eclecticsynergy
Well-known member
Re: Hard Rock Pickup for Strat
If the JB is too hot to suit you, I don't think the SuperD would be the best way to go, classic though it is.
Something that's lighter than a JB, still has good mids, with tight low end: to me that says Screamin Demon. As mentioned, it was made for 80s metal, yet it still does a passable job when you're going for a more PAFish vibe. With the right amp, of course.
I will say, too, that I totally dig the PATB-3 that I got for one of my Floydcasters. Great sounding pickup, rich lead tone yet not so hot that I need to redial when I switch guitars. I'd say it's warmer than a Demon, less sparkly in tone and more vintage in feel. Not loose or flabby though- this thing can rock hard if you want it to.
The Breed is great for fattening up a thin guitar, and has decent bite up top to balance it out. Good choice if your Strat is a little wimpy sounding. Pretty hot pickup though- actually kind of a beast. If anything I'd say it's hotter than my JBs. Combine that with the big low end and it can get a little tubby under gain. Not a problem for me because I'm not a high gain player.
If the JB is too hot to suit you, I don't think the SuperD would be the best way to go, classic though it is.
Something that's lighter than a JB, still has good mids, with tight low end: to me that says Screamin Demon. As mentioned, it was made for 80s metal, yet it still does a passable job when you're going for a more PAFish vibe. With the right amp, of course.
I will say, too, that I totally dig the PATB-3 that I got for one of my Floydcasters. Great sounding pickup, rich lead tone yet not so hot that I need to redial when I switch guitars. I'd say it's warmer than a Demon, less sparkly in tone and more vintage in feel. Not loose or flabby though- this thing can rock hard if you want it to.
The Breed is great for fattening up a thin guitar, and has decent bite up top to balance it out. Good choice if your Strat is a little wimpy sounding. Pretty hot pickup though- actually kind of a beast. If anything I'd say it's hotter than my JBs. Combine that with the big low end and it can get a little tubby under gain. Not a problem for me because I'm not a high gain player.
