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MudPies
07-15-2008, 05:43 AM
I'd like to replace my strat copy's Single Coil PU with a Humbucker that's SC sized. I play sort of classic rock / alt rock sound (jambandy) Any recommendations?

edit: mods feel free to move this if it's not the right forum

VintageToneGuy
07-15-2008, 06:09 AM
Check out these:
http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Duncan_Strat_Pickups_C124.cfm

And these:
http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Lindy_Fralin_Steel_Pole_43_Set_P214C31.cfm

The steel pole 43's have the output of a humbucker but aren't hum cancelling

vtg

samhambone
07-15-2008, 06:33 AM
i love the duncan little 59 in the bridge position. it's like a fat & warm amped up single coil, not overpowering but fuller and not as chimey as a standard single coil.

205
07-15-2008, 07:28 AM
Check out the Dimarzio Pro Track

MudPies
07-15-2008, 03:24 PM
Thanks for the responses. Now that I'm home I can do some research.

uOpt
07-15-2008, 03:44 PM
I like Seymour Duncan's "little George Lynch Screamin' Demon". Doesn't sound anything like the full-size Demon, better in my opinion.

Deville2Rocket
07-15-2008, 03:51 PM
I just bought a Duncan JB Jr. for mine. Should be here today. It's killin' me that I'm not gonna have time to install it 'til next week.

B_of_H
07-15-2008, 04:04 PM
I didn't like the lil 59 in the neck of my strat. It just sounded weak in the mids and thin.

In fact I thought the Fralin SP43 sounded much better and it was just a hot single coil.

I just routed my tele out and put a fralin humbucker in, it sounds fantastic.

MudPies
07-15-2008, 04:10 PM
fyi, it's to replace my bridge PU. I like the sound I get with my middle/neck combo, but the bridge is lacking.

rnm14
07-15-2008, 04:38 PM
I've tried the Duncan JB jr. and the Hot Stack and I've also bought the DiMarzio Tonezone. The Tonezone worked best for me, because it sounded closest to a fullsized HB.

jazzandmetal?
07-18-2008, 10:40 PM
Check out the Dimarzio Pro Track

I second this pup.

oxtone
07-18-2008, 10:50 PM
i love the duncan little 59 in the bridge position. it's like a fat & warm amped up single coil, not overpowering but fuller and not as chimey as a standard single coil.

Ditto! I've used the Little 59 in the bridge of my Strat in the past, and it rocked very well. Was fat and warm.

But, I really like my Vintage Vibe SP-90's a LOT more! :AOK