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Ron Sodos
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

posted 12 September 2006 08:48 AM     profile     
How close to the strings should a pickup be set at? Looking for advice....
Karlis Abolins
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From: Burien, WA, USA

posted 12 September 2006 09:41 AM     profile     
Ron, Here is a generalization. The pickups should be as close to the strings as possible without being so close that the magnets affect (dampen) the vibrations of the strings. A general rule for exposed magnets is being able to slide 1 quarter under the treble strings and 2 quarters under the bass strings. From that starting point lower the strings or raise them so that they sound good to YOU. If your pickup has a plastic cover, you need to start closer.
Ultimately it is about the sound. Set them for your personal taste and style.

Karlis

Jack Stoner
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From: Inverness, Florida

posted 12 September 2006 11:58 AM     profile     
However, with the Lawrence 710 pickups the distance between the pickup and the strings should be at least 3/16" (I have mine set a "loose" 3/16). Too close and you will get some distortion and lose tone body.

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