Seymour Duncan Cory Wong Clean Machine Strat Set

A Signature Collaboration Born from the Modern Funk Scene

Cory Wong has established himself as one of the most prominent funk guitarists of his generation, with ultra-articulated rhythmic playing and an impressive sense of groove. Following the release of his Fender signature Stratocaster in 2021, creating a dedicated pickup set with Seymour Duncan was a natural step, as Cory Wong is a devoted user of the brand. The result: the "Clean Machine" set designed to capture the typical Strat dynamic and clarity, while gaining thickness and versatility when pushing the amp or pedals.

Who Is It For and Which Styles?

The Seymour Duncan Cory Wong Clean Machine Strat Set is aimed at Stratocaster players seeking a snappy clean sound for chicken picking, muted chords, and percussive licks, without sacrificing musicality in solos. It is particularly suited for funk, pop, R&B, soul, indie, gospel, and modern rock styles, as well as anyone looking for a set capable of transitioning from a crystalline clean to a controlled saturation with excellent balance between attack, brightness, and warmth.

Pickup Architecture: Vintage Clarity, Modern Punch, and a Beefier Bridge

The Clean Machine set combines two complementary approaches requested by Cory Wong: the "Strat" brightness and the punch needed to stand out in a mix. The neck and middle positions use Alnico IV magnets for dynamic response, precise highs, and balanced mids, ideal for clean rhythms and breathing arpeggios. At the bridge, Seymour Duncan offers a single-coil format humbucker with stacked coils and Alnico V magnets, delivering more bite and increased presence for riffs and leads. The entire set is slightly overwound to add thickness and consistency while maintaining Strat identity. Handmade in Santa Barbara, California (USA), these pickups feature staggered pole pieces suited for Fender 7.25-inch radius and come with pristine white covers, available exclusively in this finish.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Magnet	alnico V / alnico IV
Category	electric microphone	Winding	simple
Instrument	Strat, guitar	Position	handle, bridge, middle, set
Applications	rock, Funk	Color	White

Type	Stratocaster pickup set (Cory Wong signature)	Pole pieces	staggered
Positions	neck, middle, bridge	Compatibility	Fender 7.25-inch radius
Neck and middle magnets	Alnico IV	Covers	white only
Bridge pickup	single-coil format humbucker	Manufacturing	handmade
Bridge construction	stacked coils	Made in	Santa Barbara, California (USA)
Bridge magnets	Alnico V