Tele neck pickup

June 28th, 2006, 08:23 AM

Just bought a Tele copy (Monterey) and I've noticed that when I tap the neck pickup the tapping sound comes right through the amp I never noticed it on my previous Tele as it had Strat style pickup. Should the chrome pickups make this noise when tapped?. I'm a bit concered that the pup might be microphonic .

Cheers Marty

jdimitri · June 28th, 2006, 08:50 AM

Mmm mine made it too... but i don't mind
It's my fav pickup in the world

Robert H. · June 28th, 2006, 01:36 PM

Nothing wrong with a microphonic p/u---unless it bothers you. It contributes to the Tele sound.

Charlie Vegas · June 28th, 2006, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert H.

Nothing wrong with a microphonic p/u

I agree. A microphonic pup adds to the complexity of the sound. It’s only bad if it squeals. Then it needs to be potted.

jwells393 · June 28th, 2006, 02:23 PM

What are you tapping with ............ a finger? I tap pickups with a small metal object to see if they are working.

June 28th, 2006, 04:34 PM

I'm using a guitar pick ,plastic, I know the trick for testing pickups with a metal object.when I pay sitting down I have a tendency to pick the strings over the neck pickup. If this is normal I may have to change my playing style a bit

Marty

June 28th, 2006, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
mslinks Guest Posts: n/a	Tele neck pickup Just bought a Tele copy (Monterey) and I've noticed that when I tap the neck pickup the tapping sound comes right through the amp I never noticed it on my previous Tele as it had Strat style pickup. Should the chrome pickups make this noise when tapped?. I'm a bit concered that the pup might be microphonic . Cheers Marty

June 28th, 2006, 08:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
jdimitri Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia! Posts: 232 4 Photos	Mmm mine made it too... but i don't mind It's my fav pickup in the world __________________ What do I want people to get from the music? Whatever they want. [pauses then looks to the camera] Whatever you like - Jeff Buckley

June 28th, 2006, 02:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,211 101 Photos	What are you tapping with ............ a finger? I tap pickups with a small metal object to see if they are working. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

June 28th, 2006, 01:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robert H. Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Age: 54 Posts: 785 7 Photos	Nothing wrong with a microphonic p/u---unless it bothers you. It contributes to the Tele sound.

June 28th, 2006, 04:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
mslinks Guest Posts: n/a	I'm using a guitar pick ,plastic, I know the trick for testing pickups with a metal object.when I pay sitting down I have a tendency to pick the strings over the neck pickup. If this is normal I may have to change my playing style a bit Marty