Our Z-Core 5 family of pickups utilize Tone Tuning Technology™ to mimic the frequency response of AlNiCo 5, the magnet alloy that is most closely associated with the classic Strat® tone. The 5 voicing is the most open and transparent, giving that signature, glassy Strat quack in the in between positions, a nice, open, “woody” response in the neck and that classic Strat snap in the bridge. Coming in at 3.2 Henries, the Z-Core 5 Vintage Hot has a response similar to a slightly overwound aftermarket or boutique pickup, still very Stratty but just a bit hotter than anything that came out of a vintage guitar. While the ZVH5 measures close to 6000 Ω resistance, it is similar to a conventional pickup wound to about 7000 Ω.

Featured in: Z-Core 5 Vintage Hot Set, Z-Core 5 Modern Set, Z-Core 5 Vintage Staggered Set

Legacy Series equivalent: Vintage Single 5 Double Underwound (SV5W)

Please note:

• Pickups may take 2-3 weeks before ready for shipment.

• Lefties are considered special orders and may take up to 3 weeks before ready for shipment.

• Left-handed "Z-Core" pickups are only available from the Custom Shop. If you want this feature for a set, here is an option.

• Z-Series pickups have their covers potted on. Removal will void the warranty.

• Cover color choice is presented at checkout.

• All of our pickups are made to order and with fixed cover (pickups potted in their covers) Z-Series/Z-Core models, orders placed will be built with covers selected at checkout and color changes will be subject to a $10 restock fee, $25.00 for a set of three.