The Super-Caster Set C from American boutique manufacturer Lollar is a handmade pickup set for ST-style electric guitars that blends classic single-coil character with the power and extended dynamic range of modern pickups. Designed for players who value the familiar tone of a traditional design without giving up modern response, the set delivers a punchy, nuanced low end with very detailed articulation. The pickups' enlarged Broiler pole pieces provide a very focused sound with a medium output level and finely resolved highs, supported by a rich bass foundation. Careful winding techniques and the use of selected materials in turn ensure impressive sound fidelity, whether playing with a clean signal or pushing the amplifier into saturation.
The three single coils that make up the Lollar Super-Caster Set C are developed and handmade in the USA and carefully matched to deliver a balanced, dynamic response across all five switch positions, offering consistency and a highly musical feel throughout the range. The output is deliberately tuned to emphasise the mid range, making the set versatile enough for pristine clean passages as well as subtly driven tones, all with clarity and control. The enlarged Broiler magnets ensure an exceptionally even string response and a broader overtone spectrum, which adds greater openness, depth, and refined musical detail, while the slightly increased output keeps the tone transparent yet powerful and noticeably reduces background noise. Installation is straightforward thanks to the supplied screws and springs, classic two-core connection wiring, and hand-labelled bottom plates that clearly identify each pickup position without relying on cable colour codes.
The Lollar Super-Caster Set C was developed for guitarists looking to upgrade the sound of their ST-style guitar and achieve a refined high-end sound and bring noticeably more depth, dynamics, and expressive range to the instrument. These pickups will appeal to players who value finely nuanced tonal variations, a differentiated response, and a warm yet assertive character, offering a balanced voice that avoids overly aggressive mids while remaining articulate and musical. Equally at home in the studio or on stage, the Lollar Super-Caster Set C reveals its full potential wherever quality matters and every nuance counts, making these pickups an ideal choice for experienced players seeking to turn their guitar into a truly individual sonic tool.
Lollar Pickups, founded by Jason Lollar, is a renowned US manufacturer of handcrafted, high-end pickups for electric guitars and basses, earning a stellar reputation among musicians and luthiers alike. Their diverse range includes the balanced, articulate Imperial Humbuckers—celebrated for their P.A.F.-inspired clarity—as well as character-rich P-90s, a variety of vintage-oriented single coils for Strat and Tele models, and premium bass pickups. Sonically, Lollar pickups are prized for their crystal-clear tone, exceptional string separation, and nuanced response, often refining classic designs with enhanced balance and fidelity. Positioned in the boutique price bracket yet widely accessible, they remain a favourite upgrade choice for players seeking authentic, high-quality tones.
The Lollar Super-Caster Set C is ideal for musicians looking to enhance an ST-style guitar with a refined boutique character, combining a balanced output with extended overtones to achieve a sound that will capably span every style from bluesy crunch and soulful clean sounds to dynamic Classic Rock. The pickups will truly shine when paired with high-quality tube amplifiers, where their full tonal spectrum opens up with warmth, clarity, and detail. Used alongside pedalboards, drive or boost pedals, the response remains immediate and nuanced, making this set an appealing choice for players who value maximum dynamics and expressive control. While experimentation is always possible, a classic single-coil setup with 250kOhm potentiometers and a 0.047μF capacitor for the tone control is recommended for optimum results.