Any SD pickups similar to EJ bridge Strat pickup?
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sufferinrewind
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Re: Any SD pickups similar to EJ bridge Strat pickup?
Eric Johnson used to use (maybe even still uses) DiMarzio HS-2 pickups in all 3 positions of his Strats. He used them in split mode.
As for Duncans, an Antiquity Surfer or SSL-1 should do the trick.
Eric Johnson used to use (maybe even still uses) DiMarzio HS-2 pickups in all 3 positions of his Strats. He used them in split mode.
As for Duncans, an Antiquity Surfer or SSL-1 should do the trick.
Curly
Moe's Bluesman
Re: Any SD pickups similar to EJ bridge Strat pickup?
do you happen to know what the specs are?
I've read that each pickup in that set is different specs, but if you have some idea, we can get close.
One thing is that one of the EJ pickups, I'm not sure which, is alnico 3.
do you happen to know what the specs are?
I've read that each pickup in that set is different specs, but if you have some idea, we can get close.
One thing is that one of the EJ pickups, I'm not sure which, is alnico 3.
Re: Any SD pickups similar to EJ bridge Strat pickup?
Thanks for the replies.
I haven't been able to find any detailed specifications on those pickups other than:
The bridge pickup has Alnico 5 magnets
The bridge pickups is modeled after a 50's style pickup but has been overwound to so it will be better balance gain wise with the other pickups
Thanks for the replies.
I haven't been able to find any detailed specifications on those pickups other than:
The bridge pickup has Alnico 5 magnets
The bridge pickups is modeled after a 50's style pickup but has been overwound to so it will be better balance gain wise with the other pickups
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Any SD pickups similar to EJ bridge Strat pickup?
I think the EJ's are A5/A3/A3. Even after playing the EJ, I still thought that if I bought it, I'd yank the pickups and replace them with Surfers with Surfer Custom Bridge. Buy one of those sets, and hang onto it. Put it in whatever strat you own, and it's guaranteed to sound great.
I think the EJ's are A5/A3/A3. Even after playing the EJ, I still thought that if I bought it, I'd yank the pickups and replace them with Surfers with Surfer Custom Bridge. Buy one of those sets, and hang onto it. Put it in whatever strat you own, and it's guaranteed to sound great.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Any SD pickups similar to EJ bridge Strat pickup?
In the EJ Strat thte neck and middle pickups are Alnico III and the bridge is Alnico 5, the specs say it's overwound but it 's not really all that hot. Imnot sure what the DC is but it didn't sound all that hot to me. I would think that a Surfer or even a plain old SSL-1 would get you VERY close to the EJ bridge pickup.
In the EJ Strat thte neck and middle pickups are Alnico III and the bridge is Alnico 5, the specs say it's overwound but it 's not really all that hot. Imnot sure what the DC is but it didn't sound all that hot to me. I would think that a Surfer or even a plain old SSL-1 would get you VERY close to the EJ bridge pickup.
Re: Any SD pickups similar to EJ bridge Strat pickup?
Thanks for all of the replies. Based on all of the rave reviews of the Surfers on this forum, I'm going to have to buy a set of Surfers. It sounds like the Surfers have all of the sparkly, chimey, and quacky qualities as well as a fairly hot bridge pickup for distortion, which is exactly what I'm looking for. Hopefully these pickups live up to the hype.
Thanks for all of the replies. Based on all of the rave reviews of the Surfers on this forum, I'm going to have to buy a set of Surfers. It sounds like the Surfers have all of the sparkly, chimey, and quacky qualities as well as a fairly hot bridge pickup for distortion, which is exactly what I'm looking for. Hopefully these pickups live up to the hype.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Any SD pickups similar to EJ bridge Strat pickup?
I've used alot of different single coil pickups from different companies and hands down the Surfers are the best! If you want all the vintage chime and overall great tone and a cool "vibe",then you'll love the Surfers! :13:
I've used alot of different single coil pickups from different companies and hands down the Surfers are the best! If you want all the vintage chime and overall great tone and a cool "vibe",then you'll love the Surfers! :13:
