For my tastes, position 1 on a clean tone can be a bit too boomy. Re: HH VS HSH VS HSS on a superstrat Fri, Aug 12, 2011 3:44am mrkmas wrote: My biggest problem with a superstrat in the HSS config or even more so the HSH config is my pick hits the middle pickup whenever i play. It's an obscene amount of money to spend on pickups but they work very, very well. So you can have HSH, HSS, SSH, and SSS all in one guitar. Nov 5, 2016 New York. This is an easy one, because it is the standard configuration for two of my favorite kinds of guitar - the Tele and the P90-equipped Les Paul. HSH vs HSS vs SSS advice sought Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by Wilvis, Dec 31, 2018. The first one gives you a good tonal balance at the expense of the #4 position (#1 = ⦠A HB won't have that, but in an HSS config you'll still have that when the HB isn't being engaged. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. A key disadvantage of SSS is the 50/60 (UK/US) cycle hum issue that is just part of owning a Strat. 's Parlor' started by Eddie, Mar 19, 2017. The JBE Two-Tone humbuckers are designed to split-coil without dropping the output of the pickup in half and defeating the hum-cancelling (which is what you get with any other split humbuckers). Just out of curiosity, what's everyone's preferred pickup configuration for your Strats? If I do HSS, the bridge pickup would be a mini humbucker, firebird, TV Jones Classic or Classic Plus. The only humbucker that kind of worked for me in the HSS was a low output (7.2k) with alnico 5. Re: SSS vs. HSS vs. HSH vs. SSH vs. HH vs. HS vs. SH I like the classic S/S/S, or the same with a bridge humbucker, for the specific reason that a split humbucker, or a tapped humbucker, or a parallel HB, or split HBer coils on at the same time through a super switch, simply doesn't nail the sound of a Fender type SC alone, or in notch positions with other pickups. Your Favorite Pup Configuration: HH SSS HSS HHH HSH Discussion in 'V.C. Either way, I kind of gave up on HSS. Posts: 1,777. Well, that depends a great deal on what you want out of your instrument and possibly what kind of music you like to play. The latter include the HSH (two humbuckers, one single-coil), the SSH (two single-coils, one humbucker), the Plus Top (with a figured maple top available in Aged Cherry Burst or Tobacco Burst), the HSS Plus Top, the Floyd Rose HSS, and the standard Stratocaster on deck here, which is available in right- and left-hand configurations. Of the combinations mentioned I have only used HSS, and even there I have to decide which concept I use - unsplit low output humbucker or split higher output humbucker. If someone doesn't know what they want thier guitar to do, they should always get HSH. That would be better than the full size humbucker. There are a number of great configurations, and none is wrong. Jan 4, 2019 #21. kiwi blue Tele-Afflicted. As always, the best course of action is ⦠Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Eddie Squier-Axpert. Here is my list, top to bottom: 1. Deluxe Strat HSS Now you know, but a thornier question remains: Which pickup arrangement is right for you? I normally prefer HH or SSS. Age: 50 13,576. An alternative is to go for a Strat with noiseless p/ups but arguably these ⦠Given the usual wiring (5 way switch) with switch position 1 being the neck pickup and 5 being the bridge, HSH gives a great deal of tonal variety. Joined: Nov 14, 2005 Location: Wellington, New Zealand. I'd certainly say it's the most versatile set up. SS.