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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: studiojig on May 22, 2009, 03:40:13 PM

Title: C-pig tweaking
Post by: studiojig on May 22, 2009, 03:40:13 PM

So, I have this lovely new C-pig installed in my Jackson dominion and it's very nice. However, it doesn't exhibit any of the typical characteristics of a ceramic based pup. That is, it sounds very good, but there seems to be a muffled quality to it. Less definition and clarity than I'd have thought (and have heard in others' clips). Any suggestions on height, allen screw adjustments, etc?

Title: Re: C-pig tweaking
Post by: reguv760 on May 22, 2009, 04:36:05 PM

try raising the pup in very small increments... @ 1/16 of a turn.

Reg

Title: Re: C-pig tweaking
Post by: syr2012 on May 22, 2009, 05:00:15 PM

If it's muffled, there could be something wrong with your pots. What values are they? As for height, I always start by raising my pickup until it touches the high-e when I press down on the 22nd fret, then I back it down slowly from there. If some of your strings don't have the presence you need, then I'd suggest moving on to adjusting the individual bolts until you're satisfied. Try playing chords as well as individual strings to make sure that you're getting the sound that you like. First and foremost however, would be pickup height. I find that BKs respond to being at the right height better than any other pickup I've tried.

Title: Re: C-pig tweaking
Post by: Ratrod on May 22, 2009, 06:25:11 PM

Here's a pole piece adjustment diagram that could be of help.

(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/5637/polepieceadjustmentcopy.jpg)

Title: Re: C-pig tweaking
Post by: studiojig on May 22, 2009, 10:29:14 PM

Wow, all good info/tips, and great diagram. Cheers all!!

Title: Re: C-pig tweaking
Post by: Philly Q on May 24, 2009, 10:21:54 AM

Quote from: Ratrod on May 22, 2009, 06:25:11 PM

Here's a pole piece adjustment diagram that could be of help.

I'm getting a Gretschy feeling from that diagram.  "P. Setzer" ?

Title: Re: C-pig tweaking
Post by: Ratrod on May 24, 2009, 12:00:27 PM

The guy who made the diagram is a Gretsch player but not related to the famous guy with the same last name.

Title: Re: C-pig tweaking
Post by: Philly Q on May 24, 2009, 12:46:41 PM

I did wonder!   :)

I was really thinking Gretsch because their pickups have less scope for overall height adjustment, so tweaking the polepieces becomes more useful (and maybe crucial?).

Title: Re: C-pig tweaking
Post by: Ratrod on May 24, 2009, 03:11:06 PM

Yes, pickups on Gretsches are non-height adjustable unless you put some foam or spacers under them. They're also very sensitive to pole piece/screw adjustments. A bit fidley and time consuming but it does allow you to EQ the guitar to your taste.