HSS strat

[GREGMW]

I am finishing off a very long going project
Have I purchased the wrong single coils as the poles are out of line with the strings
Alnico 2 pro

What are my options ? Do SD make single coils for straight mounting ?


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[Synapsys]

Seems your bridge and neck are Gibson spaced. Rail pickups will be your best option, since I don't think SD offers different string space for its single coils.

[Mincer]

If you don't notice a drop off of volume on the bigger strings, then it is just visual. If you do, yes, I agree, this is where rail pickups shine. SD doesn't make single coil rails with a vintage sound, though...you'd have to get something like Vintage Rails.

[beaubrummels]

IME the outside strings being inside the poles is better than the outside strings being outside the poles.

[ArtieToo]

It's important to understand that the pole piece doesn't pick up the signal. The coil does. The pole piece simply induces magnetism unto the string. It's like a hand grenade. Close, is sufficient.