Members rcullens Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 What combo of single coils (humbuckers) would one recommend to get a somewhat decent LP sound out of a strat? I have an old strat laying around that I wouldn't mind experimenting with. -Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members No Soul Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 apple flavored oranges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rcullens Posted April 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 I was hoping banana flavored cherries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zerkalo Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 What are cheries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members No Soul Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 anyways, you could try a really nice PAF replicad, Gibsons burstbuckers are amazing for the money, or you could go botique if youre willing to spend some extra cash. It will get you in the ball park, but dont expect to hit a home run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rcullens Posted April 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Those are nice but I want single coil humbuckers. I know I cant be right on the money but would like something ball park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members clay sails Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Those are nice but I want single coil humbuckers. I know I cant be right on the money but would like something ball park. Actually, a better way to get your strat to sound like an LP is to put in double-coil single-coils. They look like humbuckers, but the second coil is actually invisible. Only people in touch with their chakra (or drunk on fortified wine) can see them...and only on Tuesdays...and only while riding two-wheeled unicycles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rcullens Posted April 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Something like SD JB jr's? I thought about that and then I could really have fun with the middle pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 bridge pickup in series with neck... ? Middle pickup with the tone turned down? Very very loose approximation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members falsethreats Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Actually, a better way to get your strat to sound like an LP is to put in double-coil single-coils. They look like humbuckers, but the second coil is actually invisible. Only people in touch with their chakra (or drunk on fortified wine) can see them...and only on Tuesdays...and only while riding two-wheeled unicycles. ZOMG!!!! NARUTARD!!!! RUN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 apple flavored oranges No seriously you CAN get Les Paul tone from a strat with the help of our trusty friends over at the Seymour Duncan camp http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/electric/stratocaster/progressive/duckbuckers_sdb/ Combine this one with the lil '59s. Duckbucker(b) / lil'59(m) / lil'59(n) http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/electric/stratocaster/cutting-edge/little_59_for_s/ - s/c sized Humbucker (phat sound!) My personal choice ! Lil'59(b) / lil'59(m) / lil'59(n) There is a potencial LP tone in every strat - thank GOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 What are cheries? Ask you GF to show you her's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3red Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 cut off the top horn, tape a 5 pound weight to the back and let your strap down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tietjen Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 sound!) My personal choice ! Lil'59(b) / lil'59(m) / lil'59(n) There is a potencial LP tone in every strat - thank GOD I disagree... sorta. The duckbucker has a quack to it that very untypical Les Paul, except in uber-bright Deluxe LP's. The lil' '59's sound good but they are still not the smooth rich Les Paul tone.If you are looking for something humbucker sounding those are a fine option but if you want LP tones you are pretty SOL unless you get an LP (or decent replica)... maybe what you need is an LP that coil taps to get an decent strat tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 I disagree... sorta. The duckbucker has a quack to it that very untypical Les Paul, except in uber-bright Deluxe LP's. The lil' '59's sound good but they are still not the smooth rich Les Paul tone. If you are looking for something humbucker sounding those are a fine option but if you want LP tones you are pretty SOL unless you get an LP (or decent replica)... maybe what you need is an LP that coil taps to get an decent strat tone. I hear what you say . . . . . . but IF the OP only has the one guitar (strat in this case) and can not gell/come to grips w. the LP shape and feel (like me w. the strat) the easiest/cheapest way imho is to get a Lil'59 strat-set (of three) PU box-set. I can not gell w. a start to safe my live. I "hate" the shape, feel, and, and, and. So to get around that, i am gonna get a Gibbo Melody Maker soon, and get into ball-park strat tone ! http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Les-Paul-Melody-Maker-Dual-Pickup-Electric-Guitar?sku=512641 I aslo have the option of replacing the pu's with other after-market start units . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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