Lollar ST Special Set PA
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Lollar
ST Special Set PA
Product Info
Article Number:
418788
Brand:
Lollar
Model:
ST Special Set PA
Category:
Single Coil Pickups
Price:
$394.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Lollar ST Special PA pickups are a serious upgrade for your Strat. They give you that classic Fender chime with added punch and sustain – almost like a hint of humbucker power. Perfect for players wanting a hotter, more articulate vintage tone, especially in blues, rock, and country, without losing that Strat character.
Product Description
- Lollar ST Special Set PA
- Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
- 3 Single coils
- For ST-Style models
- Medium output
- Fat sound with harmonic highs
- smooth bass and powerful
- humbucker-like attack and sustain
- Faster distortion at the amplifier
- The middle pickup is reverse-wound
- Reverse-polarity (RWRP) for humbucking operation in positions 2 and 4
- Wax potted
- Not stacked
- Connections: 2-wire
- DC resistance (bridge): 7.6 kOhm - (middle): 7.1 kOhm - (neck): 6.7 kOhm
- Cap colour: Parchment
- Hand wound in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound Alnico 5 magnets deliver a rich, vocal midrange tone.
- • Reverse-wound middle pickup effectively cancels hum in in-between positions.
- • Wax potting minimizes microphonic noise, improving recording clarity.
- • Parchment covers offer a vintage aesthetic and authentic feel.
CONS
- • Higher DC resistance might require tweaking amp settings for optimal results.
- • The 'fat' sound can feel a little muddy with very scooped EQ settings.
- • Price point places it in a premium-priced category for pickup sets.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge, Middle, Neck
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
Bridge: 7.6 kOhm, Middle: 7.1 kOhm, Neck: 6.7 kOhm
Mounting
Standard ST-style
Cover
Parchment
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lollars offer a noticeably more robust output and sustain than vintage Fender pickups, while still retaining that core Fender clarity and character.
Yes, as long as your Squier has standard ST-style pickup routing, these will drop right in – just be prepared to potentially adjust your amp's gain.
While they’re described as 'fat', the Alnico 5 magnets still retain good high-end response. You’ll likely need to dial back some treble, but they shouldn't be overly dark.
