Pickup Match for my TB14

[freeknout]

I have a American Fat Strat (H/S/S) with a TB14 in the bridge and have found the Fender Texas Specials to be a bit muddy when I adjust my amp (Marshall TSL602) to accomodate the TB14. I am looking for more of a vintage strat tone (not so much Texas tone) and output to match the TB14.

Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Thanks!

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Pickup Match for my TB14

Antiquity II Surfer neck and middle. Even though they don't match the output of a
C-5 trem, at least you end up with a guitar that can go from a VH sound to an SRV sound, in one guitar. I've used that setup in HSS strats quite a bit, and it's a 'best of both worlds' situation.

 

[Artie]

Re: Pickup Match for my TB14

Hi freek; Welcome to the forum.

GearJoneser has a heckuva lot more experience with guitars and pups than I do, but whenever someone asks about an HSS configuration, I can't help but jump in with my current favorite. :laugh2:

Any of the following, in a "tapped" version, gives you a great match to the C5:

SSL-3 Hot
SSL-4/7 Quarter Pound
SSL-5/6 Custom

The difference between the 4/7 and 5/6 is just flat or staggered pole pieces.
Here's why I like them so much. If you get the tapped version, then a single push/pull pot will "tap" both the neck and middle pups. In the full-on position, the neck/middle is the predominant sound, with the C5 adding a "fill", or tone enhancement to the single. In the "Tapped" position, the C5 is the predominant sound, with the single providing the "fill".

Its a great combo of tones, with the addition of a simple switch.

I love it.

Artie

Edit: And . . . when you select neck & middle together, you have the tapped and full-on sounds to choose from. Great versatility.