Stratitis???

Tube Screamer · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:12 pm

nikininja wrote:

Like I asked does it happen in other pickup positions?

Sorry, no, in all other pick up positions, the bends and vibrato on the low E string are as smooth as silk.

nikininja · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:46 pm

So its not stratitis then. Its the pickup.

Ceri · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:21 pm

Tube Screamer wrote:

The trouble with mine is that the low E string is pretty quiet whilst in the neck position (compared with the other strings and also with the same string whilst using the other pick ups) and if I lower the pick up even further away from the strings than it already is, (approx 1.4mm at the moment, I had to bring it up a bit closer to try and get some volume into the low E) the volume of the low E string in the neck position is so low that it becomes almost inaudible compared to the others.

Hi Russ: I agree with Chet and Niki that your low E string is just too close to the pickup. The string's arc of vibration is that much larger nearer the middle of its speaking length, so the problem shows itself at the neck pickup first.

You're worried about the balance between either end of the pickup and between it and the other two pickups going out of kilter if you lower it just at that point?

The solution is simple: lower ALL the pickups the same amount at both ends. Take a screwdriver and lower all six screws by, say, one turn. If that don't solve it, give 'em all another turn. And another, till the problem vanishes.

And bear in mind Chet's pickup height maxim: closer to the string = more output; further from the string = more sustain. So there are benefits to lowering them all. Far as output is concerned - just turn up the amp a touch!

Problem solved.

Cheers - C

DetroitBlues · **Joined:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:58 am **Posts:** 2187

Tube Screamer wrote:

Hi guys,

I have a problem with a 1980's USA '57 re-issue Stratocaster (with its original vintage pick ups)and was wondering if anyone might be able to help?

Whilst using the neck pick up and playing on the low E string, up in the higher frets, I get a 'warbling' 'multi-tone' type of effect when bending or using vibrato (it is almost like using a quick series of hammer-on's when trying to use vibrato).

I did a search on the net and have found others with this same problem and it seems to have been termed 'Stratitis'. The said cause/cure for the problem is that the pick up is set too close to the strings and hence the magnetic pull of the pick up is interfering with the strings vibration and that lowering that pick up away from the strings will cure the problem.

The trouble with mine is that the low E string is pretty quiet whilst in the neck position (compared with the other strings and also with the same string whilst using the other pick ups) and if I lower the pick up even further away from the strings than it already is, (approx 1.4mm at the moment, I had to bring it up a bit closer to try and get some volume into the low E) the volume of the low E string in the neck position is so low that it becomes almost inaudible compared to the others.

Any ideas guys?

Thanks in advance

Russ

If you lower the pickup on both sides, the "volume" for the strings will all lower. I noticed the same problem with my Roadhouse. With staggered pole pieces and neck radius, lower the pickup should help with all of this. Best advice for finding the sweet spot? Adjust 1/2 turn at a time then strum while plugged into an amp. That should help.

Joelski · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:13 pm

It's the pickup. He's adjusted it enough to know if it's a problem with proximity.

DetroitBlues · **Joined:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:58 am **Posts:** 2187

Awesome. Does it sound better all around?

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