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Hi all, I have a strat that employs SD SSL-1 in N and M positions. And a DiMarzio HS-2 in the B position. I enjoy all three of these p/us' and the HS-2 plays well with the SSL-1 in M. My question/prob is this. My N, NM, M is so much louder/output than the B is. Even though I have the B p/u as...

Hi y'all, Check these out: http://illusionpickups.com/store/index.php?p=product&id=2 Have any of you seen these before, or more importantly, played a guitar with these installed? I gotta admit, I'm intrigued. Y'all helped me when I was looking for a true '50s tone for my MIM '50s Strat...

Hi all, What are some thought on SSl-1 Middle p/u with a APS-1 in Bridge position? Good quack? Good Bridge p/u alone? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I own a MIM '50s Strat with SD SSL-1 N,M and DiMarzio HS-2 in bridge wired for single coil. I had to switch the leads of the HS-2 cuz it was out of phase with the SD. My question is this: How do I get that great in-between tone with the M/B? Currently, I have the middle p/u a lil lower...

Hi all, This is my first post on this forum. I hope y'all can help. This is my MIM '50s alder body strat. I'm looking for a true '54-'57 tone. I'm not interested in Fender's CS '54 due to the fact I feel they are too bright. I'm looking or that true vintage wood-y, organic, hollow tone from...