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pup suggestions for a MIM Strat

?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
edited February 2007 in Musicians and Gearheads
Hey guys. So any suggestions? I really like the guitar, just want it to have a little more crunch. And I was wondering if I could get this more from the pup's and the amp, than putting a pedal in between to get it. I don't know if that makes any sense but anyway....suggestions?

Thanks!
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  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    What kind of amp you running?
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  • lucylespianlucylespian Posts: 2,403
    I've got 2 Fender red lace sensor pups to sell, they are chili pepper hot, might help.
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  • ?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
    keeponrockin wrote:
    What kind of amp you running?

    I have a Fender Blues Jr
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  • moster78moster78 Posts: 1,591
    ?ing my education wrote:
    I have a Fender Blues Jr

    Nice amp! I have one myself, but have found myself playing my Strat through my Vibro Champ more lately. I hear good things about the 57/62 pickups.
  • exhaustedexhausted Posts: 6,638
    texas specials perhaps. the 57/62s don't have a lot of output.
  • moster78moster78 Posts: 1,591
    exhausted wrote:
    texas specials perhaps. the 57/62s don't have a lot of output.

    Didn't know that. I think the Big Dippers in the John Mayer Strat are modified versions of the Texas Specials, in which case, I wholeheartedly endorse them. I love the sound of that guitar.
  • harrisonmerwinharrisonmerwin Posts: 766
    im a fan of the 57/62's, lots of tonal control with the volume and tone knobs. Easy to craft a nice rock sound.
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  • armanHammerarmanHammer Posts: 471
    Two reasons to buy the 57/62's:

    - Eric Johnson

    - John Frusciante
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  • exhaustedexhausted Posts: 6,638
    still not going to help in the search for more output if you're looking for more out of the guitar.

    they do sound good though.
  • NovawindNovawind Posts: 836
    Anyone tried/heard the fender vintage or hot noiseless pups? I was thinking about a set of those if the price was right.
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  • armanHammerarmanHammer Posts: 471
    Novawind wrote:
    Anyone tried/heard the fender vintage or hot noiseless pups? I was thinking about a set of those if the price was right.

    I've heard negative things about them. Plus, if your guitar's cavities and pickguard are insulated correctly noise shouldn't be a problem. We have to get over this whole notion that hum and buzz are 'part of the strat sound'.
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  • lucylespianlucylespian Posts: 2,403
    Novawind wrote:
    Anyone tried/heard the fender vintage or hot noiseless pups? I was thinking about a set of those if the price was right.
    Hello, 2 reds for sale, $70 US and they are yours.
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  • exhaustedexhausted Posts: 6,638
    Novawind wrote:
    Anyone tried/heard the fender vintage or hot noiseless pups? I was thinking about a set of those if the price was right.


    better off with fender SCNs if going that route. very nice sounding and beefier output that a traditional strat pickup but still sound very strat.
  • ?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
    Thanks for the suggestions fellas. Big help!
    Driving in my car, smoking a cigar. The only time I'm happy is when I play my guitar.

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