Moving the Screamin Demon out.

[Explorer84]

I tried the pickup in the bridge position of my American Special Strat. I really tried to like it but it just wasn't happening. The best description I can give for my dislike is that it had too much fizz/sizzle for me. There was something happening with the top end that I did not like. My understanding is that this pickup needs to be working at volume to get the best results. To be fair, I don't get the chance too often to play at volume. So, my next decision is to try a Pearly in the hopes that it's not too bright. Is there something in the Pearly realm that I should look at? Thanks for any and all suggestions.

 

[Mincer]

The PG is sort of a brighter variation of the PAF, so you may have the same issue as you did with the Demon. Look at both Slash variations, the APH-1, and for something hotter, the Custom Custom.

 

[Artie]

I hate to keep repeating this, but the Perpetual Burn might fill that bill. Full bodied, without being "too much" of anything.

 

[Explorer84]

I’ll check out those recommendations. Thanks.

 

[Aceman]

Yeah - if the fizz/sizzle is what you didn't like about the Demon, I don't think the PG is gonna be for you either.

What was in there? What do you need more/less of?

If too bright /sizzle is your issue I say go to an A2P...but I don't have enough info to now that is the right choice.

 

[Explorer84]

Yeah - if the fizz/sizzle is what you didn't like about the Demon, I don't think the PG is gonna be for you either.

What was in there? What do you need more/less of?

If too bright /sizzle is your issue I say go to an A2P...but I don't have enough info to now that is the right choice.

There was a Texas Special in the bridge.
I'm looking for something not quite as bright. The guitar is inherently bright on its own. Looking for a humbucker that's got good low end clarity and less top end fizz/sizzle.
I play hard/classic rock, blues and heavy metal. When forced by my drummer I'll play/record some pop style music.
I'm not looking for a pickup that is high output but pairs well the Texas Special's in the neck and middle.

 

[Explorer84]

I think the A2P is in the ballpark of what I'm wanting. I was a little concerned about the mid scooped eq but my amp is kind of mid heavy anyways so I think things will balance out.

 

[Aceman]

I think the A2P is in the ballpark of what I'm wanting. I was a little concerned about the mid scooped eq but my amp is kind of mid heavy anyways so I think things will balance out.

Two Words: Slash

And if not the A2P, maybe the Slash pickup as well. It's a tweaked A2P

 

[Explorer84]

Two words....... Now that's funny! Appreciate the laugh!

 

[jeremy]

i really wanna try the slash 2.0 but dont have a good home for it

 

[Explorer84]

I was also considering the 2.0. I like the balance of the bass and treble on the eq. But, I didn't see it offered as a trembucker. I'm guessing they offer it as a custom item.

 

[donaldr]

If it's not already done, move the mid tone knob to the bridge pickup, it's a must on a Strat IMHO. You can also change the capacitor to higher value to remove the top end.

I had a Screamin Demon in a Strat and, as you, I didn't like the fizz/sizzle. Not what you are asking for but I replaced it with a STK-S7 and I really like it, but my amp can do the lifting for hard rock and 80's metal, perfect for pop too.

 

[Explorer84]

I've got the bridge wired to the tone knob and I agree with you, it's a must have. I can't have it any other way.

 

[jeremy]

i always either have a master tone for my strats, or i make sure the bridge has a dedicated tone control.

 

[Mincer]

i always either have a master tone for my strats, or i make sure the bridge has a dedicated tone control.

Same here. I will also rarely use the bridge pickup by itself, anyway. It isn't the sound of a Strat that I like.

 

[Explorer84]

My Strat has a maple neck so that might be contributing to the pushed high end. I'm not an expert so I'm only guessing.