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Post subject: Pick up height
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:24 am
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Hi

I have just purchased a CS 60s relic (had it about 4 weeks).

I love the PU's in it.
I do notice though that there is a drop in volume on the B and E strings (especially the B). So I expect the PU height is the issue.

Can anyone advise what sort of pick up heights they use? The Fender support site only lists suggested heights for NON CS pickups.

I would kinda like a bit of an increase in volume from the Bridge pick-up so would expect to have that closer. The key though is to have a balance across the strings - the Bass A, D & G strings currently sound loudest. and when I look at the PU's the Bass E side is further away from the string (lower in the body) than the treble side.

But I'm sure they are not currently optimum.

Hope someone can help -

thanks

Sparky


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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:51 am
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I use the Nickel Method as a starting point. You will need 2 nickels and a phillips screw driver (I use a t-bar handled one).
Fret the E string at the last fret, then stack the 2 nickels on top of the pole piece for that string. Adjust that side of the pickup up or down until the 2 nickels touch the bottom of the string. Do the same for all the pickups.
Then fret the e string at the last fret. This time use only 1 nickel on top of the pole piece and adjust that side of the pickup up or down until the nickel just touches the bottom of the string.

That is the starting point.

Put your amp on a clean medium volume setting, turn the guitar all the way up. Select one pickup. Then strike an open e and an open E. Both pickups should have the same volume level. If not adjust the weaker side up until it does. Repeat with all pickups.

From that point any adjustments for more volume should be made with the same amount of turns on the screws on both sides. So if you make 2 1/2 turns on the bass (E) side you will make 2 1/2 turns on the treble (e) side.

Remember that the closer the pickup to the strings the more volume and gain you will get, but you will get less sustain.

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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:07 am
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Chet

Thats brilliant thanks very much.
Nickels huh- I'm in the UK - but as luck would have it I have some American coins from my last trip.

I'll set it up tonight .

thanks again.

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