Question: same pups, different bodies.

[m1k3]

I'm currently using a custom ash body flyin' v with an SD JazzN and SD Alt8 bridge pickup. I love the tone i'm getting from it.

Question.

Will i get the same tone if i install the same pickup combo to my ash body strat? I will install the same wiring diagram of my flyin' v to the strat.

[Skybox]

I think even if the V and the Strat were both made using wood cut from the exact same tree, there will still be a noticable difference because of the difference in scale lengths (Strats are typically 25.5in and I assume V's are 24.75 like LP's). I bet most of the characteristics of the pickups will be retained but there will be a noticable difference. I would bet you will still get much of the sound that you love on your V on the Strat though.

[tapslore]

I think even if the V and the Strat were both made using wood cut from the exact same tree, there will still be a noticable difference because of the difference in scale lengths (Strats are typically 25.5in and I assume V's are 24.75 like LP's). I bet most of the characteristics of the pickups will be retained but there will be a noticable difference. I would bet you will still get much of the sound that you love on your V on the Strat though.

Agree!

[royc]

Distance of the pickup from the bridge will also affect the tone

[r_chino18]

Aside from the wood and measurement differences, the hardware would also play a big role in the sound. Having different hardware and materials (i.e. nylon/zinc/steel/brass/titanium saddles...... nickel silver/stainless steel frets..) would affect how the string sounds when strummed and thus picked up by the pickups themselves.

[Skybox]

Aside from the wood and measurement differences, the hardware would also play a big role in the sound. Having different hardware and materials (i.e. nylon/zinc/steel/brass/titanium saddles...... nickel silver/stainless steel frets..) would affect how the string sounds when strummed and thus picked up by the pickups themselves.

You nailed it bro.

[Skybox]

This thread kinda reminded me of how EVH's Frankenstein came about trying to "cross-pollinate" an LP and a Strat.

[m1k3]

I am learning a lot here. Thanks for the reply people.

[Ralph_Petrucci]

I think even if the V and the Strat were both made using wood cut from the exact same tree, there will still be a noticable difference because of the difference in scale lengths (Strats are typically 25.5in and I assume V's are 24.75 like LP's). I bet most of the characteristics of the pickups will be retained but there will be a noticable difference. I would bet you will still get much of the sound that you love on your V on the Strat though.

Aside from the wood and measurement differences, the hardware would also play a big role in the sound. Having different hardware and materials (i.e. nylon/zinc/steel/brass/titanium saddles...... nickel silver/stainless steel frets..) would affect how the string sounds when strummed and thus picked up by the pickups themselves.

eto na lahat yun!

I remember, I removed the pickguard assembly (including all electronics) from my #1 partscaster and placed it on an MIJ strat. my partscaster had an alder body and stainless hardware. my MIJ had stock fender hardware and a basswood body. it sounded different. hahaha hardware plays a big factor talaga.