Hss strat wiring

1. Can I convert HSS Strat to SSS?
2. Are HSS Strats good?
3. What is the difference between Strat and HSS Strat?
4. Is HSS Strat good for metal?

Can I convert HSS Strat to SSS?

If you want to replace just one pickup and re-use the other two pickups and wiring, any changes will depend on the specific pickup you want to add. Either way, it's not difficult -- you just need basic soldering skills (plus a soldering iron and some solder). I have a MIM HSS that is now an SSS.

Are HSS Strats good?

The HSS Stratocaster is very similar to the SSS version, with the exception of a Fender humbucker replacing the single-coil bridge pickup. ... This makes the HSS Strat better suited to metal and hard rock, but don't go thinking you'll get deep, dark extreme metal tones out of it.

What is the difference between Strat and HSS Strat?

The most obvious difference between the Fender Stratocaster HSS and Stratocaster SSS is their pickup configuration. After all, this is what the HSS or SSS stands for. ... The original Strat features three single-coil pickups, one on the bridge and two on the guitar body.

Is HSS Strat good for metal?

Simply choosing a Fender Stratocaster with a humbucker and two single-coils (HSS) is a pretty easy way to land a great guitar for metal. You can tick all the boxes mentioned above, including the humbucker you need in the bridge. ... This is one of the best intermediate-level guitars out there.