i have a 91 strat plus (MIA) and want to swap out the lace sensors for sd, probably the ssl-2 set. how do these sound? is the bridge pup a bit weak? should i go for something like the ssl-3 for the bridge? cheers
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i like generally all classic rock a la deep purple, led zep, the who, pink floyd kiss, metallica, ac/dc, black sabbath, dire straits, rolling stones and eric johnson. basically its pretty broad so yer fire away with your opinions
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SSL-2's would be fine, IMO, and I like the SSL-3 as well - a tapped version would give you a couple extra tones. Yes, some folks say a stock SSL-2 is a little weak in the bridge.
I have the stock calibrated set in my G & L, and they sound great, but you do want to be able to roll off some tone on the bridge in any case.
APS-2's are a nice option, especially for an ash body or maple neck. They're terrific in the neck slot.
A hybrid mix like APS neck / SSL2 mid/ SSL3 bridge is also worth considering.
check the vintage strat pickup reviews in the Vault for a good rundown of your choices."music heals"
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I have an SSL-2 in my Nashville Telecaster, paired between SD Vintage 54 Tele pups. It is an excellent bright/clear 50's/60's sounding Strat pup. Some say the SSL-1 is glassier, I'm not sure, I think it depends on your fretboard radius and set-up. These pups are great for retro sounds, would do a fine job covering about 1/2 of the artists you mentioned.
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IIRC the consensus is that the staggered pups are "better" for a vintage type fretboard radius (7-1/2 or 9-1/2), while the flat pole pieces (SSL or APS "2") are for flatter fretboards (like Warmoth's 10-16" for example).
Curly's suggestion of an APS in the neck & an SSL in the middle is a great starting point. Either an SSL-3 or a Quarter Pound in the bridge, with a tapped coil, should get you almost everything you're looking/listening for and lots of versatility. (I haven't tried an SSL-3 personally, but love my tapped QP after putting a steel plate under it - more lower mids and a tele-type twang.)
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