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Re: any1 who knows any thing bout pickups pls help me

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Posted by Dan (from: ) on July 28, 2002 at 14:53:15:

In Reply to: any1 who knows any thing bout pickups pls help me posted by hayden on July 25, 2002 at 06:06:19:

: im a begginer guitarist, i have a fender squire stratocaster and im in some need of new pickups, i like to play hendrix style solos and blues and rock
: could any1 give me an idea on what to buy

I'm also a strat user and I like doing the Hendrix thing. There are two ways around this. First, try a different amp. Some amps have a really thin sound and are better suited for Gibson-style humbuckers.

If you like your amp, look into Seymour Duncan. They make a "Hot Stack" which is a killer in the bridge position and will increase the output from your guitar. Duncan also makes a double coil humbucker that will fit in those skinny Strat holes. Look into putting a switch so that you can get the 'thin' sound or the 'fat' sound from it.

Anoither comapany that makes pickups is DiMarzio, but I tend to shy away from them (it's a long story).

When you buy these replacement pickups pay attention to what you're getting. They are made specifically for neck, middle or bridge positions. Also, when you are putting them in, bear in mind that the middle pickup should be magnetically opposite to the bridge and neck.

Cheers and Good luck

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: : im a begginer guitarist, i have a fender squire stratocaster and im in some need of new pickups, i like to play hendrix style solos and blues and rock : : could any1 give me an idea on what to buy : I'm also a strat user and I like doing the Hendrix thing. There are two ways around this. First, try a different amp. Some amps have a really thin sound and are better suited for Gibson-style humbuckers. : If you like your amp, look into Seymour Duncan. They make a "Hot Stack" which is a killer in the bridge position and will increase the output from your guitar. Duncan also makes a double coil humbucker that will fit in those skinny Strat holes. Look into putting a switch so that you can get the 'thin' sound or the 'fat' sound from it. : Anoither comapany that makes pickups is DiMarzio, but I tend to shy away from them (it's a long story). : When you buy these replacement pickups pay attention to what you're getting. They are made specifically for neck, middle or bridge positions. Also, when you are putting them in, bear in mind that the middle pickup should be magnetically opposite to the bridge and neck. : Cheers and Good luck

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