Please recommend a Trembucker for alder strat

[Steve R.]

I've got an alder body strat with a maple/pau ferro neck. My music style is hard rock and metal.

I'm looking for a bridge Trembucker.

Here's my comments on the pickups I've tried so far:

Screamin' Demon: Excellent clarity, maybe a little light on the low end, but is a bit too low output. It has a certain quack or jangliness to it that reminds me of a single coil. I wan't more balls, but I like the clarity and bite.

JB: Has a good overall tone and output, but seems a bit mushy.

Custom: The tone is a bit too scooped sounding. To me, it seems kinda generic sounding. Lacks character and punch. Sounds okay, but I'm not thrilled.

I want something clear and punchy and fairly aggressive sounding with a bit of bite. What would you guys suggest I try next?

 

[theodie]

Re: Please recommend a Trembucker for alder strat

Hands down, the Full Shred!!!!! Its the clarity king under the nastiest distortion and it also has lots of bite.

 

[Kac]

Re: Please recommend a Trembucker for alder strat

INVADER

Great punch and clarity. Doesn't come in a Trembucker version, but that isn't needed, it has big caps on it so it picks up everything you will want it to.
Great bridge position humbucker!
Rock On :headbang:

 

[Farkus]

Re: Please recommend a Trembucker for alder strat

The FS is quite good. Of course, I myself love the JB. Right now for my rock/metal Strat I'm using a Custom5 in the bridge. I really like it...tight, focused.

Mark

 

[jimmy]

Re: Please recommend a Trembucker for alder strat

Dimebucker.

 

[JWR]

Re: Please recommend a Trembucker for alder strat

I installed a Screamin' Demon Trembucker in my Alder 1/pu strat last fall and I just love it. I replaced an EMG 81. I liked that pickup too, but I think the demon has more feel to it and it works well with the volume knob. I really don't use pedals anymore. Just the pickup volume knob and amp.

 

[Kac]

Re: Please recommend a Trembucker for alder strat

Don't try the Invader, try the full shred. I changed my mind
:burnout:

 

[Fiesta Red]

Re: Please recommend a Trembucker for alder strat

Sounds like you want a Duncan Distortion.

-Mark

 

[WITH FULL DISTORTION]

Re: Please recommend a Trembucker for alder strat

Yah
Duncan distortion or Full Shred.