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Post by Tony01902 on Jun 15, 2004 18:41:28 GMT -5
can someone tell me the suggested pickup heights. i have a 3 pickup black beauty. to measure i have a feeler gauge that measures in metric and (percentage) standard.
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Post by CAFeathers on Jun 15, 2004 20:56:37 GMT -5
I always start out using the "nickel method" and then fine tune until I find a good tone.
Nickel Method: Hold down the E or e String (whish ever side you are working on) on the last fret. Place 2 Nickels under the sting on top of the BASS SIDE of the pickup and adjust until they just fit. Place 1 Nickel under the string on top of the TREBLE SIDE of the pickup and adjust until it just fits.
Remember that if the pickup is closer to the strings you will get more output, but less sustain as the magnets stop the string from vibrating sooner. Farther away Less output, more sustain.
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Post by Tony01902 on Jun 16, 2004 0:21:33 GMT -5
sounds nice and easy. i'll do it and test it out at tonights jam. thanks CAFeathers
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Post by theboatcandream on Jul 10, 2004 7:00:42 GMT -5
There's also the whole mid thing..... higher gives more mids I find.
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Post by jeje on Jul 22, 2004 7:25:24 GMT -5
How thick is a nickel? We don't have those over here  |
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Post by CAFeathers on Jul 22, 2004 8:46:19 GMT -5
1/16 in.
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Post by jeje on Jul 22, 2004 10:21:09 GMT -5
You and your inches  Thats 1.5 mm, right? |
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Post by CAFeathers on Jul 22, 2004 10:29:30 GMT -5
Yes, that does sound correct.
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Thats 1.5 mm, right?