SSS hot rodded Strat - SSL6 or Rio Grande Dual Calibrated

[Tone Meister]

Building a new pickguard for one of my SSS Strats and want it moderately hot rodded while retaining some Strat single coil flavor.

Pretty much have it narrowed down to these choices, in this order:

1) SSL-3 (bridge), SSL-6, SSL-6
2) Rio Grande Dual Calibrated set
3) SSL-6 calibrated set

Anyone with experience want to share your thoughts?

 

[Mincer]

Re: SSS hot rodded Strat - SSL6 or Rio Grande Dual Calibrated

I have used an SSL-3, -6, -6 set before, and I like it! The Hot Strat really sounds good in the bridge and fixes everything I don't like about a Strat's bridge pickup. Of course, it doesn't sound at all like a typical Strat, but I think that is what you are going for.

 

[Chistopher]

Re: SSS hot rodded Strat - SSL6 or Rio Grande Dual Calibrated

I don't have any experience with Rio Grande Dual Calibrated, but I would like to say that if you don't mind a stagger, the noiseless version of option one is STK-S6,STK-S6, and STK-S9b.

 

[Tone Meister]

Re: SSS hot rodded Strat - SSL6 or Rio Grande Dual Calibrated

Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna stick with the true single coils and flat poles, and yes, this guitar will no longer be a typical Strat.

Looking to get a bit more heft in all positions. Had a Klein S7 set in it that was vintage Strat in spades, but I have an upcoming gig this fall that will require Strat sounds, but they'll need to be a good bit more robust than the Kleins were.

Going with the SSL-3, -6, -6 for this guitar. But the Dual Calibrated set is on my radar and will be my next SSS set purchase.