Which single coils for strat copy?

Pwozzie · 02-04-2008, 10:50 PM

I have a Washburn WS-4.. it's my first guitar, and I want to give it a major upgrade..

The stock pickups aren't that bad actually, but they get a little too much buzz, and I think the wiring is just bad (I haven't taken care of the guitar as I should).. but I want to upgrade it.. I figured I have my LP w/ the emg setup for metal/harder stuff.. but even this cheap strat copy gets some great blues/country rock sounds!

I was thinking maybe fender noiseless or maybe:
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I basically want something that's much different from my LP.. are there any single coils you'd recommend?

The next time I need to re-string it, I will take the pickguard off and see how it's routed (maybe I'll have an S-S-H setup), but I've never taken the guitar apart.

loneguitar · 02-05-2008, 03:44 AM

I have the noiseless in my EC strat and they are fantastic, great for rock, blues, metal ect., can't go wrong with them, IMO

Pwozzie · 02-05-2008, 08:58 AM

hmm.. what about the hot noiseless (jeff beck)? I saw they're about $20 more than the regular noiseless for the set.

5F6-A · 02-05-2008, 09:54 AM

My personal faves are BKP Apaches although they are pricey and the have come all the way from England.

Pwozzie · 02-05-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5F6-A

My personal faves are BKP Apaches although they are pricey and the have come all the way from England.

Money is not a problem, but this is a $200 strat copy... it'd be like putting a Ferrari engine into a Ford.

Norcal_GIT_r · 02-05-2008, 12:21 PM

Take a listen to my Vintage 60s and Phatty sets.
I think you'll be impressed with both the tones and prices.
You can listen to clips and get more info at BG Pups Hand Wound Custom Guitar Pickups by Bryan Gunsher

If I can answer any questions just let me know.

Thanks,
Bryan Gunsher
BG Pups Custom Pickups.

5F6-A · 02-05-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwoznic

Money is not a problem, but this is a $200 strat copy... it'd be like putting a Ferrari engine into a Ford.

you can always keep the p/us and sell the guitar....

avid fo my guitar with the Apaches : YouTube - relic style strat rockin' with a tweed Deluxe amp

coldsteal2 · 02-05-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwoznic

hmm.. what about the hot noiseless (jeff beck)? I saw they're about $20 more than the regular noiseless for the set.

Fender Hot Noiseless, thats what i bought

coldsteal2 · 02-05-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcal_GIT_r

Take a listen to my Vintage 60s and Phatty sets.
I think you'll be impressed with both the tones and prices.
You can listen to clips and get more info at BG Pups Hand Wound Custom Guitar Pickups by Bryan Gunsher

If I can answer any questions just let me know.

Thanks,
Bryan Gunsher
BG Pups Custom Pickups.

Cool! those sound great especialy the Phatty High Gain sample!

The P-90 strat also sounds killer!!

Pwozzie · 02-05-2008, 01:29 PM

I'll have to check out the vid/sounds after work (blocked @ work). I'm looking more towards a lazy solution.. i.e. pre-wired pickguard - lol.. seems like that means just solder the ground and the input.

I could never sell the guitar though.. it's my first.

Doctor Dread · 02-05-2008, 01:42 PM

I'm not a blues man, so for me there are two iconic Strat roles - a surf machine and the staff of rock gods at Woodstock.

So for my Strats I bougt two Fender Custom Shop sets, a '54 and a '69. No regrets. Both are modded for bridge-over-all. Highly recomended.

classic · 02-06-2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwoznic

I could never sell the guitar though.. it's my first.

So ... it doesn't matter how much you've paid for it ... and your analogy (Ferrari engine in a Ford) isn't correct, because the immaterial value is more than the $200 bucks ...
What would you say if I would recommend you to buy a crappy cheap somewhat-strat on ebay and take the no-name pups for your guitar - just to keep the low value ... ???

Do you want an upgrade actually?? OK ... you'll have to spend a small amount no matter what you've paid for your Strat long time ago ...

BTW - the noiseless are excellent pups ... but there are also so many others ( as mentioned above ) ... and the Apaches sound awsome ...

Pwozzie · 02-06-2008, 09:29 AM

Yea, they definitely sound good. My only issue is that I spend xx amount on something great, but since this is a cheaper guitar, I won't notice as much of an impact, if let's say, I put these in a real strat.

Again, I have no issue dropping 150-200 on pickups/pickguard/wires/pots/etc, but will the fact that it's a strat copy (korean made) have a major impact on the overall result?

hbucker · 02-06-2008, 09:41 AM

I've not used any of their single coils, but the GFS Humbuckers are rock solid. Can't imagine a better price for good pickups. They seem perfect for your project.

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Pwozzie · 02-06-2008, 01:21 PM

I've been listening to lots of samples and I'm torn between the BG Pups v60s or p90s.. I like they have a wired pickguard option too heh (although I think I want a black pickguard)..hmm decisions, decisions!

loneguitar · 02-06-2008, 08:08 PM

Coldsteel, What's the difference in the hot noiseless as apposed to the regular noiseless? I didn't know they even existed

Norcal_GIT_r · 02-07-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwoznic

I've been listening to lots of samples and I'm torn between the BG Pups v60s or p90s.. I like they have a wired pickguard option too heh (although I think I want a black pickguard)..hmm decisions, decisions!

Thanks for checking out my pickups.!! I appreciate it.
I do have black PGs in stock. I also have one mint green.

Norcal_GIT_r · 02-07-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldsteal2

Cool! those sound great especialy the Phatty High Gain sample!

