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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: syr2012 on May 23, 2009, 01:45:59 AM

Title: Pickup adjustment
Post by: syr2012 on May 23, 2009, 01:45:59 AM

Hi all,
I have a holydiver with allen bolts that I installed about four days ago (some interference rendered the installation experience quite unpleasant -_-). I'm trying to get optimal sound from it, I mean it's great as is, but I remain eternally curious. I think I've got it, but I'm wondering how I should adjust the allen bolts and pickup height (no, I don't have a ruler handy, so sue me) to get that, as well as to compensate for my low-e being so thick (I use a 10-46 set with the 46 swiped out for a 60, and mostly play in standard, drop d, and occasionally Eb). Any ideas?

Title: Re: Pickup adjustment
Post by: ericsabbath on May 23, 2009, 06:14:57 AM

try elixir 10-52 (nanoweb light heavy)
best set of strings I ever had (for most tunings, from standard E to drop C or standard C#)

Title: Re: Pickup adjustment
Post by: syr2012 on May 23, 2009, 04:45:05 PM

I'll keep that in mind, but going down in gauge would require me to set things up again, adjust the truss rod, and most likely replace the nut. I actually like how the 60 keeps tension, as well as its range (I've managed to go an octave below D when bored enough). I'm just wondering how I should adjust the bolts before I lose my allen keys.