Robbiedbee
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Also, how cost effective would it be it change the bridge pup to a Humbucker? Would it cost much?
How easy is it to change a S-S-S Strat to a H-S-S Strat?
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Re: How easy is it to change a S-S-S Strat to a H-S-S Strat?
It really depends on how the strat is routed. Newer MIAs have a universal pickup routing. Sometimes called a swimming pool, it allows for any pickup combination. RIs and MIMs tend to be routed for three singles in my experience, although I think I did read a post about newer MIMs having universal routing.
Taking off your pickguard will end the speculation. If it is routed for a HB in the bridge position, then the task is fairly easy. If it's not, well that's a whole other issue.
It really depends on how the strat is routed. Newer MIAs have a universal pickup routing. Sometimes called a swimming pool, it allows for any pickup combination. RIs and MIMs tend to be routed for three singles in my experience, although I think I did read a post about newer MIMs having universal routing.
Taking off your pickguard will end the speculation. If it is routed for a HB in the bridge position, then the task is fairly easy. If it's not, well that's a whole other issue.
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Re: How easy is it to change a S-S-S Strat to a H-S-S Strat?
I believe that it was the "American Standard" that had the swimming pool rout, the current generation "American" series may have gone back to S-S-S for vintage reasons. Like skh said, if you have a universal rout, all you need is a new pickguard and the HB. If not, you'll need to rout out the HB shape. Have you looked into the Rails and Jr. series? I have a Hot Rails equipped MIM and it has a great tone for rock. Not LP thick, but very nice.
I believe that it was the "American Standard" that had the swimming pool rout, the current generation "American" series may have gone back to S-S-S for vintage reasons. Like skh said, if you have a universal rout, all you need is a new pickguard and the HB. If not, you'll need to rout out the HB shape. Have you looked into the Rails and Jr. series? I have a Hot Rails equipped MIM and it has a great tone for rock. Not LP thick, but very nice.
Kamanda~SD
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Re: How easy is it to change a S-S-S Strat to a H-S-S Strat?
My MIM is routed h-s-s.. I beleive. Most MIM's are and I heard the newer Americans were h-s-h.
Well, I'm putting a bucker in mine and I'm 99% sure its h-s-s (I lifted the pickguard and looked and stuck my whammy bar in a bit..prob not the best thing to do but whatever).
All you'l need is a 'bucker and a new pickguard.
My MIM is routed h-s-s.. I beleive. Most MIM's are and I heard the newer Americans were h-s-h.
Well, I'm putting a bucker in mine and I'm 99% sure its h-s-s (I lifted the pickguard and looked and stuck my whammy bar in a bit..prob not the best thing to do but whatever).
All you'l need is a 'bucker and a new pickguard.
Robbiedbee
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Re: How easy is it to change a S-S-S Strat to a H-S-S Strat?
It's a MIM. I have considered Hot Rails, and now that's looking like the most likely option.
I wanted a DiMarzio Super Distortion you see...
It's a MIM. I have considered Hot Rails, and now that's looking like the most likely option.
I wanted a DiMarzio Super Distortion you see...
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BadHairDayologist
Re: How easy is it to change a S-S-S Strat to a H-S-S Strat?
Every MIM i've seen opened-up (only like four but y'know) has had a S/S/H route.
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Every MIM i've seen opened-up (only like four but y'know) has had a S/S/H route.
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greendy123
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Re: How easy is it to change a S-S-S Strat to a H-S-S Strat?
Yeah most mims are routed to ssh. Mine was like that too. The installation should be under $100 at least this varies by region, but it may cost more if you ask for non typical wiring configuration for the pickup switch.
Yeah most mims are routed to ssh. Mine was like that too. The installation should be under $100 at least this varies by region, but it may cost more if you ask for non typical wiring configuration for the pickup switch.
