How high should my bridge pickup be?
How high should my bridge pickup be?
We recommend between somewhere close to 5/64″ on the bridge pickup, and about 4/64″ on the neck. Keep in mind, these are measurements on the Low-E side. On the High-E, we might suggest you move it just a tad closer (say 1/64″ on each pickup). Adjusting height is easy.
How high should a Telecaster neck pickup be?
We start with the pickup about 3/32″ from the strings, when the strings are held down at the highest fret. But you’ll probably need to adjust it up and down to find the best combination of output, openness, and sustain. When we do this, we take off the pickguard, and leave it off.
How does pickup height affect tone?
Raise the pickups up a bit too high and your tone will muddy up and be harder to shape with your amp. Conversely, if you lower the pickups too much, you might not have enough signal left over to ‘feed’ your amp adequately — luckily, if your pickups are too low for optimal performance, it should be fairly obvious.
How do you determine the correct pickup height?
The standard way to measure your pickup height is to fret the guitar at the highest fret and measure from the top of the pole piece to the bottom of the string. This will allow for proper string clearance on every fret and string.
How high should the action be on a Telecaster?
Action
| Neck Radius | String Height Bass Side | Treble Side |
|---|---|---|
| .7.25″ | 5/64″ (2 mm) | 4/64″ (1.6 mm) |
| 95″ to 12″ | 4/64″ (1.6 mm) | 4/64″ (1.6 mm) |
| 15″ to 17″ | 4/64″ (1.6 mm) | 3/64″ (1.2 mm) |
How do I set up my Telecaster guitar properly?
First, check tuning. Using a 6″ (150 mm) ruler, measure the distance between bottom of strings and top of the 17th fret. Adjust bridge saddles to the height according to the chart, then re-tune. Experiment with the height until the desired sound and feel is achieved.
How do I adjust my Tele bridge?
If the 12th fret note is flat, move the saddle forward a little by turning the adjustment screw at the back of the bridge (counter-clockwise) using a flat or philips screwdriver (whatever is appropriate). If the 12th fret note is sharp, move the saddle back a little by turning the screw clockwise.
What happens if pickups are too low?
Setting Pickup Height Too Low: Setting your pickup height too low would cause your pickup not to be optimized for your guitar. Your magnetic field “floats” above the pickup, and if your strings are out of the field, you won’t get a rich, full tone.
How do you tell if a pickup is ceramic or Alnico?
However, the magnets at the bottom of the pickups are different. Ceramic magnets are typically a slab of material attached to the bottom of the pickup, while alnico magnets are attached along the sides of the pole pieces. For an idea of what that looks like, see this image from the Guitar Dreamer blog.
What is Fender’s “twisted Tele pickup”?
Fender Twisted Tele pickups deliver hot high-output Telecaster guitar tone with a dash of sparkling Stratocaster guitar character. Each pickup is tailored to its position (neck and bridge) to achieve its individual sonic character. The neck pickup’s taller bobbin is designed to accommodate more windings, combined with a slightly shorter bridge
What is the difference between a Telecaster and a Stratocaster?
The Stratocaster has two cutouts, which is a little different from the Telecaster, which only has one cutout. The bridge is another major difference between the two guitars. On the Strat, the bridge houses a two-point tremolo system, which is absent on the Telecaster.
What is Fender Tele pickups?
The Fender Vintage Tele pickup remains to be the most in-demand pickup and has been used by many musicians. With the vintage noiseless tele pickup, you will get a warm and soft sound. The Vintage pickup is also a highly responsive pickup which means that it immediately signals without any delays and produces a loud and clear sound as soon as the chord is touched.
