ics1974 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have the folowing information from Gibson. Pickup height: (measured by pressing down last fret) Rhythm=3/32” Bridge= 1/16” My question is do you measure from the pole pieces on both pickups? Or the plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LPC Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Polepieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickey Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 The hell with the factory specs--adjust it the way it sounds good to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 The hell with the factory specs--adjust it the way it sounds good to you! Exactely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ics1974 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Polepieces. Thanks but do you do the measurement on both the bridge and neck pickups pole piece screws? My pickups are covered and have the pole piece screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjimdom Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I don't think it will make that much difference either way. You may not like those specs but it's good to have a set point to reference so you can experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ics1974 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 I asked clarification from Gibson about the pickup height. Here is there response. Thanks for the reply. The pickup height is measured from the bottom of the string to the highest point of the pickup. The pole pieces are typically set flat from the factory. Thanks. Here is the original email from Gibson about there factory setup. Here is what they said. Hi, Thanks for the email. Here are some factory setup specs that may help: Action: 12th fret treble=3/64” 12th fret bass=5/64” 1st fret treble= 1/64” 1st fret bass= 2/64” Pickup height: (measured by pressing down last fret) Rhythm=3/32” Bridge= 1/16” Tailpiece Height: 3 threads on bass side 1 thread on treble There is not a set measurement on neck relief, but most players prefer a little “relief” in the neck for playability. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sok66 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have the folowing information from Gibson. Pickup height: (measured by pressing down last fret) Rhythm=3/32” Bridge= 1/16” My question is do you measure from the pole pieces on both pickups? Or the plate If you have the polepieces adjusted relatively flat w/re to the surface of the cover, measure from the middle of the cover to the bottom of the strings. If you have the polepieces adjusted higher, measure from the polepieces to the bottom of the string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LPC Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Just to add watch out for pickups that are not parallel to the strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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