Effects - Pedals, Multi-Effects, and Floor Boxes

[IRG]

OK, sounds like I'm going to rule this set out. The JB won't work for my setup. I might look at the DiMarzio Area single coils (technically a humbucker I guess) that are supposed to sound really good, or I could stay traditional, and put in in a set of Fralins in it, could get them for about $200 new. I'm mostly concerned initially with the bridge pickup, strats are usually too ice picky with my Vox, so something darker would be preferred. I could still go with the SD Lil '59 in the bridge, and then more traditional like single coils in the middle or neck. I do tend to use the middle or middle/center position with my strat the majority of the time.

[9520575]

guitar fetish pickups? they seem pretty nice, and cheap.

[IRG]

guitar fetish pickups? they seem pretty nice, and cheap.

I've been looking at them. Not sure what set I would choose, there's so many. I've had their '59 humbuckers before in a LP. No improvement over the MIK Epi pickups that were in there before, so I'm a little leery. But that's just one pair of pickups, some of their offerings are very well received. I do like their prices, that's for sure.

[IRG]

Maybe something like these: http://www.guitarfetish.com/1963-Strat-Vintage-Wound-Professional-Pickup-Set_p_2093.html So here's a question, if you went with a mint green pickguard, what's the right color pickup cover? vintage white, cream?

[9520575]

I wached an buch of video and yes some seemed no different then the stock. there was one set I booked marked on my home computer that seemed to make a lot of difference. I'll try to post when I get home. they were a single coil set by the way.

[Dr.Picklebottom]

The 59 is brilliant in the bridge position.

i agree, well atleast with the tele version. i use a 375k pot in my tele with the lil 59. nice cross b/w the 250 and 500s.

[9520575]

I'm thinking of getting a mint pick guard as well. I'm think ing black covers. mint cookie ice cream is what I'm think ing.

[Pewtershmit]

The dimarizo area pickups are great. Theyre a tad fatter so for someone who doesn't like ice picky your made in the ehade

[IRG]

The dimarizo area pickups are great. Theyre a tad fatter so for someone who doesn't like ice picky your made in the ehade

Yeah this is exactly what I would want. I've heard nothing but good things about the Area pickups. I've heard great things about their 36th PAF humbuckers too.

[IRG]

I'm thinking of getting a mint pick guard as well. I'm think ing black covers. mint cookie ice cream is what I'm think ing.

Hmm, black covers with mint - that does remind me of one of my favorite ice creams. I'm still leaning towards a vintage look though, not sure...

[9520575]

^ I've been playing with the fender virual guitar builder, with my girlfriend as color advisor. black strat mint guard black pickup covers. she advised againist gold or black bridge and jack.

[IRG]

Is the virtual guitar builder on their site? I might have to check that out. I'm thinking either a MIM Lake Placid Blue, or the Artic White, rosewood board, mint green pickup cover, vintage color pickups.

[9520575]

fender.com yup virtual guitar builder!

[IRG]

Anyone familiar with Benson pickups in New York? Someone at TGP was making a list of strat pickups where a set is $100 or less. http://www.bensoncustom.com/Handwound-sets.html

[ZoomRmc]

Had Little '59 in one of my EBMM Silhouettes, had hot rails in some guitar installed too. Both didn't last long. I found them rather dull sounding. The only one that sounded ok for me were the vintage rails, much better than the Hot ones. Now I have Dimarzio Areas with addition of Virtual Vintage 54 Pro, VV Heavy Blues 2 and Injector pickups dropped in in various positions in all my strat-like guitars and I'm completely happy. They are all made with the same technology therefore sound very good combined. You just need to try different combinations to choose the right tone.

[9520575]

Found the ones I liked... demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr2t24oAEog&feature=related Product page: http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Premium-II-Alnico-II-Hand-Bevelled-Strat-Set_p_337.html

[IRG]

Found the ones I liked... demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr2t24oAEog&feature=related Product page: http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Premium-II-Alnico-II-Hand-Bevelled-Strat-Set_p_337.html

Those do look interesting. I'll give the sound samples a listen later tonight.

[spoonie g]

Wonder if these would be more versatile than my fralin vintage hots w/ 12+ db mid boost?