ssl-2 in strat
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Number One
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Re: ssl-2 in strat
wut sound r u going for and what type of music u play?
wut sound r u going for and what type of music u play?
Number One
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Re: ssl-2 in strat
Yeah, that is pretty broad. I would suggest that u stick an Alnico II in there. That's all i have to say, i'm not that experienced myself. Some of the regular guys will come here give u some advice later.
Yeah, that is pretty broad. I would suggest that u stick an Alnico II in there. That's all i have to say, i'm not that experienced myself. Some of the regular guys will come here give u some advice later.
Number One
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And for your purposes, I wouldn't suggest going for a whole set of ssl-2's. go for some nice combinations and you'll have a very versatile guitar.
And for your purposes, I wouldn't suggest going for a whole set of ssl-2's. go for some nice combinations and you'll have a very versatile guitar.
Curly
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SSL-2's would be fine, IMO, and I like the SSL-3 as well - a tapped version would give you a couple extra tones. Yes, some folks say a stock SSL-2 is a little weak in the bridge.
I have the stock calibrated set in my G & L, and they sound great, but you do want to be able to roll off some tone on the bridge in any case.
APS-2's are a nice option, especially for an ash body or maple neck. They're terrific in the neck slot.
A hybrid mix like APS neck / SSL2 mid/ SSL3 bridge is also worth considering.
check the vintage strat pickup reviews in the Vault for a good rundown of your choices.
SSL-2's would be fine, IMO, and I like the SSL-3 as well - a tapped version would give you a couple extra tones. Yes, some folks say a stock SSL-2 is a little weak in the bridge.
I have the stock calibrated set in my G & L, and they sound great, but you do want to be able to roll off some tone on the bridge in any case.
APS-2's are a nice option, especially for an ash body or maple neck. They're terrific in the neck slot.
A hybrid mix like APS neck / SSL2 mid/ SSL3 bridge is also worth considering.
check the vintage strat pickup reviews in the Vault for a good rundown of your choices.
Re: ssl-2 in strat
I have an SSL-2 in my Nashville Telecaster, paired between SD Vintage 54 Tele pups. It is an excellent bright/clear 50's/60's sounding Strat pup. Some say the SSL-1 is glassier, I'm not sure, I think it depends on your fretboard radius and set-up. These pups are great for retro sounds, would do a fine job covering about 1/2 of the artists you mentioned.
I have an SSL-2 in my Nashville Telecaster, paired between SD Vintage 54 Tele pups. It is an excellent bright/clear 50's/60's sounding Strat pup. Some say the SSL-1 is glassier, I'm not sure, I think it depends on your fretboard radius and set-up. These pups are great for retro sounds, would do a fine job covering about 1/2 of the artists you mentioned.
Fresh_Start
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IIRC the consensus is that the staggered pups are "better" for a vintage type fretboard radius (7-1/2 or 9-1/2), while the flat pole pieces (SSL or APS "2") are for flatter fretboards (like Warmoth's 10-16" for example).
Curly's suggestion of an APS in the neck & an SSL in the middle is a great starting point. Either an SSL-3 or a Quarter Pound in the bridge, with a tapped coil, should get you almost everything you're looking/listening for and lots of versatility. (I haven't tried an SSL-3 personally, but love my tapped QP after putting a steel plate under it - more lower mids and a tele-type twang.)
Chip
IIRC the consensus is that the staggered pups are "better" for a vintage type fretboard radius (7-1/2 or 9-1/2), while the flat pole pieces (SSL or APS "2") are for flatter fretboards (like Warmoth's 10-16" for example).
Curly's suggestion of an APS in the neck & an SSL in the middle is a great starting point. Either an SSL-3 or a Quarter Pound in the bridge, with a tapped coil, should get you almost everything you're looking/listening for and lots of versatility. (I haven't tried an SSL-3 personally, but love my tapped QP after putting a steel plate under it - more lower mids and a tele-type twang.)
Chip
