When I bought my Strat it came with the Tex Mex pickups. (Alnico 2 or 5?) I found them to be a bit too bassey and the high end was too thin with no real "push." I have'nt played my Strat in a long time but I'd like to give a go at it since I bought a DRRI a few weeks ago. I don't have a clue what to try but I know I'd like something that's going to compliment my amp. All I know is I'd like something that's not overly bassey and something where the high end has a bit of push to it without being ice-pickey. My Strat has a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard and I have no idea what the body wood is. I'm open to all and any suggestions. Thanks.
Which Strat pickups to try?
- Thread starter Mike M.
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the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Which Strat pickups to try?
The Tex-Max pickups are Alnico 5...try a set of Alnico II Pro's or a set of Texas Hots...they will have a little less bass that the Te-Mex, the treble will be a bit softer and it will have more mids. If you want a bridge pickup with a bit more kick look at a Twangbanger or a Texas Hot Custom bridge...good luck!
The Tex-Max pickups are Alnico 5...try a set of Alnico II Pro's or a set of Texas Hots...they will have a little less bass that the Te-Mex, the treble will be a bit softer and it will have more mids. If you want a bridge pickup with a bit more kick look at a Twangbanger or a Texas Hot Custom bridge...good luck!
M
martinsixstringcustoms
Guest
Re: Which Strat pickups to try?
Mike,
Based on my experience, my favorite SD strat pickups next to the Antiquity line are a calibrated set Alnico II Pro staggereds. IMHO, they are warm, but not too bassey or muddy sounding.
Mike,
Based on my experience, my favorite SD strat pickups next to the Antiquity line are a calibrated set Alnico II Pro staggereds. IMHO, they are warm, but not too bassey or muddy sounding.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Which Strat pickups to try?
Thats what I said...
martinsixstringcustoms said:
Thats what I said...
Boleslaw Gers 666
New member
Re: Which Strat pickups to try?
I just installed my Texas Hots and haven't wired em in yet. Order them at music123.com, only $70 for each. They look AMAZING, the aged look and feel and Seymour's signature make it look rediculously cool. Can't wait to see how they sound. From what I understand, it should be nothing short of divine.
I just installed my Texas Hots and haven't wired em in yet. Order them at music123.com, only $70 for each. They look AMAZING, the aged look and feel and Seymour's signature make it look rediculously cool. Can't wait to see how they sound. From what I understand, it should be nothing short of divine.
stevie_bees
Cat In The Hatministrator
Re: Which Strat pickups to try?
Get a Twangbanger!!!
Get a Twangbanger!!!
