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2-Stroke Humbucker Pickup

2-Stroke Humbucker Pickup

5(21 ratings)

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$101.00at Pegcity PickupsChecked Nov 11

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $101.00 at Pegcity Pickups on Nov 11.
  • Our take on the 2-Stroke Humbucker Pickup

    The 2-Stroke is a high-output humbucker set from a small builder, made since 2020 with an Alnico 5 magnet and wax potting. The neck reads 8.0k and the bridge 9.4k, so the bridge pushes hard while the neck stays clearer. It cleans up well when you roll the volume knob back, which is the main reason players like it. It suits rock, punk and metal players more than vintage-voiced blues or jazz players.

    Best forRock, punk and metal players who want a hot bridge pickupPlayers who ride the volume knob for clean-to-dirty tonesGuitarists upgrading a stock humbucker set
    Pros
    • Alnico 5 magnet gives a warm, full character under the gain
    • Bridge at 9.4k delivers punchy, saturated overdrive
    • Neck at 8.0k keeps cleans clear and defined
    • Wax potted, so it resists microphonic squeal at high volume
    • Cleans up with the volume knob alone, no channel switching
    Cons
    • Hot wind means less sparkle and snap than vintage-output humbuckers
    • Not voiced for country, jazz or low-gain blues players
    • Only sold as a set, so you cannot buy one pickup alone
    • Small builder, so less long-term track record than big brands

    2-Stroke Humbucker Pickup prices at every store

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      $101.00Checked Nov 11
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    What reviewers say

    • 5 / 521 ratings

    Rated 5 out of 5 across 21 ratings, with owners praising the output and the way it responds to the volume knob. Buyers describe it as a strong upgrade over stock pickups for heavier styles.

    What people mention
    • OutputPraisedOwners say the bridge has plenty of power and pushes an amp into tight, saturated overdrive.
    • Volume knobPraisedPlayers report going from dirty to warm, clear cleans using the volume knob alone.
    • NoisePraisedThe wax potting is credited with keeping the pickups quiet at high gain.
    • VersatilityMixedReviewers call it great for rock, punk and metal but less at home in low-gain or vintage styles.

    About the 2-Stroke Humbucker Pickup

    The 2-Stroke is a humbucker pickup set and has been the flagship model since 2020. It was developed to deliver a higher power rating than other humbuckers the makers could find. It uses an Alnico 5 magnet and is wax potted for squeal-free operation.

    The pickups give a lot of power. With the volume knob alone, the tone goes from punchy, tight, saturated overdrive to warm, clear cleans. It is used mostly for rock, punk and heavy metal, and suits other genres too.

    Type
    Humbucker pickup set (neck and bridge)
    Magnet
    Alnico 5
    Output
    Neck 8.0k, bridge 9.4k
    Construction
    Wax potted for squeal-free operation
    Best for
    Rock, punk and heavy metal

    Questions and answers

    What does the 8.0k and 9.4k output mean?
    Those are the DC resistance readings for the neck and bridge. The bridge at 9.4k is hotter and drives an amp harder; the neck at 8.0k stays clearer.
    Will it fit my guitar?
    It is a standard humbucker set, so it fits guitars routed for humbuckers. Check your cavity depth and mounting ring before buying.
    Does it squeal at high gain?
    It is wax potted, which is the standard fix for microphonic squeal. Owners report it stays quiet at high volume.
    Is it good for clean tones?
    Yes, if you roll the volume knob back. The maker designed it to go from saturated overdrive to warm, clear cleans that way.
    What music is it voiced for?
    Rock, punk and heavy metal. Its hot wind and Alnico 5 magnet suit gain; players wanting vintage sparkle should look at lower-output pickups.
    What is in the set?
    A neck and a bridge humbucker. It is sold as a matched pair, not as single pickups.
    Where is the 2-Stroke Humbucker Pickup cheapest?
    At Pegcity Pickups, for $101.00, as of our latest check.
    What do buyers say about the 2-Stroke Humbucker Pickup?
    Rated 5 out of 5 from 21 ratings.

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