Is It All Wrong?, with a HSS Fender Strat |
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Jan 10 2010, 09:16 PM
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Found one in the UK, on a Brit-shopping spree
 going cheap compared to here. £381. Maple neck, 21 frets, just right,The bridge S pickup never was my favourite anyway, piercy and thin imo, so a humbucker is just right for me. Mid and neck S have the character I like, perfect for me! I just have a tiny doubt on the modern C neck... Still, I think I'm going to order it. Just like to hear your view on the HSS configuation. Cool, Blasphemy or who cares since it's not 24 frets and HHHH active pu's who'd want one anyway?  
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Jan 10 2010, 09:18 PM
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I think the H pickup ads some versatility to the guitar, so it's a plus for me
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Jan 10 2010, 09:25 PM
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I'd want a humbucker too, so... get the darn thing
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Jan 10 2010, 10:24 PM
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I have C-shape + HSS on my Suhr strat, and I really prefer the C-shape over the classic Fender necks and I think the humbucker is splitted in the 4'th position so it will give that option too... I say also: Just go for it!!!!
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Jan 10 2010, 10:28 PM
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Im looking for a single coil size HB for my strat so yeah mate, I would say go for it at that price for sure!
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Jan 10 2010, 11:18 PM
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Everybody in agreement
Yeah, I'd prefer 22 frets but 21 is what it originally was though it's more difficult to hit the second octave. I seldom play up there anyway Cheers, have to adjust the shopping basket. Right now there's a Vox AC50CP2 in it beside the guitar... too much
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Jan 10 2010, 11:33 PM
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That's a swet axe for sure, HSS is a nice config and there are many strats that use it, why not?
Go for it! 
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Jan 11 2010, 12:20 AM
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I have a Fat Strat Texas Special in that configuration. It's really a sweet guitar. I really like the HB in it.
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Jan 11 2010, 02:41 AM
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I almost had my hands on a Mexi Fat Strat the other day but the guy backed out on a trade I was working with him. Great feeling guitar and quite versatile imo.
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Sounds like a great set up, you will be very happy |
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Jan 12 2010, 12:41 AM
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HSS congifuration is proven to be great for all kinds of styles. Bridge S is cool for certain things but doesn't add up the way a real sized humbucker does. The fact that is real sized humbucker is great as well.
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Jan 12 2010, 11:26 PM
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Humbucker could be great for some really metal riffs, you can't really get that with single coils
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Jan 13 2010, 01:46 AM
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QUOTE (Daniel Realpe @ Jan 12 2010, 05:26 PM)  you can't really get that with single coils And this is exactly where I get confused with singles.. I have thought the same thing and then hear players like Marcus tearing it up with a single in drop D tuning as well..  https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...lure-the-riffs/ |
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Jan 13 2010, 07:49 PM
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HSS is a pretty versatile choice and works for more styles!
Strat looks great to me and the price is really sweet!
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Jan 14 2010, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Jan 14 2010, 02:16 PM) As already mentioned Micke, if it's a 4-wire HB then you can always Coil Tap it to get a SC sound from the bridge too!! Even more versatility!! That remains to find out. Waiting for the Sterling Pound to hit the floor before I order. It grew stronger the past few days and I want it to free fall for a few days + a couple more. You're in the UK. Can't you do something? A royal scandal or something!
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Jan 14 2010, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Jan 14 2010, 05:57 PM) If I took all my savings out of the Bank of England then I think the Country would go into an Economic Downfall to equal the Recession of 30's America!!! Would that help??? please! If you would be so kind and do me that favor. Owe you one buddy! Hope I can return the favor paying you back with a wheel barrel full of money... Sterling Ponud ofc.
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