Quote Originally Posted by Spudman
I have one Strat with 2 golds and a red. True they don't sound "classic" but I love the noiseless factor. In a band situation they seem to project just fine. The most noticeable change for me was the lack of string pull from the pickups. The strings vibrate longer and easier and it takes less effort to activate them. It's a different playing experience for sure and not a bad one by any means.
I agree..they really don't sound bad...it was just I couldn't get used to the "different" factor. I'm keeping the set on my MIM strat (red, silver, and blue).