Upgrading a Squier Strat?

Question

I have relatively new Squier Affinity Strat HSS that I got in late April.

It currently has the stock pick-ups and humbucker. I was interested in changing them because they get pretty noisy and such when I turn the gain up.

What are some pickups (neck & middle) and a humbucker (bridge) that I could get to put on my Squier?

Also note that I'd want these replacements to be something that I could take out and install on a better guitar; when I get one.

Answer 1

I would just get a new guitar to be honest with you. I would do some research and find out what kind of pick ups your favorite bands use.  

Answer 2

Hi CJ

Buy Seymour Duncan. They are the cleanest and they have clean output. When you use them with a distortion unit, the sustain is very smooth and clean.

You can always remoe them later on as this does not damage the guitar in any way nor the pickups.

Answer 3

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