Individually boxed... new... never opened or used!
The HS-3™ has been the weapon of choice for Strat®-powered
classical metal since the early 1980s. Far from being a high-output
monster, the HS-3™ is actually a smooth and relatively quiet pickup that
produces a sweet overdrive tone without jagged edges. These qualities
combine perfectly with a heavily distorted amp, because the sound won’t
get muddy or messy. The HS-3™ is also versatile — it’s a noise-free
pickup in a live situation or in the studio.
The HS-3™ works very well with high-gain amps, but the classic setup is
with an overdrive pedal and a Marshall® amp. The pedal boosts sustain
and distortion, and the sound cleans up dramatically when the pedal is
switched off. Works well in all 3 positions on a Strat® for a slightly
warmer-than-usual Strat® sound. Also works well as a bridge pickup with
HS-4™ (neck) and HS-2™ (middle). Combines in middle and neck positions
with bridge humbuckers like PAF Pro®, PAF®, Air Classic™, and Norton®.
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Alnico 5
Output mV: 93
DC Resistance: 23.72 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 1980
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