What bridge HB for an ash bodied strat?

[AmpliFIRE]

Looking for something medium output...most likely A5 but I'm open to an A2. My first choice is a Duncan Custom 5...any other opinions?

 

[Doubleneck]

How about the SD 78/EVH or this http://www.evhgear.com/accessories/

Both work very well with ash/alder bodies w/maple necks.

 

[AmpliFIRE]

How about the SD 78/EVH or this http://www.evhgear.com/accessories/

Both work very well with ash/alder bodies w/maple necks.

you read my mind...lol. I've used the SD EVH before and thought it was great...but a tad too weak. The EVH Frankenstein does have my interest

 

[yngzaklynch]

Hi Paige. My Nuno N4 and Strat are Ash. Don't know if you remember my trans purple Schecter CET Custom Shop quilt top but it was also ash. Ash has some soft mids anda really nice top end. I would search the EQ charts of each pickup and key in on the ones with a strong midrange. Fender's Custom Shop recently came out wih the new CS Deluxe models(ash bodies). They chose the SD Custom Custom for this model. Rob Chappers seemed to really like the sound in his video review of the CS Deluxe FWIW.
https://youtu.be/dwyxZHGQ7yY

 

[rupe]

Cutom Custom is where I was going too. Also, the Dimarzio Tone Zone works well with brighter woods.

 

[yngzaklynch]

Cutom Custom is where I was going too. Also, the Dimarzio Tone Zone works well with brighter woods.

Got the Tone Zone S in my Strat and I don't even think about replacing it.

 

[AmpliFIRE]

Hi Paige. My Nuno N4 and Strat are Ash. Don't know if you remember my trans purple Schecter CET Custom Shop quilt top but it was also ash. Ash has some soft mids anda really nice top end. I would search the EQ charts of each pickup and key in on the ones with a strong midrange. Fender's Custom Shop recently came out wih the new CS Deluxe models(ash bodies). They chose the SD Custom Custom for this model. Rob Chappers seemed to really like the sound in his video review of the CS Deluxe FWIW.
https://youtu.be/dwyxZHGQ7yY

Great info...thanks brother! The EVH Frankenstein has an A2 like the CC...maybe I should go that route.

 

[CaseyCor]

Cutom Custom is where I was going too. Also, the Dimarzio Tone Zone works well with brighter woods.

My first thought after reading the thread title

 

[noob_pwn]

custom custom or abraxas get my pick

 

[gybe!]

I'm enjoying my BBQ bucker in my ash strat (rosewood board; blasphemy, I know!). Punchy, balanced, and clear

 

[JohnnyC]

for ash body...SD Custom Custom (alnico2)...
i had one in an ash body w/quilt maple top + maple neck w/ebony fretboard (yup...this strat was bright city...hence why i went with the CC)

Custom5 IMO suits all mahogany better (alnico V)

or you could just swap magnets and experiment.