Humbucker for 'thin' strat

[Telerocker]

I use 500k volume for all, 250 k tone for the neck single, 500 k tone for Abraxas.  I think the wiring is correct since tone controls are working as they should.   I too suppose Crawler could be a better match with SHs outputwise and tonewise, just speaking my impression from afar.
 I am enjoying each independently more as I get used to the sounds though.  These are the humble observations I can offer for the present.

Pots look good. I loving my Crawler together with Irish Tours. You have get used to BKP's in terms of clarity. They seem to eat gain because everything is clearer. Once you get used to it, you don't want to go back to muddy pickups.

[Slartibartfarst42]

The Crawler might have been a better option to go with the Slowhands as both are thick, smooth and darker. The Crawler is, however, more compressed than the other pickups you mentioned. Personally I loved its distinctive growl in my PRS and it should work superbly in your guitar.

I was intrigued by your idea of a Black Dog and I would love to have read your thoughts on that option rather than the Abraxas. Pity  Still, at this stage I don't think you should be taking too many chances and I suspect there is a possibility that if you find the Abraxas too bright, you will find the Black Dog too bright too. I know you said you didn't like the clips of the Crawler but at this moment in time I think it's the most likely candidate to solve your problems. It's certainly a natural Blues Rock pickup with quite a bit of attitude. The growl it has is infectious and will give a thin Strat a major shove in the direction of a Les Paul. It will happily do Classic Rock and will also cover early Metal with some confidence.

The Black Dog, Abraxas, Crawler and Holydiver are all related tonally, it just depends on how modern or vintage you want to be.

[metale]

Is there any chance that the Abraxas may be wired splitted? I have a bridge Abraxas and (not a strat though, but) if I had to pair it with single coils the Slowhands would be one of my first options.

Cheers

[darrenw5094]

Is there any chance that the Abraxas may be wired splitted? I have a bridge Abraxas and (not a strat though, but) if I had to pair it with single coils the Slowhands would be one of my first options.

Cheers

The Abraxas comes in 4 wire setup for splitting options

[metale]

I know, I have one wired with a push-pull. My post may have been confusing: I was sugesting that the OP may have his Abraxas wired splitted, hence the treble tone and not keeping up with a neck Slowhand.

[fdesalvo]

I always feel the need to weigh in on the Abraxas.

IMHO, the split tone of the bridge Abraxas is worth the price of the entire pickup itself.  It may give you what you're after, OP.  It adds a bit of sparkle and leanness to the tone and it's relatively quiet compared to outright single coils.  It will also loosen up some of that compression you are experiencing.  I suggest adding a push-pull pot for volume duties.

After going through several attempts at finding the perfect companion for the Abraxas, I landed on the 63 Veneer.  OUTSTANDING in combination with the split Abraxas for Tele and Strat tones alike.

I'm building a Floyded Strat and will be looking into another Abraxas/63 Veneer set as a matter of fact.  I'm hoping that the guitar itself will present somewhat balanced and not overly bright.  I've had the Abraxas in 3 different guitars with different body woods - some solid, some chambered..alder and mahogany mainly.  Some had trems, others had wraparound bridges/tailpieces.  As a strange coincidence, I felt as though the Abraxas in my last guitar lacked depth and output - as though the guitar itself was "eating" the tone, despite having identical electronics.  My measurements concluded that output was very close between all of the guitars, as measured at the output jack.   The guitar was likely a dud, though I believe the neck was to blame.

In the event I find myself in your shoes with the Abraxas, I might revisit the Crawler, which I found was a little over the top in one of my more lively guitars.  What a fun lead pickup that is!