100% Strat, just a bit meaner!
Blues Specials are one of Lindy Fralin's best-sellers, and for a good reason!
With a thicker, warmer tone, they're perfect for balancing out a bright guitar and pushing amps hard, all while retaining the Strat tone.
With more turns per coil than Vintage Hots, these slightly overwound pickups sound a bit thicker and hotter than vintage-voiced models.
If you're looking for a thick, warm Strat sound, you'll love Blues Specials!
Plugging in, you’ll immediately get inspired by the powerful, slightly compressed, and creamy tone coming out of these pickups.
You’ll notice the tight and warm midrange coupled with crystal-clear lows and round highs.
Although they're an overwound Strat pickup, they're not too aggressive and feature a very open and dynamic tone.
Chords sound warm, with great string-to-string definition.
Cut through the mix when soloing with a thicker, rounder single note and a powerful attack.
Instantly transform your Strat into a versatile powerhouse and discover what you’ve been missing!
Lindy Fralin Blues Special Strat Pickups features:
• 5% more coil than Vintage Hots: 5% more output and mids, 5% less highs.
• Modified Fender specifications, with more output and a thicker tone.
• High output without losing the traditional Fender sparkle.
• Compensated Bridge for even volume across all pickups.
• USA-made Alnico 5 Magnets and wire for optimal tonal balance and output.
• Handwound with Lindy Fralin's “sectioning” technique for a unique, dynamic tone.
• Handbuilt, locally-sourced fiberboard bobbins for unrivaled quality control.
• Covers: Parchment.
• Magnet Stagger: Stock Stagger
• Middle Polarity: RWRP.
• Neck DC Resistance: ~6.3 kΩ.
• Middle DC Resistance: ~6.3 kΩ.
• Bridge DC Resistance: ~7.1 kΩ.
Specs
| Type | Pickups |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 10 years |
| Country of Origin | United States |
FREE SHIPPING
- Free shipping within Canada.
- Free shipping to the USA.
- Free shipping on international orders over 520$.
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Fast Delivery
- Canada : 1 - 2 business days
- USA : 1 - 2 business days
- Rest of the world: 3 - 5 business days.
Hassle-Free Returns
You have 45 days to test your new gear. If you choose to return it, we’ll send a full refund. It’s that simple: no bogus restocking fees or charges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I tell if an item is in stock? +
Each product page shows an availability status.
• In stock items are ready to ship.
• Out of stock items are currently unavailable.
You can enter your email to be notified when an item is back in stock.
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Where are you located? +
We’re based in Blainville, Quebec, Canada.
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When will my order ship? +
Orders placed before 12 PM EST ship the same business day.
Tracking details are sent shortly after purchase.
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How much does shipping cost? +
Most orders ship free to Canada and the US.
International orders ship free on purchases over $520 CAD.
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Which shipping methods do you use? +
Orders ship via UPS Expedited by default.
For faster delivery, you can select UPS Express Saver at checkout.
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How long does shipping take? +
Typical delivery times are:
• Canada: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• USA: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• International: 3–5 business days with UPS Expedited, 2–3 business days with UPS Express Saver
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Which payment methods do you accept? +
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.
Financing options are available through Klarna and RBC PayPlan.
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Do Canadian customers pay sales tax? +
Yes. Sales tax is applied based on your province of residence:
• Alberta: 5%
• British Columbia: 5%
• Manitoba: 5%
• New Brunswick: 15%
• Newfoundland and Labrador: 15%
• Northwest Territories: 5%
• Nova Scotia: 14%
• Nunavut: 5%
• Ontario: 13%
• Prince Edward Island: 15%
• Quebec: 14.975%
• Saskatchewan: 5%
• Yukon: 5%
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Do USA customers pay import fees? +
Yes. Starting August 29, 2025, all US-bound shipments will be subject to duties, taxes, and brokerage fees.
These charges are determined by US Customs and collected by UPS at delivery.
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Do international customers pay import fees? +
Yes. International shipments may be subject to duties and taxes.
These charges are set by the destination country’s customs authority and collected by UPS at delivery.