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Twang Tone · September 23rd, 2008, 09:53 AM

What you're talking about is finding the pickup's "sweet spot". Each and every pickup I've tried has it.

Start low, then incrementally raise each side of the pickup until the optimum tone and volume is reached. Volume is not as important as tone because more volume can always be added at the amp. But finding the sweet spot for the tone of the pickup is all important.

Another fundamentally important point is getting the balance right between the pickups. Make sure they are equal in volume when switching between the two. Ideally, you don't want one louder than the other.

Thanks,

September 23rd, 2008, 09:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Twang Tone Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 1,042	What you're talking about is finding the pickup's "sweet spot". Each and every pickup I've tried has it. Start low, then incrementally raise each side of the pickup until the optimum tone and volume is reached. Volume is not as important as tone because more volume can always be added at the amp. But finding the sweet spot for the tone of the pickup is all important. Another fundamentally important point is getting the balance right between the pickups. Make sure they are equal in volume when switching between the two. Ideally, you don't want one louder than the other. Thanks, __________________ TT Ridicule is nothing to be scared of!