Pickup Suggestions

[Hadum]

Hey folks, I bought a MIA strat that had a SD mini JB humbucker in the bridge but for some reason i'm not really digging the super high output and was wondering if anybody could suggest a good Fender single coil to replace it with?

Thanks!

[VentilatorBlues]

You could always just get another American Standard pickup, to match the others. They sell new for around $32 on ebay.

[EvilCheese]

Does it have to be Fender? And what's your budget

[Hadum]

no, doesn't have to be Fender, i just want a good single coil pickup that can hold it's own and also make the second p/up position sound like it's supposed to on a s/s/s strat, within a 100$ budget.

[EvilCheese]

"Jimi" Reverse Stagger Alnico Premium Pickup Set

That's what I would reccomend.

ME JAMING WITH SOME FUNKY GROOVE / FENDER MEXICAN STRATOCASTER + BOSS RC50 LOOPSTATION - YouTube

ME JAMING WITH SOME FUNKY GROOVE / FENDER MEXICAN STRATOCASTER + BOSS RC50 LOOPSTATION - YouTube

Don't rely on videos for pups though because there are so many factors that can change the sound


btw check out this

http://www.bensoncustom.com/index.html

[bigmuff113]

I would get a CS 69 or a D allen

[EvilCheese]

Originally Posted by bigmuff113

I would get a CS 69 or a D allen

Over his budget

[Hadum]

what do you guys think of this one? it says bridge/middle/neck so does that mean it works for all positions?

NEW FENDER CUSTOM SHOP 69 STRAT BRIDGE MIDDLE NECK SINGLE PICKUP Stratocaster | eBay

[EvilCheese]

Originally Posted by Hadum

what do you guys think of this one? it says bridge/middle/neck so does that mean it works for all positions?

NEW FENDER CUSTOM SHOP 69 STRAT BRIDGE MIDDLE NECK SINGLE PICKUP Stratocaster | eBay

Yes it can be used in all

[bigmuff113]

Originally Posted by EvilCheese

Over his budget

One pickup?

[EvilCheese]

Originally Posted by bigmuff113

One pickup?

Oops, I'm off today haha

I read this whole thread wrong -shakes head-

[Hadum]

lol yeah, i just need one for the bridge...has a stock american bridge/middle and i want to know what would be best in the bridge position to replace the mini humbucker.

[stevierayfan91]

Originally Posted by Hadum

lol yeah, i just need one for the bridge...has a stock american bridge/middle and i want to know what would be best in the bridge position to replace the mini humbucker.

hey, man
that Fender CS69 pickup would be cool..Or you could look up the wire codes for an Am. Standard Bridge pickup using Fender Support, and get 1 of those . That might be best if you like the way the other 2 work together?

[srvwannab]

I think I'd rather give my money to one of these guys, and they sell singles...

Mike Reliander
Reilander Custom Guitar, Strat Style Hand Wound Pickups, Stratocaster

Chevalier
Chevalier Pickups - Vintage and custom wound single coils.

[jmiller475]

I don't think the CS 69 would match up with the other 2 pickups very well. Maybe a Fralin SP43.

[Hadum]

Originally Posted by stevierayfan91

hey, man
that Fender CS69 pickup would be cool..Or you could look up the wire codes for an Am. Standard Bridge pickup using Fender Support, and get 1 of those . That might be best if you like the way the other 2 work together?

yeah, i like how the stock neck/middle sound so maybe i'll go with replacing the bridge p/u that was taken out of it....like ventilatorblues suggested.

what's this about looking up the wire codes? lol could you explain a bit more?

[stevierayfan91]

Originally Posted by Hadum

yeah, i like how the stock neck/middle sound so maybe i'll go with replacing the bridge p/u that was taken out of it....like ventilatorblues suggested.

what's this about looking up the wire codes? lol could you explain a bit more?

yeah, man..I just meant check what colors the wires are supposed to be on it, before buying so you know it's an Am. Standard bridge pickup.
I think this is it .
Fender Am Std Stratocaster pickup - bridge

[Hadum]

sweet, thanks mate!

[stratman323]

I'm not clear what the OP's Strat is, or what pickups are in it already? Have we been told this?

[fenderkev]

Originally Posted by bigmuff113

I would get a CS 69 or a D allen

CS 69 if you can find a single on Ebay. D.Allen's only come in sets.
I'd recommend the DiMarzio Virtual Solo. Its a stacked humbucker, but sounds very single coil like, and has zero hum. My Am Std bridge pup is lying in a drawer!