
Originally Posted by
WeirdBits
There is no compromise/problem splitting to the slug coil, in fact it is quite normal (particularly on a bridge pickup).
There will be very little sound difference splitting to the slug or screw coil (mainly from the slight positional difference along the string length). The most important thing is that the split coil is reverse wound reverse polarity to the bridge single coil so you get a hum-cancelling pair when combined.
Good luck.