The P-90 strat also sounds killer!!

Thanks ColdSteal

Pwozzie · 02-07-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcal_GIT_r

Thanks for checking out my pickups.!! I appreciate it.
I do have black PGs in stock. I also have one mint green.

awesome

I can't decide which ones though... they all sound REALLY f'n good!

Big John · 02-07-2008, 12:29 PM

Put WB Hot Rods on your list of singles to check out. I dig the sh*t out of mine...

02-07-2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

Put WB Hot Rods on your list of singles to check out. I dig the sh*t out of mine...

I'm diggin the shit out of that body, man she's nice!!!

Big John · 02-07-2008, 01:03 PM

Thanks, mang. I got it from Ken Warmoth's garage stash years ago...one-piece flamed ash.

Norcal_GIT_r · 02-07-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwoznic

awesome

I can't decide which ones though... they all sound REALLY f'n good!

Thanks..If I can answer any questions just let me know.

Pwozzie · 02-12-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcal_GIT_r

Thanks..If I can answer any questions just let me know.

I asked a buddy of mine to look at the site and he's pretty much convinced me to get a p90 in the bridge and then phatties in neck and mid, so I guess P90/Phatty/Phatty is the naming convention.

I will message you about specifics sometime this week.

Norcal_GIT_r · 02-13-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwoznic

I asked a buddy of mine to look at the site and he's pretty much convinced me to get a p90 in the bridge and then phatties in neck and mid, so I guess P90/Phatty/Phatty is the naming convention.

I will message you about specifics sometime this week.

Sounds like a great choice.

overdriver · 02-20-2008, 02:06 PM

Copperhead pickups are as good as it gets less expensive than most independant winders.

les strat · 02-22-2008, 09:20 PM

Van Zandt blues PU's for me.

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GrouchyDog · 09-01-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

Put WB Hot Rods on your list of singles to check out. I dig the sh*t out of mine...

I don't generally go for cleared Strat bodies, but THAT is beautiful! I'm a fan of Fender CS '54s for a classic Strat sound.

5F6-A · 09-02-2009, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5F6-A

you can always keep the p/us and sell the guitar....

avid fo my guitar with the Apaches : YouTube - relic style strat rockin' with a tweed Deluxe amp

02-04-2008, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pwozzie Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 5,426 Thanks: 111 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts	Which single coils for strat copy? I have a Washburn WS-4.. it's my first guitar, and I want to give it a major upgrade.. The stock pickups aren't that bad actually, but they get a little too much buzz, and I think the wiring is just bad (I haven't taken care of the guitar as I should).. but I want to upgrade it.. I figured I have my LP w/ the emg setup for metal/harder stuff.. but even this cheap strat copy gets some great blues/country rock sounds! I was thinking maybe fender noiseless or maybe: Buy Seymour Duncan California 50 s Single Coil Set SSL-1 at Musician's Friend I basically want something that's much different from my LP.. are there any single coils you'd recommend? The next time I need to re-string it, I will take the pickguard off and see how it's routed (maybe I'll have an S-S-H setup), but I've never taken the guitar apart. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. - Thomas Jefferson

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loneguitar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 1,588 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which single coils for strat copy? I have the noiseless in my EC strat and they are fantastic, great for rock, blues, metal ect., can't go wrong with them, IMO __________________ " Without a song The road would never bend, Without a song, A man ain't got a friend, Without a song, The day would never end Without a song So I keep singing a song "

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Pwozzie Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 5,426 Thanks: 111 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Which single coils for strat copy? hmm.. what about the hot noiseless (jeff beck)? I saw they're about $20 more than the regular noiseless for the set. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. - Thomas Jefferson

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Pwozzie Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 5,426 Thanks: 111 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Which single coils for strat copy? I'll have to check out the vid/sounds after work (blocked @ work). I'm looking more towards a lazy solution.. i.e. pre-wired pickguard - lol.. seems like that means just solder the ground and the input. I could never sell the guitar though.. it's my first. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. - Thomas Jefferson

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Doctor Dread Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Out of all places, in Belgrade Serbia Posts: 255 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Which single coils for strat copy? I'm not a blues man, so for me there are two iconic Strat roles - a surf machine and the staff of rock gods at Woodstock. So for my Strats I bougt two Fender Custom Shop sets, a '54 and a '69. No regrets. Both are modded for bridge-over-all. Highly recomended. __________________ In my youth I rocked with a Strat, but with age came an appreciation for class and style... so I bought me a Les Paul. Cherry-red with gold hardware. Goes well with my greys.

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Pwozzie Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 5,426 Thanks: 111 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Which single coils for strat copy? Yea, they definitely sound good. My only issue is that I spend xx amount on something great, but since this is a cheaper guitar, I won't notice as much of an impact, if let's say, I put these in a real strat. Again, I have no issue dropping 150-200 on pickups/pickguard/wires/pots/etc, but will the fact that it's a strat copy (korean made) have a major impact on the overall result? __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. - Thomas Jefferson

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Pwozzie Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 5,426 Thanks: 111 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Which single coils for strat copy? I've been listening to lots of samples and I'm torn between the BG Pups v60s or p90s.. I like they have a wired pickguard option too heh (although I think I want a black pickguard)..hmm decisions, decisions! __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. - Thomas Jefferson

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loneguitar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 1,588 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which single coils for strat copy? Coldsteel, What's the difference in the hot noiseless as apposed to the regular noiseless? I didn't know they even existed __________________ " Without a song The road would never bend, Without a song, A man ain't got a friend, Without a song, The day would never end Without a song So I keep singing a song "

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