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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: I_cant_play on August 22, 2006, 02:03:00 AM

Title: apache volume drop
Post by: I_cant_play on August 22, 2006, 02:03:00 AM

Did anyone else notice there's a noticable volume drop at the in between positions with the apache set? I noticed this on certain clips that play through a couple of positions. is this because of the low output? this is the only thing I don't like about this set..other than this it's my favourtie single coil

Title: apache volume drop
Post by: 38thBeatle on August 22, 2006, 07:15:16 AM

I have not noticed it on my set though the in between sounds on the Slowhands sounds sweeter to me.

Title: apache volume drop
Post by: jordan on August 22, 2006, 09:50:29 AM

I have the apache's in my partscaster, and don't notice anything too obvious between pickup settings. What you could be hearing in the clips is pickups like mine that are hum-cancelling in positions 2 and 4. I don't mean to be flippant, but this could be what's making those positions seem quieter to you....simply a lack of hum.

Hope that helps.
Jordan.

Title: apache volume drop
Post by: Elliot on August 22, 2006, 10:08:08 AM

I dont notice on my set which is stock polarity

Title: apache volume drop
Post by: Tim on August 22, 2006, 08:49:45 PM

On any RWRP set of single coils the inbetween tones will be quieter due to phase cancellation.This is also true of the inbetween tones of two humbuckers, teo P90s or two Tele coils, basically anything run in parallel.

Title: apache volume drop
Post by: I_cant_play on August 23, 2006, 06:43:04 AM

thanks for the clarification Tim. for a sec there I thought I was going deaf since no one else noticed! :)