I want to try a HSS setup on my Fender Elite Strat. I've read a couple of articles where it was stated that a low output PAF is recommended for single coil pickups so that the humbucker wouldn't overwhelm the single coil/s. I realize that it's their opinion. I've got a Screamin Demon (bridge) and a 59 (neck) that I could try with the single coils. In your opinion. do you think that the Screamin Demon would be too hot because it's a medium output pickup? I know the obvious answer would be to try both and see what would work better. I'm trying to save some time by not having to switch back and forth between the two. Thanks for the suggestions.
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The Demon is a great choice for an HSS because in the bridge it's qualities complement single coils very well. Between that and the 59/C are my favorite HSS Duncans.You will never understand How it feels to live your life With no meaning or control And with nowhere left to go You are amazed that they exist And they burn so bright
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My first take is, no, the Screamin' Demon is not too hot to use in HSS set up, even with vintage output single coils. I think the output of the demon would be more appropriate than using a 59n in the bridge position. That said, looks like the resistance on the 4th generation noiseless pickups that come stock in the Elite strat is up around 10.3K, so if you're reusing those you might have a pretty spot on match. I would not attempt splitting the Demon in the notch position in this instance.Duncan Pickups in currently in use: '59 (rewound to PATB-3)/'59, Custom/AP2H, Tapped QP set for Tele, Crazy 8/Cool Rails, Screamin' Demon/Stra-Bro 90, Custom 5/Phat Cat, SP90-1/SP90-2, SMB-5D
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The Demon is just fine in an HSS. Besides, some people love a small boost in volume when switching to the bridge. I use a Custom Custom in one guitar and another uses a 59/Custom Hybrid, and both of those blend well with the single coils.Administrator of the SDUGF
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It comes down to which HB sounds best with 250k pots. Single coils only sound good with 250k pots. I have an A2P bridge in a HSS strat and it sounds nice. It responds so well to different pick attacks. Nice harmonics.
Also don't fret about differences in output of the different pickups. I have a JB paired with a P90 with half the output and they get along fine with regards to output when in parallel or switched separately.Last edited by esandes; 05-09-2020, 06:31 PM.
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Originally posted by Explorer84 View PostSo would I need to change the pots?
I have two HSS strats, and both have a 1Meg volume, a 1M bass cut tone pot, and a 500k no load treble cut pot. It sounds beautiful to my earsGibson LP, Burstbucker 3 A6, 490R A4
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Originally posted by Explorer84 View PostSo would I need to change the pots?Administrator of the SDUGF
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Originally posted by zizyphus View PostSee what works for you
I have two HSS strats, and both have a 1Meg volume, a 1M bass cut tone pot, and a 500k no load treble cut pot. It sounds beautiful to my ears
Originally posted by Mincer View PostI think it is a good time to experiment with pots. I like a 500k volume, 250k tone for the neck & middle, and 500k tone for the bridge. But pots are cheap, so experiment.
Explorer, I find HBs really open up nicely with 500k pots, as suggested, in case your tone search doesn't end.
One of my strats has a 250k volume and a 500k volume. No tone knobs. The 250k is for the SS and the 500 for the HB. My tone pots are always 10 anyway. Custom Warmoth pickguard. It's very versatile and each pickup sounds great on its own. I have a wiring diagram if you need it.
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I had a Screamin Demon on my Strat and it was perfect with 250k pots, I personally not use 500k with that pickup, it's bright enough with 250k.
Also the Screamin Demon is a very good match with single-coils, it's really not a high output pickup at all.
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Originally posted by esandes View PostOh my. I'd hate to hear that monstrosity.
I'd start with the stock pots and the demon first.
Explorer, I find HBs really open up nicely with 500k pots, as suggested, in case your tone search doesn't end.
One of my strats has a 250k volume and a 500k volume. No tone knobs. The 250k is for the SS and the 500 for the HB. My tone pots are always 10 anyway. Custom Warmoth pickguard. It's very versatile and each pickup sounds great on its own. I have a wiring diagram if you need it.
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