Lace Sensors are true single coil pickups; however, internally they are different from classic single coils. The chief difference is that, like the pickups used on the Fender Jaguar, the coil is surrounded by metal barriers which are designed to reduce electro-magnetic interference such as power line hum.
Are lace pickups any good?
They're versatile, quiet, look good, are well built, they're unique, well-endorsed (not counting myself), and can transform your amp more than you realize. The overall output of this set is more than a stock strat but they aren't necessarily high gain, just ballsier than your average stock pickup.
Are Lace Sensor pickups active?
Are the Alumitone pickups active or passive: The Alumitone pickups are passive. What is the difference between an Alumitone and a Sensor pickup? The Lace Sensor is ultimately the worlds quietest true single coil pickup. It utilizes a focused magnetic field as the basis for its sound.