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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: Whammy on August 04, 2012, 02:26:25 PM

Title: Black Hawk orientation
Post by: Whammy on August 04, 2012, 02:26:25 PM

Hi all,

I know pickup orientation (pole screws facing outwards or inwards) can make a tonal difference but I'm curious about the Black Hawk with the blade system.
Does orientation make a difference with these pickups and if so how does one know what way to orientation them for a standard pickup set up.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Black Hawk orientation
Post by: WeAreNotGentlemen on August 04, 2012, 05:00:28 PM

I flipped the neck around just to see if it made a difference and it did not to my ears. I believe the slugs are equal and it doesn't matter which way you put it in. Someone please tell me if I'm wrong.

Title: Re: Black Hawk orientation
Post by: HTH AMPS on August 04, 2012, 06:43:31 PM

if you have a DMM, measure the DC resistance of each coil - that will tell you if they're equal or not.

Title: Re: Black Hawk orientation
Post by: Nolly on August 04, 2012, 07:44:50 PM

The Black Hawk is symmetrically wound so orientation should not make any difference

Title: Re: Black Hawk orientation
Post by: Whammy on August 05, 2012, 01:56:44 AM

Cool, thanks for clearing that up for me :)