Pics of My First SSS-->HSS Strat Conversion

[blackscot]

 

[MessianicDreams]

Nice work!


Since when did Fender start routering the whole block out? I think they just cut out enough space to fit each p'up in.

Also is that a coil tap that you put on the volume? Classy stuff You happy with how it sounds?

 

[blackscot]

.....Since when did Fender start routering the whole block out? I think they just cut out enough space to fit each p'up in.

I'm no expert, but think that treatment has been standard for awhile. I've seen it called the "swimming pool". Guess that makes the deeper section for the pots the diving end.

.....Also is that a coil tap that you put on the volume? Classy stuff You happy with how it sounds?

Yes, the push-pull alternates the new bridge pickup between single-coil and full humbucker -- best of both worlds!

And yes again, the new HB sounds great to me. A lot more punch and growl when moderately overdriven -- just what I was looking for.

 

[WhiteStrat]

Nice work! Looks great. Sounds like you'll enjoy it too! (My white strat has the swimming pool too, and it's a '94--so it's been a while.)

 

[DrewPeterson7]

Off topic, but I'm getting the sense you have a VERY nice camera - those last two closeups look excellent.

What'd you put in the bridge?

 

[blackscot]

Off topic, but I'm getting the sense you have a VERY nice camera - those last two closeups look excellent.

Nikon D80 -- thanks. It has a close-up mode that I took the last two with. See here:

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=25412

What'd you put in the bridge?

Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates.