SSS Strats

Hi All,

I am currently working my way though the foundations classes. The goal is to eventually be doing the blues track. Since I only have an accoustic at the momement this may be a problem. So I have my eye on a strat. Does anyone have any thoughts on the noiseless single coils that they are using these days in I think its the Deluxe and the Roadhouse strat.

Its a long way out before I get to needing it but the plan is to be buying a strat once I get through the foundations and possibly the accoustic levels since I do currently own an accoustic.

Originally Posted by: mhwalker1I am currently working my way though the foundations classes. The goal is to eventually be doing the blues track. Since I only have an accoustic at the momement this may be a problem.[/quote]

You can definitely start the blues course with an acoustic. But having an electric will make it much easier to do single note lead lines & string bending licks.

[quote=mhwalker1]So I have my eye on a strat. Does anyone have any thoughts on the noiseless single coils that they are using these days in I think its the Deluxe and the Roadhouse strat.

Most of my Strats have noiseless single coils (Fender N3, Dimarzio HS-3s & HS-4s) & they are great! But you should definitely try before you buy to make sure it sounds good to you & feels good in your hands. Hope that helps!

Thanks that does help. I am currently at the research of this purchase and will definately be trying things out first. I may take someone with me that already knows how to play an electric too. :)

Fenders player stratocaster is a nice guitar for the money. Simple pickups swap from a great pickup company called merlin pickups (cheaper than others and handwound from Poland) and you'll never need another strat again!

Originally Posted by: dsk6

Fenders player stratocaster is a nice guitar for the money. Simple pickups swap from a great pickup company called merlin pickups (cheaper than others and handwound from Poland) and you'll never need another strat again!

I was just looking at this guitar. Iniatially I started looking at Squires, and came to the conclusion I could definately do better. The player is on the short list. Now I just need this virus to get oht of the way so that I can get one in my hands at a loval store. :)

I will check i to merlin thanks for the tip.

I can see this turning into an expensive hobby, lets say I get the strat that covers a lot of rock and blues I would assume. Other styles say country would dictate buying a tele. Oh then what about another guitar in alternate tuning just for the hell of it. :) I am startimg understand how people end up with a basement full of guitars over the years. Haha

I'm with you. Just starting through beginner courses on acoustic but really want a strat (Pink Floyd guy here). Dying to get into a store because I really need to touch/feel/hear before I buy. I'm fairly focused on SSS Player.

Originally Posted by: mhwalker1

I can see this turning into an expensive hobby, lets say I get the strat that covers a lot of rock and blues I would assume. Other styles say country would dictate buying a tele. Oh then what about another guitar in alternate tuning just for the hell of it. :) I am startimg understand how people end up with a basement full of guitars over the years. Haha

You haven't mentioned humbucker (LP type) guitars. Must have

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Since I posted a reply, I picked up Fender Player (SSS) Strat. Totally love it.

Originally Posted by: Chabu

Since I posted a reply, I picked up Fender Player (SSS) Strat. Totally love it.

Congrats! Hope you enjoy playing it for a long time.

Also remember you can get guitars that can serve two purposes / get two different sounds (or more).

I bought a PRS SE 24 Custom (made in Korea) for a very low price (I think it was $300!) and it is a totally solid and beautiful guitar with a coil tap, so I use it for all my clean strat-type sounds as well as heavy humbucker and classic rock rhythm stuff. Also love the tremolo on it. It's my all-around go-to electric.

-Carl.

I have the Roadhouse Deluxe with stock noiseless pickups. I have a 90's model telecaster, a new classic vibe tele and an older classic vibe strat. Of the four i don't have a favorite of course, but i definetly like the fender noiseless pickups. They are quiet to me, but still retain plenty of classic strat tone.