pickups for blues and classic rock

[aswefallintostatic]

Hey guys! So I've got a MIM Classic Series 60's Strat.
I love the guitar, but the pickups are just a little too weak for me. I play mostly blues-rock (ZZ Top, Bonamassa, SRV type stuff), and I was wondering what the best pickup combo is for heavy blues and classic rock.
Also, I just can't swing high budget. Thanks in advance!

 

[HamishR]

Well if you like SRV you might be able to pick up (excuse the pun!) a used set of Texas Specials for not too much. There are loads and loads of higher output Strat pickups out there, but really Strats always did have relatively low output pickups. That's why things like Tubescreamers and Klons are so popular with Strat players.

The Dimarzio Blue Velvets always sounded good to me for a slightly fuller Strat sound. You can get Hotrails etc but then it doesn't really sound like a Strat any more.

 

[Mcknib]

Check guitar fetish they get some good reviews on Google and u tube

Thoughts on Guitar Fetish Pickups?

I was thinking of some p90's to put in a cheap guitar. Anybody ever had any? I've heard mixed reviews on Guitar Fetish in general. I know the pickups are cheap enough, just wondering if I'm spinning my wheels. I don't mind used pickups but even the best used deals I have found are twice as much...

www.thegearpage.net

I put a set of their aged slick '65s in my jap strat I like them, lots of tonal variety I messaged them before I took the plunge they're pretty responsive if you tell them what you're looking for

"Texas" Alnico Stagger Pickup, Fits Strat® -ST_TX_STG

 

[Danbieranowski]

Check guitar fetish they get some good reviews on Google and u tube

Thoughts on Guitar Fetish Pickups?

I was thinking of some p90's to put in a cheap guitar. Anybody ever had any? I've heard mixed reviews on Guitar Fetish in general. I know the pickups are cheap enough, just wondering if I'm spinning my wheels. I don't mind used pickups but even the best used deals I have found are twice as much...

www.thegearpage.net

I put a set of their aged slick '65s in my jap strat I like them, lots of tonal variety I messaged them before I took the plunge they're pretty responsive if you tell them what you're looking for

"Texas" Alnico Stagger Pickup, Fits Strat® -ST_TX_STG

I was gonna recommend GFS as well. I have a set of their P-90s and they sound great for mid-gain.

 

[Gordo]

Ditto on GFS