Humbuckers for Strats

[jajaw]

Re: Humbuckers for Strats

Try the 500k pot, your 250k might acutally be 200k? Check them with a meter before you put them in.

I have a SD PG's in a Strat with a 500k tone pot, sounds good to my tin ears! I think it was Jeremy on this board who recommended it, great choice IMO.

[Troy T. Blues]

Re: Humbuckers for Strats

Try the 500k pot, your 250k might acutally be 200k? Check them with a meter before you put them in.

I have a SD PG's in a Strat with a 500k tone pot, sounds good to my tin ears! I think it was Jeremy on this board who recommended it, great choice IMO.

Cool jajaw, I'm gonna try that...I think my tech might change the cap too (to whatever is standard for a hummer)

[Benjy_26]

Re: Humbuckers for Strats

What is the verdict on the Screamin' Demon here?

Liked or disliked?

Is it something that you think could be right for me? Thanks!

I've not had much experience with the deamon in a strat, though my friend did have one in his Floyd equipped Jackson Dinky. It sounded kind of thin and harsh in that particular guitar, though how much was the pickup and how much was the guitar, I can't say.

[Troy T. Blues]

Re: Humbuckers for Strats

Thanks Benjy.

OK....I think I've finally made up my mind. I spoke to my guitar tech today who is VERY familar with what I like and knows Duncan pups. So, some of my initial thoughs have been confirmed.

HH - '59 Neck / JB Trembucker

SSH - '59 Trembucker

I think I'll play it safe and go this route. I appreciate all your help. Thank you!

[Curly]

Re: Humbuckers for Strats

Troy,
sorry for jumping in on the end here ...

I haven't tried any full HBs in a strat, so I can't comment on that; however, I have an SSL-3 in the bridge of one of my Warmoth strats, and I love that pickup, and I've recommended it several times here.

I find that the output rivals an hb, but it's warm and sustains great, and retains the traditional strat look

I made a few raw clips here:
SSL-3 clips

honestly, I'm not trying to confuse the issue - I agree that no single sized hb is the same as a full sized ... just something to keep in mind for the future. This pickup was recommended to me when I asked a local builder what he liked in a strat, and he told me, "APS neck, SSL mid, and SSL-3 bridge". He was right - it cures that weak bridge syndrome that strats have!

Peace

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Humbuckers for Strats

Ponder this...I hated a C5 in my strat...How about the CC with your split tones being 7k...Nice warm rich singing bridge lead tones...

I Use a Scremon Demon in the bridge of one of my alder/maple strats and love it also,though it's 5k split tones are a bit thin...The JB and the CC have the best split tones you're gonna get out of a fullsized humbucker...You need to stay at 10k or above in order to get some balls from your split tones...The 59 is a great all around pickup and covers alot of ground,but it's split tones are weak and anemic...Welcome aboard...

John

[Troy T. Blues]

Re: Humbuckers for Strats

Curly, that would be the perfect pup for me...However, it would be noisy in my higher gain applications, etc...I want a hummer for the fatness, gain and no hum.

I think I'm sticking with my previous post. I think it's a good solid decision and I don't think I can go wrong with those choices.