X2N - optimum height?

[appar111]

What's the optimum height for an X2N to get the best sound without ridiculous string pull?

Is it better to have it set fairly low, and use 500K pots? I know it's a loud pickup, but don't know if it loses too much of it's characteristic sound if its set too low.

[King IzzO)))]

Re: X2N - optimum height?

Last time I had one was a long time ago, but I don't remember keeping it extra low or having any sustain issues. I usually start around 3/16" and adjust from there.

[TheLivingDead]

Re: X2N - optimum height?

Just mess around with it. I think I had it medium low if you could call it that.

[idsnowdog]

Re: X2N - optimum height?

Put a capo on the 12th fret and measure the height from the bottom of the string to the top of the pickup. I usually start with treble 2/32 and bass 3/32. I then remove the capo and adjust by ear.

[Aceman]

Re: X2N - optimum height?

Put a capo on the 12th fret and measure the height from the bottom of the string to the top of the pickup. I usually start with treble 2/32 and bass 3/32. I then remove the capo and adjust by ear.

yep yep

2/32 and 3/32 on bridge, 3/32 and 5/32 on neck

As always - with a hawt pup, the sweet spot is usually a little lower. Not much, and it will still be loud, but not sound muffled, woofy, or warbly.

[dr. ad]

Re: X2N - optimum height?

^ what these guys said.
just don't sit it 2mm next to the low string