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jcb3030
Post subject: Humbucker upgrade for MIM HSS Strat
PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 5:09 pm
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I'm thinking of upgrading the bucker in my stock 2008 HSS. Looking for a heavier sound...hard rock/grungy...a little metal.

Any suggestions? Is a JB a big upgrade from the stock unit?

Do I need to be concerned about overpowering the single coils? Upgrading all 3 pickups is out of my budget right now.

Thanks.
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93greenstrat
Post subject: Re: Humbucker upgrade for MIM HSS Strat
PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 5:50 pm
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What kind of amp and/or distortion pedal are you using?
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jcb3030
Post subject: Re: Humbucker upgrade for MIM HSS Strat
PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:02 pm
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A Fender Mustang modelling amp.
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93greenstrat
Post subject: Re: Humbucker upgrade for MIM HSS Strat
PostPosted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:29 pm
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jcb3030 wrote:
A Fender Mustang modelling amp.


Well before I mod the guitar, I think you'd be better off trying a different amp or maybe experiment with some stomp boxes. Which Mustang do you have? Are the high gain/metal patches perhaps lacking something?
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