Fender Custom Shop Texas Special VS Fat '50s Pickups - Tone King Imperial MK2 Neural DSP

[@bitodin]

0:00 Intro Clean Picking Pattern 0:07 Pos 5 Texas Special 0:28 Pos 5 Fat '50s 0:54 Pos 4 Texas Special 1:16 Pos 4 Fat '50s 1:43 Pos 3 Texas Special 2:06 Pos 3 Fat '50s 2:33 Pos 2 Texas Special 2:58 Pos 2 Fat '50s 3:23 Pos 1 Texas Special 3:49 Pos 1 Fat '50s Clean Rhythm 4:15 Pos 5 Texas Special 4:38 Pos 5 Fat '50s 5:01 Pos 4 Texas Special 5:24 Pos 4 Fat '50s 5:47 Pos 3 Texas Special 6:10 Pos 3 Fat '50s 6:34 Pos 2 Texas Special 6:57 Pos 2 Fat '50s 7:19 Pos 1 Texas Special 7:42 Pos 1 Fat '50s Clean Lead 8:07 Pos 5 Texas Special 8:21 Pos 5 Fat '50s 8:36 Pos 4 Texas Special 8:49 Pos 4 Fat '50s 9:03 Pos 3 Texas Special 9:16 Pos 3 Fat '50s 9:30 Pos 2 Texas Special 9:43 Pos 2 Fat '50s 9:56 Pos 1 Texas Special 10:09 Pos 1 Fat '50s Overdrive Rhythm 10:30 Pos 5 Texas Special 10:52 Pos 5 Fat '50s 11:14 Pos 4 Texas Special 11:36 Pos 4 Fat '50s 11:58 Pos 3 Texas Special 12:19 Pos 3 Fat '50s 12:41 Pos 2 Texas Special 13:03 Pos 2 Fat '50s 13:24 Pos 1 Texas Special 13:45 Pos 1 Fat '50s Overdrive Lead 14:07 Pos 5 Texas Special 14:28 Pos 5 Fat '50s 14:50 Pos 4 Texas Special 15:11 Pos 4 Fat '50s 15:33 Pos 3 Texas Special 15:53 Pos 3 Fat '50s 16:15 Pos 2 Texas Special 16:35 Pos 2 Fat '50s 16:57 Pos 1 Texas Special 17:18 Pos 1 Fat '50s

[@ElvisSasha]

Thank you very much!😊

[@Somnospeed]

Best comparison of these two pickups on KZbin. Well done!

[@ElvisSasha]

Thank you very much!

[@sonnywolfblues]

I like them both for different reasons.The Texas Specials have more high midrange bite and treble whereas the Fat 50s are a bit smoother with more low mids and bass.Thanks for doing the comparision with the same guitar so we can hear exactly what's going on.Some people use two guitars with each pickup set not taking into consideration that two guitars can sound quite different just with the wood alone.

[@ElvisSasha]

I agree with you. Thank you very much!

[@winstonsmith8240]

I think the Texas Specials have a cleaner sound and everything else can be done with EQ. Remember EQ guys? Works wonders. They're both good though.

[@troyfrost1980]

I just ordered the fender custom Texas special shop sss pickup for my stratocaster I can't wait to put in my guitar.

[@ElvisSasha]

It’s good pickups. Hope you will like it! 😊

[@kosmicwizard]

Me too!

[@mrtonysantos]

awesome comparo... confirmed all other comparos that some settings sound similar but others the Fat 50's stand out sounding warmer, and I like warm pickups

[@ElvisSasha]

@@mrtonysantos Thank you very much!

[@Beatedelic_Records]

Clean Rhythm: Especially in positions 2 and 4, the Texas Special single coils capture the classic Fender sound.

[@MrAMF50]

I think the best of all the Fender strat pickups, can’t go wrong either way.

[@tonysarrio8940]

I have the Texas Specials in my 2010 Amer. Std. I love those pickups, but also really like the Fat 50s.

