Should I HB My Strat?

[DrewPeterson7]

With some browsing I isolated a few models described as intended for the bridge position, including the DiMarzio DP152 and DP216, and the Seymour Duncan SH-11 and SH-PG1. Do any of these stand out? Or given my objectives, is something else entirely mandated?

Um, could you give the model names as well as the numbers? Also, what's your Strat made of again? Ash or Alder?

 

[Light]

I'm finding a dizzying selection of humbuckers to choose from. I like the DiMarzio and Seymour Duncan names because they -- as I -- have been around a long time.

As I said earlier, I'm basically just looking for more punch from the bridge position when playing in the moderate-to-high gain range. I play a variety of classic rock and blues, as well as some light jazz and country. Not much really heavy metal or shread though.

With some browsing I isolated a few models described as intended for the bridge position, including the DiMarzio DP152 and DP216, and the Seymour Duncan SH-11 and SH-PG1. Do any of these stand out? Or given my objectives, is something else entirely mandated?

Thanks for any advice.

Well, the Pearly Gates is a great pickup, but you really owe it to yourself to check out Lindy Fralin's stuff. Absolutely killer pickups.


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[blackscot]

.....what's your Strat made of again?......

Alder.

Well, the Pearly Gates is a great pickup.....

I've already done gone ahead and took the plunge with this (just now put in web order). Seems like a widely popular model. Also, descriptions such as "raw edge" and "rude" won me over. We shall see once it's in.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[blackscot]

UPS tracking says the Pearly Gates and replacement pickguard are to arrive Thurs. That will give me the weekend to make the swap, evaluate effect, take pics, party, etc.

Shall report back here with results.