specifications & Supporting Information
Technical Specifications
- DC Resistance (Bridge)
- 6.2 kΩ (Overwound 9.2 kΩ)
- DC Resistance (Middle)
- 6.0 kΩ (Overwound 7.5 kΩ) — RW/RP
- DC Resistance (Neck)
- 5.8 kΩ (Overwound 7.5 kΩ)
- Magnet Type
- Alnico II/V
- Coil Wire
- 42/43 AWG enamel
- Conductors
- 2-conductor (waxed cloth)
Build
- Format
- Single-coil for Stratocaster
- Pole Spacing
- Bridge 52 mm · Middle 52 mm · Neck 50 mm
- Baseplate
- Custom etched fibre
- Supplied With
- Mounting screws & springs
Recommended Components & Applications
- Recommended Components
- 250 kΩ pots, .047 µF tone capacitor
- Applications
- Strat-style single-coil — covers vintage Strat tones through hot-rod blues. Optional overwound variants for extra punch
What Players Are Saying
"I put in the Pig Irons this weekend to replace my Lace Sensors and combined with my Hot Rails the tone I am now getting is spot on. They have far exceeded my expectations and are really close to Texas Specials. For that price they really cannot be beaten." — Mark, Ilkeston
"At £18.90 it seemed worth the risk. What a revelation. Beautiful clean tone, responsive, and almost no noise. I had to get the other 2 — couldn't stand the Squier pickups. I can now do Marvin, Gilmour, Rea, Greeny, Clapton, Hendrix and the rest." — Mick, South Wales
"Having been very impressed with my Rolling Mills, I tried the Pig Irons in my Mex Std Strat. They're a massive improvement on the stock pickups — more powerful, but more importantly they deliver that Strat tone — smooth, sweet but warm, clear, almost bell-like in every position." — Stuart, West Yorkshire
"What a difference in sound. I expected an improvement but the change is remarkable. All the classic Strat sounds are there plus that extra something. Would not hesitate in recommending these pickups." — John, Hull
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