I wanted to replace the stock N3 pickups on my 2010 Fender Deluxe strat. After some online research, I ended up installing the Special Blond set. The result was exactly what I wanted! Really nice overdriven tone with the bridge pickup and excellent pristine cleans on the middle and neck (btw this may be the first middle pickup that I seriously like)! High-quality boutique components for a reasonable price. I honestly cannot leave my strat down right now!