A2/A5 Hybrid — PIO & Treble Bleed Included — Lifetime Warranty.
Here’s a brand new set of Proper Pickups “Proper Signatures” handwound Stratocaster pickups. This is the exact set you'll receive.
These were developed after years of testing over 140 sets of Strat pickups and working with small winders across the country to create something balanced, dynamic, and inspiring without the harsh top-end most modern pickups have.
We chose a winder in Nebraska to work exclusively with Proper Pickups.
The Alnico 2 & 5 hybrid magnet recipe gives these insane clarity, warmth, balance, and touch sensitivity. Shimmering cleans, vocal mids, woody character, and enough bite when you dig in without ever sounding ice-picky. The 5.9k wind helps to give these a sweet edge.
You’d easily spend $375+ from the Duncan Custom Shop or other boutique builders for this level of quality.
Specs:
Included with EVERY SET:
The included 220pf treble bleed keeps your volume control lively and musical at lower settings, while the .033 PIO cap gives the tone controls a super usable and musical sweep.
Alternatively, you may purchase the Proper Passive Tone Control system for $79 more. Your tone controls start at 0 and end at 10. Everything from Mayer to SRV is in there. No batteries, ever.
Any guitar tech can install these in minutes, or grab a soldering iron and do it yourself.
Fast shipping from Cranston Guitars in Rhode Island.
Feel free to message me with any questions or wiring requests.
We don’t just love Strats—we adore them. Proper Instruments redefines the simplicity of Leo’s original design. Most Strats are muddy when the tone controls are below 7. Players just live with it—or add a treble bleed.
That’s child’s play.
Proper Passive is built to be usable from 0–10—you can’t get a bad sound, even at bedroom volumes. 0 starts your journey—JM/BB-style. 10 delivers full SRV bite and presence. Everything in between is there for the taking.
All with no batteries or useless blender controls, Ever.
Setup, overhaul, or full restoration—we’ve got you.
Every guitar is different. We take the time to understand what you have and what you want before recommending our services. No upsells. No guesswork. Just real guidance backed by experience.
For larger or specialty work, we partner with Boylan Guitars in Harrisville, RI—our community partner.
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