Recent content by HSSdave

Yes, amazon is authorized - it's the SD store on amazon - I did verify the authorized thing because that matters to me. Not that unfortunate, just the joy of the journey. Appreciate you mentioning to check if the screws are bottoming out.

I've purchased 5 SD pups, all from SD themselves (Their support and this forum have been helpful). This one was from SD on Amazon. I got the silencers in August '24, The bridge (vintage) seems fine and sounds delightful, what I use mostly. The neck was never great, and just attempted to do some...

Thanks, was worth a try. Pulled the pup out and tried again - the low E screw is stripped and I hit the others as hard as I could. The bridge pup seems better - but enough is enough. At least I get to go pup shopping now. :-)

Tried taking out one of the screws (low E) and now it seems stripped and won't go in even as far as before. Thanks anyway, I must of just gotten a bad one - it was fun to try.

My Silencer pole screws are over 1mm high and can't be lowered anymore in my PRS SE Standard 24-08 - causing string clicking. Compared to my Screamn' Demon which has the screws almost flush. Maybe they just work in specific guitars? Can anything be done, or is this just the nature of the beast?

The PRS is bland and I looking into option and everything is starting to sound the same, so, I'm here for a little guidance. Is there any benefit to trying just a bridge or neck and then look to a set in the future, if so, should I start bridge or neck? Or, as long as I'm soldering, just put in...

Recently completed my first dive into the strat HSS rabbit hole with the Screamin’ Demon Trembucker and used my stock 2001 AM Strat single coils. Now that I'm committed I'm considering upgrading my neck and middle pups (just wanted to see if I could pull off the humbucker first). 1. Any good...