Bridge Pickup Height for more treble?

Tsuekasa · May 28th, 2008, 04:20 PM

I need more treble out of my bridge pickup. I have a Mim std Tele with a hot rod deluxe amp. The bridge pickup is kinda low, im wondering if i raise it a bit or raise it at a angle will it increase the treble or twang. Or should i get a equalizer pedal and just boost the treble from that.

Gary in Boston · May 28th, 2008, 08:13 PM

Treble aside I know from experience that lowering the pickup gets rid of the shrill, ice pick, parakette's ears bleeding sound. You get more details& richer tone. Perhaps the detail of the treble pick up comes through. Now if the actual pickup is lacking in treble then you have an issue. Just for fun crank the pu all the way up and then all the way down on the same amp settings volume etc. You may find out allot about your pickup.

Gary

stephent2 · May 28th, 2008, 09:01 PM

drop (lower) the bass side of the pickup and see what happens.

sometimes you don't need to turn up the treble, but turn down the bass.

woodman · May 28th, 2008, 09:36 PM

in my experience, higher pickups (especially bridge) equal more low end and harsh highs. lower the pickups and crank your amp a little harder, see if that works for you.

mellecaster · May 28th, 2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tsuekasa

I need more treble out of my bridge pickup. I have a Mim std Tele with a hot rod deluxe amp. The bridge pickup is kinda low, im wondering if i raise it a bit or raise it at a angle will it increase the treble or twang.

Not to be a smart A$$...but that's what the screws are for...adjust away, and let us know your results.

May 28th, 2008, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tsuekasa TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: michigan Age: 26 Posts: 54	Bridge Pickup Height for more treble? I need more treble out of my bridge pickup. I have a Mim std Tele with a hot rod deluxe amp. The bridge pickup is kinda low, im wondering if i raise it a bit or raise it at a angle will it increase the treble or twang. Or should i get a equalizer pedal and just boost the treble from that.

May 28th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gary in Boston Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 472	More Treble? Treble aside I know from experience that lowering the pickup gets rid of the shrill, ice pick, parakette's ears bleeding sound. You get more details& richer tone. Perhaps the detail of the treble pick up comes through. Now if the actual pickup is lacking in treble then you have an issue. Just for fun crank the pu all the way up and then all the way down on the same amp settings volume etc. You may find out allot about your pickup. Gary

May 28th, 2008, 09:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
stephent2 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA. Age: 57 Posts: 2,300 20 Photos	drop (lower) the bass side of the pickup and see what happens. sometimes you don't need to turn up the treble, but turn down the bass. __________________ "and the women,.... great googly-moogly". --Howlin' Wolf

May 28th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,782	in my experience, higher pickups (especially bridge) equal more low end and harsh highs. lower the pickups and crank your amp a little harder, see if that works for you. __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)