How high should my EMG pickups be?

How high should my EMG pickups be?

Which pickups go in the neck and bridge positions? Traditionally, guitar players have put the 85 or 60 in the neck position, and the 81 in the bridge. However, many prefer the pickups swapped in the other positions. Most all EMGs are not position specific and we recommend experimenting to find your tone.

What is the best pickup height for humbuckers?

For standard, full-size humbuckers, a reasonable starting point for the bridge pickup is at least 1/16″ (1.5mm) from the high E and 5/64″ (2 mm) from the low E. There are no recommended distances for the other 4 strings.

What height should my pickups be at?

Remember, this is just a guideline. What should be the determining factor for your guitar’s pickup height is what sounds preferable to your playing style. Start by setting all of your guitar pickups to 3/32” (0.093”, 2.38mm) on the bass side and 2/32” (1/16”, 0.0625”, 1.98mm) on the treble side.

Should both humbuckers be the same height?

Several manufacturers’ guidelines may give the impression that pickups should have a standard height. However, there’s no golden rule. In some instances, setting the neck pickup at a lower height than the bridge pickup will form a more balanced tone, but this also hinges on other string-related factors.

What happens if pickup is too high?

Setting Pickup Height Too High: Setting your pickup height too high will cause your magnets to push and pull your strings out of tune. Here’s a quick way to tell if this is happening to you: play the Low E string at a high fret (15th fret is a good one to start at). You might hear a “warbling” sound.

Should humbuckers be level?

There is no special rule that governs how pickups should be adjusted. It’s entirely preference. Bridge pickups tend to be higher than neck pickups because the output of the strings is weaker in that area.

How do you tell if your pickups are too high?

Setting your pickup height too high will cause your magnets to push and pull your strings out of tune. Here’s a quick way to tell if this is happening to you: play the Low E string at a high fret (15th fret is a good one to start at). You might hear a “warbling” sound. That sound is your magnet fighting your string.

What happens if pickups are too close to strings?

As well as the strings acting on the pickup’s magnetic field, that magnetic field can also act on the string. Adjusted too close, the magnetic field can interfere with the strings’ vibration. If that happens, you’ve got problems.

How do I lower my EMG pickups?

If you find that the output level of your EMG pickup is too hot to get clean tones, the easiest fix is to reduce the gain on your amp (if it has pre-amp/master volume controls). If that doesn’t do the trick, then try turning down the volume control on your guitar.

Are EMG pickups noiseless?

Unlike most single coil pickups, EMG’s internal shielding and a low impedance preamp makes this pickup virtually noiseless while maintaining an authentic single coil sound.