Members namesean Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 Thinking of getting a New Strat on Ebay. Thinking I would get more bang for my buck if I got an S-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zygoat Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 I rarely use the S1 switch on my Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VanR Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 I rarely use the S1 switch on my Strat. Same here. Besides my S-1 switch sticks if you push it in. And if you push it to pop it out it will only pop out when it gets ready to. I'm about ready to rip the whole pickguard out and change the whole thing. There are some settings I like with the S-1 like having all three pickups on at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members namesean Posted October 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanks guys - Anyone else? It seems(ed) like way more tonal options...... damnnnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members studdhuss Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I find enough options on Tone with a Standard HSS MIM deal. I couldn't want any more tone options. Now if I had a 5 way switch on the SG Custom, That would be telling... that bugger really needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jedistar Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I had a Tele Deluxe and had problems with the S1 switching...I think this was common on ealry ones..Never used it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GarysBlues Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I never had any problems with mine. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 Only used them on basses which I guess is no help. Anyhow, it's cool on a Jazz Bass and useless on a Precision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marmoset King Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I have a Deluxe Tele and i've never had any problems with it. I use mine all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I have fiddled around in shops with S-1 on both a strawtercarster and a televsion. Seems pretty cool to me. If I had one, I would use one. But since I don't have one, I don't use one, because I don't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strat6866 Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I never, ever use mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snglcoil Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I have the S-1 switching on my Masterbuild CS Strat, I fiddle around with it frim time to time but could very well live without. I even consider changing the electronics to standard Strat because I don't know if the S-1 robs tone or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 if you can't tell if it robs tone then I'd guess it doesn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cincy_cosmo Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I had a Strat with S-1 switching and liked it, but not apparently not tremendously as I sold the guitar to help boot strap my business. I think the S-1 is good for a S-S-S config, but may not be of much use with a H-S-S. I've played with Tele's with it and it seemed to add some cool, but subtle tonal variations there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackbelt1 Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I have an MIA HSS Strat with the S-1. I use it quite a bit and like it very much. No issues, and I appreciate the variety of tones available. ~Blackbelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WoodenDuckMaker Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 who would pay the money to install an aftermarket S1 switch on a highway 1 strat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I like the extra features of the S-1. It allows the extra option of series wiring which creates a thicker pseudo-humbucker tone over the standard parallel pickup wiring setup. I think it's a nice plus that comes with the Deluxe Series of Fenders. It's just part of what the extra $200 buys you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groovmongrel Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 Thinking of getting a New Strat on Ebay. Thinking I would get more bang for my buck if I got an S-1. I always use mine when I play clean. I have use the 4th position for the pick ups and keep the S-1 switch on. I love the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackbelt1 Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 who would pay the money to install an aftermarket S1 switch on a highway 1 strat? I don't think Fender licenses aftermarket S-1 electronics. ~Blackbelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratrat Posted October 24, 2007 Members Share Posted October 24, 2007 I don't think Fender licenses aftermarket S-1 electronics.They don't. In fact if you want the switch from Fender, you have to give them the old/damaged one and the guitar's history and serial before they can order one from Fender USA. I don't understand why this is, unless they are trying to keep them a uniquely Fender thing for marketing purposes. Of course, that doesn't help them, as you can pick them up (parted) out on Ebay, although they're going for fairly high prices (obviously). I'm waiting for someone to make a copy, as they are a great switch - I prefer them to the dubious quality push/pull pots you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brock Landers Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 If you look on youtube, a forumite has a video of a Baja Tele. He goes through and explains the S-1 system pretty well. Do a search for short scale gear demos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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