So I currently have a Squier Bullet Strat that I've upgraded the pickups (SSL-1 in the Neck and Middle, SSL-5 in the Bridge) and other things such as a new graphtech nut, saddles, electronics, etc. I really love that strat "quack" but I can't seem to get a good sound in the middle + Bridge. Could it be because of the hotter output of the SSL-5? I've considered on changing it out with the vintage SSL-1, since I've played with the pickup height, and still couldnt get it to "quack. Would it improve, or could it be something else? Any thoughts would help.
Strat SSS question
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Re: Strat SSS question
My guess is that is *is* because of the SSL-5. Quack generally happens with pickups of the same power level. So adding a more powerful bridge pickup will compromise that a bit. You should get really great quack with the neck and middle, though.
My guess is that is *is* because of the SSL-5. Quack generally happens with pickups of the same power level. So adding a more powerful bridge pickup will compromise that a bit. You should get really great quack with the neck and middle, though.
Boogie Bill
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Re: Strat SSS question
Quack is all a matter of balance of output between the two pickups.
Some of my G&Ls have really hot pickups. Some don't have the top-end of a vintage single, but the quack acceptable because of the balance between the pickup. Raise or lower the middle pickup to find the sweet spot.
Bill
Quack is all a matter of balance of output between the two pickups.
Some of my G&Ls have really hot pickups. Some don't have the top-end of a vintage single, but the quack acceptable because of the balance between the pickup. Raise or lower the middle pickup to find the sweet spot.
Bill