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I want to rewire my DiMarzio Dp-159 evolution bridge pickup installed in my Fender Japanese HSS Floyd strat, to be split (single coil) in the 4 position, just like in the Fender powerhouse mexican strat. I've seen the diagram for that, but can't seem to figure it out. Do i really need to install a DPDT mini switch just to get that result?
Re: I want to rewire my DiMarzio Dp-159 evolution bridge...
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What you describe sounds like pickups fighting against each other meaning, does this occur when using pickups individually or together? This is normal when using more than one pickup together, if it occurs in single mode, something is wired wrong. Another thing is, If using single, are you splitting coils? Individual coils wired wrong can do this, a bad pickup selector switch can also. A loose wire or fiber touching the tone pot capacitor or ground could also. A dead coil on a humbucker can as well. I'm guessing that you are using these in combo meaning a possible pickup selector switch may not be switching properly. The player's level of experience is also in my mind since, all of my guitars do the exact same ONLY when I use more than one pickup. I hardly ever use more than one at a time unless I'm playing a strat.
I don't know about this specifically, but my general advice is to use the Dimarzio site and forums for info. The bare wire will be ground/earth and the red is hot. It simply goes to here the original one went in the guitar.
I think this is what you are looking for:http://www.squierguitars.com/pdf/current/Strat/Bullet%20Strat%20with%20tremolo-%20Service.pdf Please let me know if this helps.
String gauge is a personal preference. I'll ask you this: what is your playing style? I see your picture and its a Jackson DK2M. One thing to remember is that the Floyd Rose usually needs adjusted with a different string gauge. With a Floyd, I recommend replacing one string at a time unless you are cleaning the neck with steel wool. If you are taking all the strings off at once and changing them all at once and not one after another, put a towel under the back end of the Floyd Rose so it does not tilt back and mar the finish. Jackson usually installs 9's on their guitars, but this is too light in my opinion.
The pickups...there is a screw on each end of the pickup to adjust the pickups up and down. Raiseing them will get you more output but more noise and feedback. Lowering them will get you a more mellow sound. I keep mine no less than 3/16 to 1/8" from the strings.
Bridge adjustment...Floyd Rose trems are tricky little animals. They have small allen screws to raise the saddles up and down. Raise the bridge just enough to keep the strings from buzzing excessively and as long as they don't make a buzzing sound thru you amp, its nothing to worry about.
Send me a message if you have any more questions. With a Floyd Rose, it would not hurt to go consult your favorite guitar shop or a friend with a Floyd equipt guitar to see them work on them.
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