Need a ballsy single coil for strat!

[edi_87]

Hey, while I really dig the sound of my SSL-1's (neck & mid) I really can't find the sweet spot choosing a bridge pup.. I've tried SSL-1.. it's cool but just lacks something.. I've got JB Jr and it's a good pup but I just have this feeling that I kill a strattish soul of my strat :]..

I'm looking for this glassy, woody sound but.. hmm.. on steroids.. So that I could make those more overdriven tones with ease as well..
Would you suggest me something specific?
Thanks!

 

[jimbo1]

Re: Need a ballsy single coil for strat!

antiquity Texas hot................or ssl-3?

 

[kjrocks]

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SSL-3 and you're done

 

[bungalowbill]

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antiquity Texas hot................or ssl-3?

SSL-3 and you're done

+1 or a Twangbanger.

 

[GinoAmes]

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1/4 pound for strat

 

[cheezemaster]

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Ditto - Quorta Pounda! - hold the cheese.

It's like you said - a strat pup on roids.. almost in P90 territory.

 

[edi_87]

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would you recommend flat or staggered for the bridge?
i've never used staggered pickups but maybe they're worth a try?

 

[Lewguitar]

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would you recommend flat or staggered for the bridge?
i've never used staggered pickups but maybe they're worth a try?

Staggered will have more glass. Flat will sound thicker, especially if you move the pickup close to the strings.

 

[jimbo1]

Re: Need a ballsy single coil for strat!

would you recommend flat or staggered for the bridge?
i've never used staggered pickups but maybe they're worth a try?

Your ssl-1's are staggered.

 

[edi_87]

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Yeah my mistake! I meant flat pups..
Anyway thanks for your input guys, appreciate it.. I guess I must try both SSL-3 and 1/4 pounder, and then I'll let you know

 

[OlinMusic]

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Christian has told me SSL-3 more than once, and I trust him. I have also heard the Twangbanger mentioned.

If you liked the JB Jr but it was wayyy too much and lacked some Strat goodness - then I would point you to the Lil 59. I have used one for 3 years now. I got it because I "had" to. I was playing everything from R&B bands to Country and Rock and had too many duties. I wanted some Strat bite, the ability to balance with the rest of my guitar, and a decent pup for gainy leads and rhythm, and this fit the the bill with MINIMAL COST.

That aside, I must say the pup is NOT "THE" answer. It is a touch nasally, and not as smooth and full as I would always like. The only thing that came close was some of the Dimarzio blade pups, but it wasn't enough improvement for me to go that route.

 

[hamerfan]

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Ssl-5

 

[edi_87]

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anyway, which one of those three (1/4 pounded, ssl-3, ssl-5) gets me closer to this nice, smooth Gilmour-like tone?

 

[Sprinter]

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G&L, MFD single coil pickup from an S-500 model! Sounds great and has plenty of balls.

Sprinter

 

[Zhangliqun]

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I'd like to see something in a size 9k with 42 wire and A2 rods, please...

 

[kjrocks]

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I'd like to see something in a size 9k with 42 wire and A2 rods, please...

I think I have something close