59/custom height in Fat Strat

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I just ordered a loaded HSS pickguard for my American deluxe Strat, with a 59/C in the bridge and surfers in the neck/middle.

I know that there will likely be an output discrepancy between the three pickups, but also know that my favorite pickup SD has ever made is the 59/C and is relatively sensitive to height adjustments.

Knowing that the surfers will be in the neck and middle, (and i think they will be accommodating that with a 300k master volume pot) how low would you recommend I go with the 59/C? I know the ultimate answer is listen to your ears, but trying to get a good starting point.

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Thanks!


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[heave1]

Re: 59/custom height in Fat Strat

I'm sorry to mess up your post but I'm a new member and I can't find how I can post a thread on this forum. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Mincer]

Re: 59/custom height in Fat Strat

I'm sorry to mess up your post but I'm a new member and I can't find how I can post a thread on this forum. Any help would be appreciated.

Welcome to the forum!
In each subforum, there is a button on the left side for posting. To the OP, the Hybrid will rock. It is certainly the right pickup.

 

[Cdwillis]

Re: 59/custom height in Fat Strat

Put two US nickels on the side of the humbucker then raise it until it just barely touches the string. Repeat for the high E side, but with one nickel. Then tweak from there. It's how I read to do it from Bill Lawrence.

 

[JMP/HBE]

Re: 59/custom height in Fat Strat

The correct way.

 

[Aceman]

Re: 59/custom height in Fat Strat

It's a humbucker. Start at 3/16 treble and 5/16ths bass. And then it will likely go a bit lower.

But don't listen top me. Go by....wait for it....your ears! :banana:

 

[Mincer]

Re: 59/custom height in Fat Strat

I just go very close, and it will sound pretty bad. As I slowly back off, there is usually a place where the sound blooms. That is the right place.

 

[BluesIsBlood12]

Re: 59/custom height in Fat Strat

I feel like you'll have to set the neck/middle closer to the strings than a typical strat to try to match the volume. Either that or set the Hybrid pretty low. I don't own an HSS though, so that may be a bad assumption on my part. Come back and tell us what works for you, as this is the pickup I'd go with if I ever get around to building an HSS strat.