Strat Hot Stack not so hot
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Kommerzbassist
Thunderbirdologist
Re: Strat Hot Stack not so hot
Looking at the tone chart, it sounds weird, yes.
Looking at the tone chart, it sounds weird, yes.
Artie
Peaveyologist
Re: Strat Hot Stack not so hot
I had a Hot Stack once. I've always thought that it was mis-named. It isn't "hot" at all. On the other hand, it does have a very nice tone. I'm guessing that its "hot" as compared to the Classic Stack, which is an even more mellow humbucker. It may also be "hot" as compared to stock vintage Fender pups. It definitely won't keep up with an SSL-5.
But it is a nice sounding pup.
I had a Hot Stack once. I've always thought that it was mis-named. It isn't "hot" at all. On the other hand, it does have a very nice tone. I'm guessing that its "hot" as compared to the Classic Stack, which is an even more mellow humbucker. It may also be "hot" as compared to stock vintage Fender pups. It definitely won't keep up with an SSL-5.
But it is a nice sounding pup.
Baby Evil
New member
Re: Strat Hot Stack not so hot
The Fender stock pups are hotter, so yes, it's seriously misnamed, also in the tone charts it has the 'hot' symbol. First time a SD description is deceptive.
I have a Tele with a Tele Hot Stack, and that's an entirely different beast : it's what's advertised, a hot single coil without hum. I was hoping the same for my strat, obviously I was misled. I'm not happy with that.
Any recommandations for a hot single coil without hum? No Hot Rails, it's got to much mids. Right now, I'd even prefer if it isn't Seymour Duncan.
Jan
The Fender stock pups are hotter, so yes, it's seriously misnamed, also in the tone charts it has the 'hot' symbol. First time a SD description is deceptive.
I have a Tele with a Tele Hot Stack, and that's an entirely different beast : it's what's advertised, a hot single coil without hum. I was hoping the same for my strat, obviously I was misled. I'm not happy with that.
Any recommandations for a hot single coil without hum? No Hot Rails, it's got to much mids. Right now, I'd even prefer if it isn't Seymour Duncan.
Jan
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Strat Hot Stack not so hot
I'm getting a Bill Lawrence L-298SL for the neck of my Strat. I'll let you know what that's like.
I'm getting a Bill Lawrence L-298SL for the neck of my Strat. I'll let you know what that's like.
baritone
New member
Re: Strat Hot Stack not so hot
I like to think that the output of a pickup relates more to the way it responds to strings and picking dynamics rather than just the volume of the pickup. The Hot Stack was designed to be a scorcher, but it came out being better for blues/rock/country styles. If adjusting the heights of the pickups is not satisfactory, The JB Jr. and Hot Rails are real scorchers.
I like to think that the output of a pickup relates more to the way it responds to strings and picking dynamics rather than just the volume of the pickup. The Hot Stack was designed to be a scorcher, but it came out being better for blues/rock/country styles. If adjusting the heights of the pickups is not satisfactory, The JB Jr. and Hot Rails are real scorchers.
Stratosphere
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Re: Strat Hot Stack not so hot
I was actually thinking of trying the same thing...I guess I won't do it. What about the Cool Rails?
I was actually thinking of trying the same thing...I guess I won't do it. What about the Cool Rails?
