I bought this set to replace 27-year old MIJ stratocaster Fujigen made electronics. I really like the sound of original ceramic pickups in the guitar and do not want to mess in any way with the aged detail they have, nor the guitar in general and that is why I chose the solderless harness. After installing this set I started playing and I immediately noticed the remarkable clarity and balance which had arrived. I would say the sound of the pickups are much more "alive" now. Never could have guessed just electronics can make this much of a difference! Also, of course all the crackling of the knobs is gone. And tone & volume knobs are now much more responsible and stable & the "feel of an expensive system" is surely here. Quality is american handmade, so made in detail as they promise. I'm sure I can go another 27 yrs with this setup :D
If you already like you guitar sound, but want to polish it more and get rid of the difficulties what old electronics bring, this is the best possible upgrade hands down. -Nothing is missing, but brought back up front.