[@congamike1]

Funny thing.... It's not that much difference, but it makes all the difference for me. Thanks!

[@ElvisSasha]

Thank you very much!

[@robertw1871]

I like the specials… pretty close though, after 5 minutes I’d be doing ok with either… the amps got tone knobs after all… that’s a nice little riff that’s got a bit of everything in it.

[@frankswildyear]

Great comparison, probably the best I’ve seen!

[@ElvisSasha]

Thank you very much!

[@JoesMusicStudio]

Great review. I really like the fat 50s. The lows and low-mids are spectacular. They also have excellent clarity. The Texas Specials have more bite or twang to them. There is no wrong decision here. Depends on what you like.

[@ElvisSasha]

Thank you!

[@MelodyCarroll-rx8tk]

I absolutely love ALL of your videos. You offer such nice samples of playing, both clean and overdriven. I love that you don't just play blues licks. That gets old! Really enjoy your playing and it helps me decide on which pickups I would prefer to get. Thank you!

[@ElvisSasha]

@@MelodyCarroll-rx8tk I am very glad that my videos are useful for you. Thank you very much!😊

[@mudwiser1391]

I have Fat 50's in my 2016 Strat, I certainly don't dislike them but they are very much one dimensional in that they sound terrific clean with a touch of reverb, but forget it if you chuck on some overdrive, they are very bright... too bright and they don't play well with overdrive. They just feel weak when it comes to overdrive.

[@variedadesdois2317]

Texas to me is the great pick up for all

[@geraldchan7395]

Pretty close. The Fat50s seem to have an extra sizzle in the lower mids, richer highs, and a deeper character than the TS. Vintage-tone aficionados will probably gravitate toward the Fat50s. That said, the TS sounds wonderful as well. Retaining a good degree of Strat character but w a slightly modern kick

[@CathyHolton-jh1xv]

Fat 50’s sound airier and warmer. Both sound good; both sound like they belong on a Strat, but I tend to play on the neck and there’s a warmth there that sounds perfect.

[@MatejaRistic]

Fat50's sound amazing to me besides the middle pup. This is why I am going to blend a set of Fat50's with a CustomShop69 in the middle to make positions 2 and 4 more Straty but keep the fullness and heaviness in 1 and 5. Anyways, thank you so much for making this video. By far the best comparison on YT! Some kick ass playing too!

[@ElvisSasha]

Thank you very much! ) Good luck with pickups !

[@kutaycan8631]

Fat 50s are rwrp at middle position, where custom 69s are not. You can find a set of cıstom 69s with rwrp at middle but they dont sell them seperately, only set. Without rwrp i wish you luck with custom 69s.

[@MatejaRistic]

⁠@@kutaycan8631yep I know so I ended up blending fat 50’s (neck and bridge) with a v-mode II in the middle for that reason and I absolutely love the way it works. It is exactly what I wanted to get from the sound.

[@navinamroh9733]

Both sound pickup delivery by Ultra series S1 bottom

[@heavymetal11]

Thanks for using the same guitar....( very critical for A to A comparison) I thought i am going for the fat 50s after watching many clips. I like the bounce on the thick strings and the bright of the thin. But here it seems the texas special sound more sparkling/chimey especially on the bridge and bridge+ mid, right? After finished watching: guess i have to go with Texas special.

[@ElvisSasha]

The Fat 50 middle pickup has less midrange than the TS. And in general, TS has more middle and high frequencies on all pickups than Fat 50. And in general, it is difficult to make the right choice on KZbin. It is better to buy TS and Fat 50, play them for a week and make the right choice. Thank you for watching. Good luck in choosing pickups!

[@juankang]

I think I prefer the fat 50s

[@elproff007]

Both sets sound amazing. Love me some Strat tones. 🔥🙏💙

[@jasperchance3382]

great comparison. I think 50's have more twang, but both are just fine texas for the bridge, 50's for neck and middle, imho

[@Slavoy77]

Texas mid focused, silky highs. Fat50 open, airy. Both great pickups. Depend on taste.

