I replaced the bridge pickup on my Strat with this. Careful listening reveals it to be slightly darker sounding than a true single coil, but this is to be expected. In a band situation, it souns just like a regular Strat pickup. IN a studio environment, the absence of hum made it possible for me to record in my home studio using a Strat, as opposed to using humbuckers. I also like that there is no logo on the pickup, so it preserves the look of the guitar. Highly recommended, and I'm considering getting another one for my new Strat.