Phat Cat Neck pickup in the bridge position?

[alex73013]

I have an HSS strat. I mistakenly bought a Phat Cat Neck pickup instead of a bridge pickup. I got a good deal on the pickup because it's used. I was wondering if there is going to be major tonal issues or differences. I look at the output of the Bridge vs Neck and they aren't too far off. My main concern is the tone vs. the volume. I can always lower my neck and middle pickups to compensate if the output is different.

 

[Jocelyn]

Re: Phat Cat Neck pickup in the bridge position?

A little less out put and some more brightness is what I would expect. IMO many neck picks work well in the bridge.

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[Clint 55]

Re: Phat Cat Neck pickup in the bridge position?

The neck and bridge version are similar in output and voicing, so it won't make or break things. Put some A8s in there for extra power!

 

[blueman335]

Re: Phat Cat Neck pickup in the bridge position?

Put some A8s in there for extra power!

My favorite mag combo for bridge P-90's is an A8/A4. Warmth & muscle.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Phat Cat Neck pickup in the bridge position?

I think you will be fine. It may even balance better with the single coils you have.