The output of the bridge sc in a MIM strat?

[greendy123]

Do any of you know if the bridge is wound hotter than the other coils in a standard MIM stratocaster? I think most bridge coils are wound hotter is that correct? I just want to know if it would be a good idea to switch the bridge with the neck pickup because I'm going to get a 59trembucker to replace my bridge.

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: The output of the bridge sc in a MIM strat?

In the MIM's I've worked on, all three pickups are wound pretty much the same. If you have a multi meter handy, you can take a resistance measurement and make your decision based on your findings.

 

[greendy123]

Re: The output of the bridge sc in a MIM strat?

Oh so higher resistance can mean higher output, is that correct?

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: The output of the bridge sc in a MIM strat?

Oh so higher resistance can mean higher output, is that correct?

If all other things are equal, then yes, the pickup with higher resistance will usually have more output.

 

[dd12939]

Re: The output of the bridge sc in a MIM strat?

When I put a Duncan in the bridge of my strat, I moved the bridge pickup to the neck as I like a beefier sound than what I was getting before. i don't really know if it's any stronger. Either way, it sounds fine, so don't worry about having it sound horrible.