the fender hot noiseless™ strat® pickups are a ceramic version of the original fender noiseless pickups. ceramic magnets are quite strong and as such are normally hotter. they produce pronounced mids and a quick bass response. the strong magnets allows the pickup to retain articulation and clarity, even when introduced to extreme gain.these pickups are identified by the word "noiseless" in silver cursive on the aged white pickup cover, just like the vintage noiseless. however, they can be distinguished by the fact that all pole pieces are flat (non-staggered). hot noiseless™ strat® pickups have been standard on the jeff beck signature model since 1998, but were never available on the american deluxe. they are still available from the fender custom shop.features include: