Question for HSS configuration.

[Explorer84]

Re: Question for HSS configuration.

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.
Here's demos (2 different styles):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-xkwOtdvRM&t=45s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yusDUUUAaNw&t=196s

I'm not a fan of bright pickups at all. If the 250K's will work with Screamin Demon I think I'll be good with that. Thanks!

[Explorer84]

Re: Question for HSS configuration.

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.
Here's demos (2 different styles):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-xkwOtdvRM&t=45s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yusDUUUAaNw&t=196s

I found the first video informative. It sounded great with the coil tap/split. But, I think I'm going to keep the humbucker in full afterburner mode. I've got a pedal that I really like but I don't use it with my Strat as it is right now (SSS). I don't think it's suited for single coils. To my ears, anyway. With the added humbucker I'll be able to use my Strat with the pedal more often.