[@milankotevski1663]

Fat 50s slightly preferable, but both sound perfectly fine.

[@ShaneStoneOfficial]

Those fat 50s sound insanely good

[@ElvisSasha]

Thank you.

[@stefanoferretti2504]

I'm using temas special but fat 50 are my next setup

[@3hcland]

Hello 🙏🏼 This is amazing!! Can u try Texas Special vs Fender OG 57/62 please

[@ElvisSasha]

@@3hcland Greetings. Thank you very much. I would love to make a comparison video of the TS vs 57/62 pickups, but unfortunately I have already sold those pickups. But if my business goes up, I will buy these pickups again and shoot a video on them. Thank you.

[@3hcland]

Oh yeahhh ,no problem thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ИринаГибилинда]

Як завжди Саша ти супер!!!! - Виконання , віртуозність на високому рівні))))Класс!!!)))

[@ElvisSasha]

Дякую)

[@ElvisSasha]

Та який високий рівень, ти про що? Це просто порівняння різних звукознімачів, та ще і зіграно хреново.😊

[@rachelefogu545]

Thank you, it really helped!

[@ElvisSasha]

You’re welcome ☺️ Thank you very much!)

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

I would go with any of these! Texas Special more Spank, Fat '50s more Warm.

[@jasperchance3382]

I heard the contrary, fat 50's more edge

[@jdssurf]

Paradise City.

[@Pr0God]

Fat 50s sound like Clapton

[@sakusakusaku8144]

Very cool!! 10:30 ~ I like this melody✨

[@ElvisSasha]

Thank you)

[@Siam_Thai.]

SRV's Scuttle Buttin' song 😉

[@ccaappoo97]

fat 50s are better for me, they are closer to the classic stratocaster sound. the ts sound like non-fender pickups

[@ElvisSasha]

Maybe 🤔 yes.

[@santiagoterrazas3279]

Las pastillas fender más dinámicas jamás creadas son las texas special sin duda alguna.

[@deankay800]

Fatso 50's for me.

[@robyvern]

V-mod II sono i migliori pickup

[@richardq16]

to play dire straits what pickups do you recommend?

[@ElvisSasha]

I can't recommend you. You have to choose yourself. The Texas Special has more mids and highs. In general, I would choose Fender American Standard 1996. This guitar is perfect for Dire Straits I think. This is my subjective opinion. And it would be even better, buy Texas Special and Fat 50's, play them and you will understand what suits you better. Good luck!

[@SuperArsen77]

Texas special pickups

[@cgb1394]

texas specials sound better to me. More mids and the bridge is a huge improvement! The 50's sound too ice picky

[@XIGZIX]

What series of guitars is this?

[@ElvisSasha]

This is Fender American Professional One.

[@XIGZIX]

Is the wiring from tone to pickup the same as before?

[@ElvisSasha]

@@XIGZIX I was using two Fender prewired pickguards. Texas Special and Fat 50s prewired pickguards.

[@XIGZIX]

​@@ElvisSasha If we change only the pickup Can we connect the wires as we want?

[@ElvisSasha]

@@XIGZIX Google has many diagrams for soldering pickups. Of course, you can solder the wires as you want.

[@rham2010]

te felicito, muy buena comparacion

[@daynehudek6436]

beautiful

[@geeraertjean-luc9476]

Fat '50s has more headroom .

[@Dushkin1967]

Приветствую, Саша! 🖐️🤗 Вы на любой гитаре сыграете великолепно. Удачи Вам и дальнейших творческих успехов!

[@ElvisSasha]

Спасибо, Надежда!)

[@joeycordeiro3198]

i invent my own riffs. the licks shown here are concidered traing wheels bro.

[@sichuancowboy]

it's a pickup shootout... not a lesson on writing or phrasing... wtf??