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Hi Theo_reverb,
I've just posted a wiring diagram of the Strat modification I like having on my
Strats. This mod allows you to have all 7 possible pickup combinations,
including the very surfy Bridge/Neck position. It also results in the bottom
tone knob becoming Master Tone for all 3 pickups.
I suspect part of the problem you're having, results from NO tone control for
the bridge pickup, so you're having to cut treble response on the EQ section of
your amp - NOT the best answer by any means. Check out "Strat Wiring Mod Made
Simple" in the Photos section on SG101, and I think you'll agree, this is very
simple, and if you do it, I think you'll really enjoy the additional sounds
you've now liberated from Fender's limited switching/control layout!
Good Luck,
Bruce D
theo_reverb <> wrote:
--- In , "atbrcr" <Sandmansrfgtar@a...>
wrote:
> Hi everyone. Need some help from ye surf music experts. I realize
this
> stuff is probaby top secret. But could you give me some advice as
to
> amp tone settings, and pickup seletions you people use to
> aquire "the"sound. My setup is a strat through a re issue reverb
unit
> through a re issue twin reverb or a hot rod deville 4x10. One of
the
> things I've noticed is when playing the bridge pickup, the tone is
way
> to thin without really turning down the treble, but then if I do so
it
> limits pickup selection If I need to change in the middle of a
song.
> I've experimented with taking the reverb unit out of the chain and
it
> still doesn't make alot of difference. By the way I did change out
the
> 12ax7 in the reverb unit to a 12at7. No noticeable difference. And
one
> final note, did a lot of trad surf bands use bassman amps besides
the
> coveted dual showmans and twin reverbs. I have seen some pictures
of
> trad bands with guitarists plugged into a bassman. Thanks ahead of
time
> for all of your help!
Hi.
As alrady said you should check the pickup height. I received good
results from varying between 2-3 mm string space on the bridge to 3-5
mm on the neck (with the .13 gauge strings that is). Furthermore it
might be useful to solder one of the tone pots to the Bridge PU in
order to have a better controlable treble output.
Hope I could help you,
Theo
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