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Post subject: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:16 pm
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Hello! Newbie here and just wondering:

I have a Fender Stratocaster w/ maple fingerboard and SSS configuration right now. Thinking about putting a JB or Super D in the bridge, and i was wondering: is it routed for that already?

Thank you to all responses i appreciate your time!!! :D


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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:48 pm
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What model is it? Do you have any pics?


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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:16 pm
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There's an astoundingly simple way to figure that out.

Pull the guard.

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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:29 pm
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BMW-KTM wrote:
There's an astoundingly simple way to figure that out.

Pull the guard.


Elementary!

Most Strats are routed for a S/S/H pickup configuration with the exception of the MIA vintage re-issues, the MIM Classic Series, and *certain* artist signature models based on those two platforms -- all of which are designed and built for a S/S/S pickup array.

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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:16 am
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Retroverbial wrote:
Most Strats are routed for an H/S/S pickup configuration.


Not only HSS. forgot to mention HSH and HHH. :wink:


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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:09 am
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Hello, my guitar is a Standard Stratocaster SSS, sorry I was sleeping 8) here's my guitar, because im not like 400% sure of anything right now :P oh mornings... and its MIM

guitar: http://bit.ly/OtekzW




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What model is it? Do you have any pics?


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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:12 am
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Oh come on, Username0, don't be so lazy.
If you seriously plan to mod the guitar, try to find the passion to unscrew the pickguard and see what's underneath.

Cheeses, the simplicity of internet... :mrgreen:


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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 4:45 pm
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Username0 wrote:
Hello, my guitar is a Standard Stratocaster SSS, sorry I was sleeping 8) here's my guitar, because im not like 400% sure of anything right now :P oh mornings... and its MIM

guitar: http://bit.ly/OtekzW




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What model is it? Do you have any pics?



Yes its routed for humbuckers if it is what you showed me and the best pickguard to use for it is a Fender Lonestar pickguard. A Dimarzio f spaced or a Seymour Duncan works great. A trembucker requires some cutting on pickguard though as its physically wider by almost an 1/8 inch.

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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:05 pm
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donnycraven wrote:
Username0 wrote:
Hello, my guitar is a Standard Stratocaster SSS, sorry I was sleeping 8) here's my guitar, because im not like 400% sure of anything right now :P oh mornings... and its MIM

guitar: http://bit.ly/OtekzW




93greenstrat wrote:
What model is it? Do you have any pics?



Yes its routed for humbuckers if it is what you showed me and the best pickguard to use for it is a Fender Lonestar pickguard. A Dimarzio f spaced or a Seymour Duncan works great. A trembucker requires some cutting on pickguard though as its physically wider by almost an 1/8 inch.


Thank you very much that's exactly what I was looking for haha I'm sorry if I come off lazy I'm just kind of a guitar spec noob haha. Thread closed and thanks to allk contributers (going to put a super distortion I think)


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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:08 pm
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Thank you very much that's exactly what I was looking for haha I'm sorry if I come off lazy I'm just kind of a guitar spec noob haha. Thread closed and thanks to allk contributers (going to put a super distortion I think)



Well I didnt just know this stuff either I had to start asking questions, it was just a long long time ago lol.

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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 12:11 pm
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Here is a picture of my MIM Standard Stratocaster with the pickgaurd removed.
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Here is a picture after installing EMG SA 20's and a new pickgaurd.
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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 3:06 am
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otis66 wrote:
Here is a picture of my MIM Standard Stratocaster with the pickgaurd removed.
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what are those three circles for (drilled holes below pup compartments)? I've never seen it in any pictures before... :?

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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 3:47 am
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otis66 wrote:
Here is a picture of my MIM Standard Stratocaster with the pickgaurd removed.
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what are those three circles for (drilled holes below pup compartments)? I've never seen it in any pictures before... :?


Most modern USA and Mexican Fenders have 1, 2, or 3 of those holes depending on model and country of origin. They're locating/registration/reference holes for the CNC machines and jigs used when manufacturing the bodies (they keep the body in place while cutting/shaping/drilling it). Most modern Fenders also have one of those holes in the neck pocket.

Vintage Reissues don't have them, most Japanese Fenders don't have them, and there may be other exceptions, but if you look at Fender bodies for sale on eBay you'll see the holes are very common.

Check out Fender's replacement bodies: http://www.fender.com/search-results/?q=replacement+body&page=5 The ones on this page all have one body hole and one neck pocket hole, but as I said 2 and 3 body holes are common too.


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Post subject: Re: Is my SSS Stratocaster routed for HSS (in bridge)
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:41 am
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wow, It's strange that I have never noticed those holes before :oops: My interest in Fender guitars began 10 months ago, and I am trying to learn as much as I can before I decide to buy my first stratocaster... more reading required!!!

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