1992 Fender HM Strat pickup choices

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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
 
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No suggestions from me, but congrats on the killer axe. I had one for a few years, and it was THE ****.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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!
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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).
 
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Mr. B said:
What value are the volume/tone pots?
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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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HM2.jpg

*EDIT* Here's a link for modding the TBX; https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/The_Fender_TBX_Tone_Control_Mod_Part_2
 
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The Guitar said:
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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*EDIT* Here's a link for modding the TBX; https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/The_Fender_TBX_Tone_Control_Mod_Part_2
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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.
 
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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.
 
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Cool, that's the Japanese version with the real Floyd, awesome guitars, and rare with the maple fretboard, nice score! I personally loved the Super 3 in the HMs I've had, I would definitely set it up and give it a shot before changing.
 
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The singles on those are pretty good but the Duncans would obviously be an upgrade. Can't go wrong with a MJ Custom Shop RTM TB in the bridge in my opinion.
 
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When you decide to sell this one let me know! :cool2: I love those, should have kept the blue one I had years ago.
 
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So i decided i am going to keep it stock for the mean time and then go from there if I dont care for the Super3. I should get the guitar back from the shop this coming weekend.
 
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