bluesboy1 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Greetings, I have just had a pair of Gibson '57 Classics installed on my Sheraton. Any recommendations on pickup ht? I play mostly Chicago-style blues. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Greetings, I have just had a pair of Gibson '57 Classics installed on my Sheraton. Any recommendations on pickup ht? I play mostly Chicago-style blues. cheers I usually start with the neck about 10mm (3/8") from the strings and the bridge about 6 - 7mm (1/4") away, then I do a volume and articulation test and fine tune from there, be mindful also that the neck pickup has more magnetic influence over the string's ability to vibrate and resonate, due to it's position along the string's length, so it should never be so close it adversely the strings. More info on this will be in the DO-IT-YOURSELF thread, pinned to the top of the Epi Lounge section, thanks to animalfarm who compiled and maintains it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Good advice so far I tend to go for a close setting and let the amp drive the sustain..... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanFoFyan Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 i usually just raise or lower them till i like the sound trial and error type thing. so most of my guitars have different heights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upiory Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 HI. Just a note of praise about those '57 Classics. Truly amazing pickups. They transformed the sound on my Broadway. I'm anxious to hear your review of their performance on your Sheraton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrw1960 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Yep, Trial and error. I've kept the Bass side a tad higher than the lower E side. Let your screwdriver do the walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I usually start with the neck about 10mm (3/8") from the strings and the bridge about 6 - 7mm (1/4") away, then I do a volume and articulation test and fine tune from there, be mindful also that the neck pickup has more magnetic influence over the string's ability to vibrate and resonate, due to it's position along the string's length, so it should never be so close it adversely the strings. More info on this will be in the DO-IT-YOURSELF thread, pinned to the top of the Epi Lounge section, thanks to animalfarm who compiled and maintains it. I was thinking about raising my neck pickup on my '06 Sheraton I just bought. It looked too low - even with the p/u ring. The bridge is a tad above the ring. With the action so low on this, I hadn't thought about how the magnets would play with the strings. Both sound well balanced with their volumes and gives nice warm, mellow tones. Glad I read this first before messing with it. +1 for not geting too close to the strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upiory Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Just got through playing around with my Broadway with headphones and a little Bugera V5. Man, those '57 Classics are amazing! They're the best replacement pups I've ever bought--over Fralins, DiMarzio, Duncan, and Heywood. There are little delicacies and nuances with these pickups that playing remains an aural treat. Of cours, having a big-*** hollowbody with huge flatwounds helps! How are you getting on with your '57 Classics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy1 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 hi Upiory, yep, really enjoying the new 57 classics. Looking at replacing stock electronics in hope of improving the blues tone. So many choices re pots, caps, etc. cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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