humbuckers for maple Strat

[gregorybennett1972]

Hello,

Just joined the forum and I'm new to BK pickups.

I ordered a Warmoth Strat body and neck with these specs:

- Solid maple body (top-routed)
- H-S-H pickup routing (but no middle pickup will be used)
- Quartersawn maple neck and fretboard (SS jumbos and scalloped)
- Schaller Floyd (recessed)

...and was wondering about a good pair of humbuckers for this all-maple guitar. I like to play early/mid 80s metal: Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Exciter, Accept, W.A.S.P., Metal Church, Armored Saint, Megadeth, Grim Reaper, Venom...the usual suspects. I love the look of Strats, especially with maple fretboards and CBS pegheads, and I want to turn this guitar into a firebreather!   (I've posted a similar post to other pickup manufacturer's forums to get varied opinions.)

Thanks!

[timmy_b]

If you're looking for a really cutting classic metal tone, the ceramic Nailbomb is a great starting point, but can be a little too piercing for some players. If you would prefer something more balanced, the Miracle Man is also great and has a bit of a smoother midrange and top end that can be more sympathetic in a Strat. Website samples of those are recorded with a Les Paul, so you can expect them to be a little brighter in your guitar.