Pick Up Height
Pick up height can have a dramatic effect on the audio output signal. The closer the strings are to the pick ups, the higher the audio output signal will be. This can be ideal unless the strings are close enough to cause distortion due to magnetic interference caused by the electronic compo- nents. The pick up height was adjusted correctly before it was packaged; however, future adjust- ments may be needed.
To measure the string height at the pick up:
1.Measure the height of the 1st and 6th strings at the pick up while the strings are “fretted” at the 22nd fret (Figure 35).
—If the string height is between 3⁄32" and 1⁄8", then the pick up is adjusted correctly. Continue to the next
—If the pick up does not fall within the above heights, then continue to the next step.
2.With a phillips head screwdriver, adjust the screws on each side of the pick up (Figure 35) until the string heights are correct.
•Turn the screws clockwise to raise the height of the pick up, therefore, decreas- ing the string height.
•Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower the height of the pick up, therefore, increasing the string height.
3⁄32" to 1⁄8" |
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3⁄32" to 1⁄8" | 22nd Fret |
Figure 35. Correct string heights over the pick up while the strings are fretted on the 22nd fret.
H3123 Electric Guitar Kit |
