In This Set

• Bridge: Z-Core Vintage 5™ (ZVN5)
• Middle: Z-Core Vintage Underwound 5™ (ZVU5)
• Neck: Z-Core Vintage Underwound 5™ (ZVU5)

Recommended Controls Kits

• Kit #6: (3) CTS 250k audio taper pots
• Kit #6A: (2) CTS 250k audio taper pots, (1) 250k no load tone pot
• Kit #9: (3) CTS 275k audio taper pots  
• Kit #9A: (2) CTS 275k audio taper pots, (1) 250k no load tone pot
• Kit #10: (2) CTS 250k audio taper pot, (1) Bourns 250k no load blend pot 
• Kit #10A: (1) CTS 250k audio taper pot, (1) CTS 250k no load audio taper pot, (1) Bourns 250k no load blend pot
• Kit #11: (2) CTS 275k audio taper pot, (1) Bourns 250k no load blend pot
• Kit #11A: (1) CTS 275k audio taper pot, (1) CTS 250k no load audio taper pot, (1) Bourns 250k no load blend pot

Description

The Z-Core 5 Vintage Set is the lowest output Strat set we make, targeted at that classic low wind 50’s/late 60’s response in the neck and middle. The slight hotter bridge, like an early/mid 60’s output, provides a more balanced response than you would find in a true vintage set of pickups. It is compatible with conventional 250 kΩ controls. We recommend control kit 6 with this set(or 10 if you want to add a blend pot). Use kit 9 (or 11) for a 275 kΩ load if you want to open up the high end just a wee bit more. Select the kit with an "A" on the end if you want a no load tone pot for the neck and middle pickups (or a master no load for kits 10 & 11).

Controls Kit Assembly Information

• Assembled sets are fully wired with controls, 5-way switch and capacitor mounted on a cardboard template.
• They don’t include pickguards, knobs or a switch tip.
• Sets are wired with Strat spacing. Please let us know if you have anything non-standard.

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

** Pickups may take 10-15 days before ready for shipment. Lefties are considered special orders and may take up to 3 weeks before ready for shipment.