1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

[STLMTLHD79]

I just picked up a MINT basically unplayed 1992 HM Strat. I never liked the DZ Super 3 pickup (had one in a Charvel San Dimas). Question is how are the stock fender single coils? I am unable to play the guitar since it is not setup and needs adjustments. I have a SSL-3n and a YJM neck i could swap.

Bridge pickup recommendations? I mostly play metal and hard rock but want some versatility. I have the following in my collection that i could put in the bridge:

PATB1
Crazy 8
TB10 Full Shred
TB 12 Screamin' Demon

[ICTGoober]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

No suggestions from me, but congrats on the killer axe. I had one for a few years, and it was THE ****.

[BlueSnMettle]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

Ummmm..... we’re gonna need a pic!

[ItsaBass]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

Metal and hard rock, but not pigeonholed ("but want some versatility") sounds like a '59/Custom Hybrid to me.

Out of the ones you already own, the Screamin' Demon.

[JamesPaul]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

I'd try the PATB1 or the Demon.

[Mincer]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

If you have the single coils, I'd just try them. As far as the bridge, check out the Custom, 59/Custom Hybrid, and the Parallel Axis.

[STLMTLHD79]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

I think i have counted out the PATB1 (i have it currently in 4 guitars) and the TB12 Demon. I think im going to go with the Crazy 8.

Here is the pic of the guitar like an hour after acquiring it. Bone stock no mods and dead mint!

[Mincer]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

How does it sound stock?

[muttznmongrelz]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

That looks clean - love the color!

[STLMTLHD79]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

How does it sound stock?

havent set it up yet. my experience with the Super 3 in the Charvel San Dimas Model 1 and 2 was not good.

[Mr. B]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

What value are the volume/tone pots?

[Mincer]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

I think when you set it up stock, you can get a baseline for how the guitar sounds, so you might have different ideas of what you want to change (if anything).

[The Guitar]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

What value are the volume/tone pots?

The tone pots for these are the TBX's. The value is probably 250k/1 Meg. From what I've read, the values have changed over the years. As for the volume pots, I don't believe there's a value stamped on them(just a serial #), at least not on mine. I would say it's either a 250k or 500k. If Heem6 would possibly know, if he is still around the forum.

That's a nice MIA HM for sure! Mine is stock, aside from swapping out the nickle coil switch for a Gotoh Black switch.



*EDIT* Here's a link for modding the TBX; https://www.premierguitar.com/articl...rol_Mod_Part_2

[STLMTLHD79]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

The tone pots for these are the TBX's. The value is probably 250k/1 Meg. From what I've read, the values have changed over the years. As for the volume pots, I don't believe there's a value stamped on them(just a serial #), at least not on mine. I would say it's either a 250k or 500k. If Heem6 would possibly know, if he is still around the forum.

That's a nice MIA HM for sure! Mine is stock, aside from swapping out the nickle coil switch for a Gotoh Black switch.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]102301[/ATTACH]

*EDIT* Here's a link for modding the TBX; https://www.premierguitar.com/articl...rol_Mod_Part_2

I opened up the electronics cavity and saw a clearly stamped 500k volume pot. Yes, the tone pot is a tbx. I dont plan on changing any of the electronics. Maybe i will give this Super 3 a chance with this setup then go from there.

[ItsaBass]

Re: 1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

Maybe you could see what the Super 3 is like with parallel coils, and if it works, just wire it in that way for good. It's a 25 KOhm ceramic powered pickup. I would think running the coils in parallel would do nothing but improve it.