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single coil height adjustment

Discussion in 'Luthier's Guitar & Bass Technical Discussion' started by Killa-B, Jul 29, 2005.

  1. Jul 29, 2005 #1
    Killa-B

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    I'm using a normal strat guitar. I know there is a range, but what is the typical pickup distance from the strings when the string is fretted on the 22nd fret?

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  2. Jul 30, 2005 #2
    unclej54

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    with the strings depressed on the last fret fender suggests a height of 2mm (5/64") on the e, a and d and 1.6mm (4/64") on the g, b and e strings. after you've set them at this height you can adjust down if one of them is too strong compared to the others.
     
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    CAFeathers

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    I use the "Nickel" method. With the low E (bass side) fretted at the last fret stack 2 nickels and place them between the the pole piece and the string, adjust the pickup so the nickels just fit. Then on the high e (treble side) use only 1 nickel. This makes a great starting point and you can fine tune from there.
     
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  4. Jul 30, 2005 #4
    unclej54

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    great idea! that's actually about 3mm for two and 1.5mm for one and will work out pretty well when i loose my little metal ruler..which is often.:D
     
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  5. Jul 30, 2005 #5
    CAFeathers

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    And it's not just for Single Coils. I use it as a starting point for all my pups.
     
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