You are correct in that a coil tapped HB sounds different to a SC, but also the position of the pickups is quite a major contributor to what gives each guitar itâs sound.
The sounds are similar, but if youâre chasing those specific SC tones, a coil tapped HB isnât likely to deliver them. Theyâll deliver near enough for most purposes, but probably still lack that distinct Strat bell tone, or Tele twang.
But having said that, my next guitar is going to be coil tapped, and Iâm fully expecting to be lost in a world of switching combinations where I have no idea whatâs on, off, up, down, or actually making a sound
Thereâs the crux ⌠at the moment I am still chasing (at an ever so slow pace) the ability to play and my PRS delivers sufficient range of tones for noodling over a BT or producing my own originals (few and far between). Iâm not into that thing of replicating tone to play rhythm or lead over an original backing track, so no need for the strat or tele tone.
I know somebody once pointed out that guitars are relatively more affordable than equipment associated with many other hobbies. So maybe if I had far more cash on hand I might be more indulgent. That said, I have far more guitar related stuff than I truly need, so a minor sufferer of GAS
Edit the title to focus on music-related broader GAS, and the need for a Trio+ is bubbling
I think this depends on which hobbies you choose. In my case itâs definitely true because my other hobbies are cycling and motorcycling. Cyclists have the same issue with just one more because many will have a racing bike, a mountain bike, gravel bike, winter bike etc! Itâs true that at the top end you can pay silly money for bikes and guitars but where 500GBP/USD will buy you a nice guitar that will serve you for years, thereâs a lot more trash than treasure for that money where bikes are concerned
When I think of the money and time I invested in totally rebuilding a 1984 Jaguar XJ-s (12 cylinder), I have a long way to go buying guitar and music related stuff. Driving the restored XJ-s was thrilling but the joy I get playing guitar is much more satisfying.
That is my excuse for any and all future GAS remedies and I am sticking to it!
I have an Epi Les Paul with splittable double HBs and a SSS Fender Strat. The Epi has 3 years of advantage, so I got quite used to the options I can select. However, I still havenât managed to wrap my mind around how exactly the various combinations of the Fender 5-way switch and the pots work. The master volume is fine, but the 2 tone controls (one of them a push-pull pot) are still a bit of a mystery to me.
The standard 5 way switch is really easy when you think about the switch position in relation to the physical pickup positions-
Neck position - Neck only
Neck/Mid - Neck and Middle
Mid position - Middle only
Mid/Bridge - Middle and Bridge
Bridge position - Bridge only
Tone knob nearest neck only affects the Neck pickup.
Tone know nearest the bridge affects the middle/bridge pickups.
Thatâs assuming standard Strat wiring (there are variations, but I donât think Fender use them on genuine SSS Strats.
However, the fact it also has a push pull pot probably means it has some extra combination option. A quick google would suggest you have a Deluxe Strat, in which case it adds the Neck pickup to the Mid/Bridge position, so you get all three pickups connected at once when the push push switch is active - [Fender Deluxe Strat Push/Push Mini-Switch Explained | Fender Guitars](https://www.fender.com/articles/maintenance/the-push-push-mini-switch-explained
For a little non-standardness, I have a 4 position switch on my Tele, which puts both pickups in series to essentially create a wide spaced humbucker.
On the original SSS Strats the neck was the top tone the middle was the bottom tone and the bridge had no tone on it. Pretty common to see a mod so the bottom tone is for both the middle and the bridge. My used Strat was moded that way. I thought the push/pull switch was put in to engage the bridge pickup all the time but I might be mistaken there.
It most likely will never happen for me, but should I dream of a guitar I would love to have, it would be a Semi-Acoustic Guitar. - Lee Ritenour, John Scofield is among some names I know use that kind of Guitar and they look awesome for my eyes and luv the sound
This on the picture should be a vintage - VSA500W Natural Walnut - As I have no knowledge about it, I am not sure of true or not. But looks awesome.
Since I started learning almost 3 years ago Iâve been saving my pennies for my dream life partner (guitar lol). I always promised myself that when I got through the beginner course Iâd go out and start searching, I must of played 50 different guitars in the last six months at various shopsđ. So many brands are making quality instruments now and I have also realised no two guitars are the same, even the same make/model.
