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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: daddyman on October 24, 2006, 12:13:35 AM

Title: H-S-S Sets
Post by: daddyman on October 24, 2006, 12:13:35 AM

Greetings,

I have been looking at the hss sets, and was looking at the Stormy Monday set specifically.

This set is listed as a Stormy Monday and two Apaches with A IV and A III magnets respectively.

I had been looking at the Stormy Monday A II  and was wondering if the Sultans in A II would work, or if there is a reason for choosing the pre-configured Stormy/Apache set?

I am aware that Tim knows his stuff, but  I don't and  was looking for more info.

Thanks! :)

Title: H-S-S Sets
Post by: fps_dean on October 24, 2006, 04:00:24 AM

Oh I think they may work fine.  Typically the sets are created with the interested of the best match and volume and tone in mind.

That said I got a Nailbomb with Trilogy Suites (broke set) because they seem to stay smoother with gain and have rich harmonics... that and I'd like to get a strat and if/when I do, I already know what pickups that will get - Irish Tours for the fat strat / SRV tones ;)

Title: H-S-S Sets
Post by: Antag on October 24, 2006, 08:41:18 PM

Well, Sultans will probably go better with a Stormy Monday than with a Miracle Man :lol: - my first BKP order was for my first Warmoth strat, MM bridge/Sultans mid & neck (they have a really sweet clean sound BTW) - but switching to pos #1 on the selector gives me this INSANE jump in volume :lol: - that was kind of what I had in mind when I ordered, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing :) The Holy Diver/Irish Tour set on my korina strat is much better balanced.

In other words, I can't think of a reason why not, but then I don't own a Stormy Monday.  YMMV etc...

Title: H-S-S Sets
Post by: Tim on October 25, 2006, 07:42:43 PM

They'll sit together nicely-all Alnico II and a good balance of volume and tone.

Title: H-S-S Sets
Post by: JamesHealey on October 28, 2006, 08:47:58 AM

^^ Horses mouth

Title: H-S-S Sets
Post by: daddyman on October 29, 2006, 08:13:27 PM

Thanks for the info.

Now.....

How to convince my wife that "Yes, honey.  That guitar has always been here."   :roll:

I think she is starting to suspect.   :wink:

Title: H-S-S Sets
Post by: fps_dean on October 29, 2006, 09:49:05 PM

Quote from: daddyman

Thanks for the info.

Now.....

How to convince my wife that "Yes, honey.  That guitar has always been here."   :roll:

I think she is starting to suspect.   :wink:

Tell her you bought it at a pawn shop for $20! :)

Title: H-S-S Sets
Post by: CaffeineJunkie on October 29, 2006, 09:52:10 PM

Quote from: fps_dean

Quote from: daddyman

Thanks for the info.

Now.....

How to convince my wife that "Yes, honey.  That guitar has always been here."   :roll:

I think she is starting to suspect.   :wink:

Tell her you bought it at a pawn shop for $20! :)

not the best idea, then she might decide to clean the house and throw it away