Thanks again guys. I've ordered the Fralins and I'll post back here and let you all know what I think of them.

I want to have similar output levels to a strat but without sounding exactly like a strat. I want them to look like Mustang pickups too. The Fralins are the front runners at the moment. Money is not really an issue.

Thanks guys. I guess this is how they're meant to sound...I'm getting new pickups!

Nice one. I must admit that particular Marshall is not mine, I do have a 100W DSL and a 50W Vintage Modern in the house, and some smaller amps.

OK this is strange. Individually the pickups measure 5.5K each. Any ideas anyone?

Melbourne Australia

I will in the next couple of hours and I'll post back here as soon as it's done.

Thanks guys. Looks like I'll be buying new pickups.

Ah OK. Thanks man.

Could it be that the pickups are just wired in parallel when they should be in series? This sounds like most logical to me but I'll disconnect the pickups and test them individually when I get home from work tonight. I hate it when I have an epiphany at work and have to wait all day to test the ...

Yes the Marshall is in my house, that is only one of many. My nearest neighbour is miles away so it's not an issue.

Thanks for clearing it up Fran, I agree that an entry level guitar has better sounding pickups. I'll try out some spare strat pickups I've got first before spending further cash on this guitar.

I measured the jack and then at the pickups themselves whilst they were still connected to the switches, there was no change to the resistance when I flipped the switches either. I even tried replacing the volume pot to no avail.

Thanks guys, I thought they were insanely low. I'll disconnect them from the switches and measure them again tonight to get a true reading. Does anyone have any recommendations for replacement pickups?

Thanks for the quick reply. Here are some pictures as requested.

Hi guys,

I recently acquired a 90s MIJ Mustang 69 Reissue. It's a fantastic looking guitar but it has very low output compared to my other guitars. I first thought it was a problem with the volume pot or wiring but all the electronics are fine. I tested the DC resistance of the pickups and they ...