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Old December 5th, 2007, 04:40 AM   #6 (permalink)
Fourth Feline
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Originally Posted by beep.click View Post
Did you get an owner's manual? You can download one from the Fender website. There's a section in there that tells how to set pickup height. Basically, hold the strings down at the last fret. There should be roughly 6/64" between the string and the top of the pickup/polepiece on the bass side, and about 5/64" on the treble side.

If you want an exact, specific measurement from a stock Baja, let me know, and I'll measure mine -- I've never changed my pickup height.



No, I'd say it's very similar to other Teles.

P.S. Congratulations!!!

Thanks beep.click

Yes, I would be curious what the original factory set pickup heights where on yours, due me moving mine prematurely. I am especially curious as the neck pickup adjustment range seems to keep it in the 5-6/64" arena ( from underside of fretted strings to top pickup ) as you mentioned - but the bridge seems to yeild even more pleasant sounds further away, even towards the 8/64ths range. I did get paperwork with the guitar, but it is such a gem, I was saving the documentation intact.

I appreciate this may not sound to be a problem, but I am trying to avoid excessive volume drop between pickups and yet still optimise all the delicious 'Baja' sounds. Unfortunately, I do not have the opportunity to run my Baja through a nice load / clear amp at this time without offending the neighbours.

Thanks again,

Regards,

F.F.
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