I played a new Martin HD28 about 3 months ago, the moment i hit that first G chord I thought âOh myâ I felt the vibrations travel right through me, incredible. Bit stiff to play (I find most brand new out the box acoustic guitars to be like this) but with a set up and a bit of time getting it âplayed inâ I think it would be something special. Alas it was a little(a fair bit if Iâm honest lol) out of my price range
I then played a pre owned 2014 D28 just over a week ago at my local shop, wow! almost mint condition, set up was perfect and sounded incredible. I was sat there for an hour and twenty minutes playing through all songs I know, going through different tunings ect. It was dreamy, it was the best Iâve ever sounded while playing a guitar and everything just felt ârightâ. It was up for a good price and they even offered a good deal (ÂŁ200 off), but after spending some of my budget on recording equipment and needing a new laptop I couldnât quite stretch to afford itâ:disappointed:
I also think it deserves someone with a better skill set than me to get the most out of it, but a friend said something to me that really made me thinkâŚâyou donât train for a marathon in flip flopsââŚ
Anyway, sorry for the essay lol if itâs still there in two weeks thatâs gonna be my next guitar. In fact, as Iâm writing this Iâm thinking Iâm going to put down a deposit tomorrow âŚmaybe
I think my next now will be a HH single cut. Probably an Epiphone Les Paul 60âs or maybe even a proper Gibson, or a Heritage⌠but to be honest, my playing doesnât justify the cost of those just yet. I like the Ebony one with the white scratchplate, or the Bourbon burst colouring always looks better in real life than the pics.
Iâm also looking for the cheapest alder black Strat body I can find to maybe try to do a self build replica of you-know-whoâs black Strat as a learning project.
My current guitar is this Ibanez but Iâve been thinking about the Gretsch for a while now. I feel that I should get more mileage out of the Ibanez before getting another one but man is it tempting.
I just bought an Epiphone J-200 a few weeks ago, which I love but Iâm already thinking about my next purchase. When I first started this guitar journey I really wanted a Gibson guitar (a 1957 SJ-200 in vintage sunburst to be exact). Gibson is a little out of my price range as an amateur musician whoâs going to make no money playing guitar. So I found my Epiphone that looks very similar.
Anyway, next I want to get an electric guitar. I think I want a Fender Strat but the more I look the more I like Epiphone Les Paul models. Iâve got to save up so Iâm not going to buy it right away, so I have some time to research.
Then after I buy an electric guitar I think I might get a bass guitar, but that probably wonât be for a least another year.
Playing guitar is an addictive and rather expensive hobby but I wouldnât change learning guitar for anything.
I know, Trond think it could be the one, it just felt so right. It puts me over budget but after playing many guitars while searching, nothing has come close. Iâm going to the shop Friday to sit with it some more and see what can be done youâre now one of the many voices in my head whispering âbuy itâ
Im shouting Lee
Played a fair amount of different guitars myself. for me its quite rare i just clicks with a guitar and everything feels just right. Happened to me with just two guitars and both were not mine they were Martins thoughâŚ
but seriously⌠D-28 that felt just rightâŚ. Hehehehe, thats a hard one
PRS McCarty 594 SE double cut, some time in future once I learn enough to justify new guitar. =) I love everything about that guitar, but worried the neck will be too chunky (vintage pattern) for my hand. There is a thinline McCarty as well, but only S2 which is almost double in price.
Iâm somewhat surprised that nobody mentioned DâAngelico! They make some really amazing guitars in several different styles⌠my last purchase was a DâAngelico Deluxe â59 Black Dog Hollowbody with their version of the Bigsby tailpiece⌠P90s⌠I took it to my local guitar shop for a setup and they said the setup out of the box was perfect⌠they didnât do anything!
It plays like a dream, sounds beautiful unplugged & feels so good in the hands⌠My goal is to play some Rockabilly⌠maybe an AVOYP in the futureâŚ
Next guitar though? Money no object? A Duesenberg TV Phonic in Venetian White⌠thatâll never happen, but we can still dream, right?
I know somebody once pointed out that guitars are relatively more affordable than equipment associated with many other hobbies. So maybe if I had far more cash on hand I might be more indulgent. That said, I have far more guitar related stuff than I truly need, so a minor sufferer of GAS 
I felt the vibrations travel right through me, incredible. Bit stiff to play (I find most brand new out the box acoustic guitars to be like this) but with a set up and a bit of time getting it âplayed inâ I think it would be something special. Alas it was a little(a fair bit if Iâm honest lol) out of my price range 
almost mint condition, set up was perfect and sounded incredible. I was sat there for an hour and twenty minutes playing through all songs I know, going through different tunings ect. It was dreamy, it was the best Iâve ever sounded while playing a guitar and everything just felt ârightâ. It was up for a good price and they even offered a good deal (ÂŁ200 off), but after spending some of my budget on recording equipment and needing a new laptop I couldnât quite stretch to afford itâ:disappointed:
if itâs still there in two weeks thatâs gonna be my next guitar. In fact, as Iâm writing this Iâm thinking Iâm going to put down a deposit tomorrow 
youâre now one of the many voices in my head whispering âbuy itâ 
