Seymour Duncan Joe Bonamassa's '63 Cradle Rock Strat Set
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Background and Positioning
Joe Bonamassa discovered the "Cradle Rock" Strat at the Philadelphia Guitar Show in 1994, then acquired this near-mint 1963 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst. Becoming one of the most sentimental guitars in his collection, it takes its name from "Cradle Rock" (Rory Gallagher), a track Joe recorded on his debut album. The goal of this set: to make the unique, powerful sonic character of this 1963 Strat accessible.
Who This Pickup Set Is For
This set is aimed at Stratocaster players seeking a credible vintage tone with pronounced presence: blues rock, classic rock, shuffle, dynamic overdrive, and clear pick attacks. Ideal if you want a balanced set covering everything from crisp cleans to thick drive, while preserving the Strat identity (definition, articulation, volume response).
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive | Winding | simple |
| Category | electric microphone | Number of conductors | 1 |
| Instrument | Strat, guitar | Position | handle, bridge, middle, set |
| Applications | rock, blues | Color | White |
| Magnet | alnico V | Colours | Aging toner |
Questions frequently asked
Are these pickups compatible with a Stratocaster?
This set is designed for Stratocaster-style guitars and includes pickups for the neck, middle, and bridge positions.
What tone does the Seymour Duncan Joe Bonamassa's '63 Cradle Rock Strat Set offer?
The single-coil winding combined with Alnico V magnets aims for a vintage character with pronounced presence. The sound is oriented towards blues rock and classic rock, with clear pick attacks. The volume response retains the definition and articulation typical of a Strat.
Is the Cradle Rock set suitable for clean and overdrive tones?
The intended applications include crisp clean tones, shuffle, and dynamic overdrive, with a thicker drive.
What type of wiring do these Strat pickups have?
Each pickup has a single conductor. The electronics are passive.
What finish is offered on this pickup set?
The white finish uses the Aging Toner color. This presentation reflects the spirit of the 1963 Sunburst Stratocaster nicknamed 'Cradle Rock' by Joe Bonamassa.
