I did a sound comparison with 3 pick-ups heights and the results really surprised me- they were almost nominal!
PafPro (neck)- Tone Zone (bridge) in an alder Strat
*see signal chain below for more info
a) real close to strings,
b) half way between very close and very low, and
c) almost bottomed out (don't forget, it's a pickguard guitar).
I payed all 3 basic pickup positions, and several picking dynamics with everything apples to apples comparing.
I noticed VERY little tonal differences between A) and B) it was difficult to discern any appreciable difference. Predictably, C) was slightly duller.
The Tone Zone really surprised me, I've heard so much talk about finding that "sweet spot" because the TZ is so pickup height sensitive?!
I'm wondering if pickup height difference is more noticeable on single coil and low output pickups?
I'm sure I'll get people telling me my amp set up is part of the reason- I'm sure it IS part of the reason, but regardless- I am really surprised at the results.
In a way, I'm pretty happy though- I just have everything set at a moderate height and that's now one thing less I am spending time with.
PafPro (neck)- Tone Zone (bridge) in an alder Strat
*see signal chain below for more info
a) real close to strings,
b) half way between very close and very low, and
c) almost bottomed out (don't forget, it's a pickguard guitar).
I payed all 3 basic pickup positions, and several picking dynamics with everything apples to apples comparing.
I noticed VERY little tonal differences between A) and B) it was difficult to discern any appreciable difference. Predictably, C) was slightly duller.
The Tone Zone really surprised me, I've heard so much talk about finding that "sweet spot" because the TZ is so pickup height sensitive?!
I'm wondering if pickup height difference is more noticeable on single coil and low output pickups?
I'm sure I'll get people telling me my amp set up is part of the reason- I'm sure it IS part of the reason, but regardless- I am really surprised at the results.
In a way, I'm pretty happy though- I just have everything set at a moderate height and that's now one thing less I am spending time with.
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