2016/02/07 16:33:25
Agentcalm
Hi Jim
now that sounds like a system worth lookin at. 
2016/02/07 16:42:51
Agentcalm
ouch...260 euro for the fishman.   Great looking system Jim but WAY over my budget.  
Thanks anyway for the post.  
Xave
2016/02/07 16:54:36
mettelus
Have you checked your environment for EMI issues? A single coil will grab EMI if facing the source, so body positioning to known sources (or completely eliminating them) would be something to consider first and foremost. Variable lighting switches, anything with a transformer/amp, CRT's, etc. all throw things single coils love. A more sensitive (i.e. replacement) coil will actually throw you for a loop when you realize just how much a sensitive coil can grab.
 
A noise gate from the guitar is a second consideration (anywhere from -60 to -40dB depending on interference). This is almost mandatory in "single-coil mode" if a suitable environment is not present.
 
On a standard Strat (5-position switch) style, positions 2 and 4 are "humbuckers" which is another option. This will give a muddier sound, but is also much more tolerant of EMI (and can be compensated a bit in follow-on FX chains).
 
I just wanted to mention the above, since I fear that the solution you are seeking is not in "new pickups."
2016/02/07 17:01:01
pentimentosound
I've got EMG SV's in one and Fralin Split Blades in my other strat and both are dead quiet. I love the Fralin's, but still appreciate the EMG's. I loved having Gold Lace Sensors and they were quieter (by a lot?), if I recall correctly. It's been a long time on that one, though I think I'm going to have get another set. When I hear tracks I did with them, I start looking on eBAY! LOL
   MojoTone has noiseless strat set, too, which has gotten some rave reviews. Though, I think they're $212/set in the US.  You could get one or two noiseless pickups, vs a set of 3. You'd get some benefit and stay on budget. 
 
    And though it's out of your budget, there are Suhr and other vendors that sell a hum canceling back vibrato cavity cover that acts as a dummy coil.  Those are more expensive than a set of pups. A dummy coil set up might be cheap, if you can DIY.
  Since you're looking/buying over there, I would suggest Trev Wilkinson. He has a dummy coil in the new John Jorgenson signature model and I'm sure he has some noiseless or noise-cancelling pups, that are probably cheaper there, than on this side of the pond.
 
Good luck!
Michael
 
2016/02/07 18:10:55
BobF
Agentcalm
Thanks Bob.   Im based in Ireland so i have to be careful on cost.  You see if i buy anything from   the US not only do i pay US sales tax but our customs here then keeps the item until I pay Irish sales tax on top of that.   There is a company here in Europe called Thomann and I'm looking on their site.  They have a lot of seymour listed and Dimarzio also.  The marzios are out my range though.  They are averaging alsom 90 dollars your money per pickup.   But the Seymours I could possible manage.   Because I've never tried this before I want to get something I know is recommended and will work.  I'm seeing mixed views about GFS pickups.  I seen some posts where people got bad gear and had problems trying to get refunds etc. 




The only experience I have with GFS is a set of their Mean90 pickups I put in an Epi LP.  Very nice P90-ish tone for $35US each.
2016/02/08 12:50:26
batsbrew
what i use:
 
L-280
 
http://wildepickups.com/Wilde_Bill_s_NF_Singles.html
 
they sound great,
and are usually about half the price of other hand made or 'boutique' pickups.
 
2016/02/08 14:55:14
Agentcalm
Thanks Michael and "Bats" for the pups suggestions.  
hi Mett... yes i was looking at the room. As i do recording I have to be aware of these issues.  Turning away from the amp helps a little and yes, if I chose a switch position so that any two of the pup are in use it also helps.   But I will look into the idea of a noise gate for sure.  If they are inexpensive it would certainly be worth a shot.  
2016/02/08 15:54:58
mettelus
A quick method to test a noise gate scenario is to run the guitar directly into your interface, and output to your amp (clean project), with a gate in the FX bin on a monitored track. If you can get low enough latency to track this way, it would negate the need for a "hardware" version, but bear in mind that a recorded track would still have the noise in it (as it is recorded straight from the interface). You could then either leave the gate in place or bounce the track to bake it into the signal as options from that point. A lot depends on your preferred setup, but this will give you insight as to what the gate alone can do for you.
2016/02/08 16:09:03
michaelhanson
Check out the Strat Talk forums, this topic comes up a lot over there......right Gonzo!
2016/02/08 16:40:50
Agentcalm
Hi Mett.  I'm just looking at some options.  EH Hum debugger a little expensive $117
Electro H silencer better price  55     Morley Ebtech about 70
Boss do a pedal also.  NS-2   About 85 to 90.
Although all of these products are advertised as reducing hum....non of their web site mention single coil problems in particular.  I'll send them a mail.
Hey Mike, I've posted a question on that strat talk site.  Waiting to see if i get any answers :) 
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