Alnico 3 rod magnets: Provides a solid midrange with less modern magnet 'scoop' for authentic vintage tone
Modified vintage stagger: Ensures excellent string-to-string balance across all positions
Fully wax potted: Reduces microphonic feedback for cleaner sound
Latex height adjustment tubing: Allows precise pickup positioning for optimal fit
Supplied with installation guide and screws: Simplifies setup for DIY users
Summarized by Shop
With unrivalled clarity and great dynamics, the Surfari set mimics the earliest of Stratocaster sounds - right back to the mid 50s. The Alnico 3 magnets also make for a solid mid-range, with less "scoop" than more modern magnets.
The Surfari set uses rod magnets with our "Modified Vintage Stagger" allowing for great string to string bala
Neck Pickup
5.9k DCR
Middle Pickup
6.1k DCR
Bridge Pickup
6.4k DCR
Magnet Type
Alnico 3 rod
Inductance
Neck 2.6H, Middle 2.7H, Bridge 3.0H
Hookup
Vintage braid, winding direction clockwise, polarity north pole up
Summarized by Shop
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Great sounding pickups, good for Hendrix cleans
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Tony · August 6, 2026
The 54 sound
I was first impressed that there was a left handed stagger option let alone A3 magnets and not to mention the price. They quickly arrived and once I installed them was pleasantly surprised by the clean mellow sound of the Surfari set. These are actually quite mellow due to the A3 magnets and have very little string pull, if you raise the pickups and crank the amp you will be surprised how good they sound overdriven but the cleans are a given and not in the slightest bit harsh or ice picky. I think I’ll try the classic ones next time.
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Darwin · April 1, 2026
Tonerider Surfaris
Installed Surfari pickup set in a Squire affinity Strat as the original ceramic pickups were weak on tone. Also replaced pots, switch and jack with quality US made parts. Delighted with the clean bell like tones I get through a Princeton Reverb amp now. I chose Toneriders because I had installed a set of Hot Classics in a Squire Tele a while back and was very pleased with the results there. Great pickups, reasonable pricing, big improvement in tone.
