Pickup height for single coils?

[BloodRose]

Hey! Im normally a Humbucker guy. I have a couple of guitars where I run singles in the neck and middle with a bucker in the bridge and usually balance them to the humber output. Im trying to dial in my strat which has Bill Lawrence Keystones in it. I think the pups maybe be too low, but I just wanted to check to see if there is a good starting point rule of thumb? thanks!

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Pickup height for single coils?

I always START with them about 1/8" from the strings then lower them until they get a great clean tone but still retain fullness. Then I work at balancing with the other pups.

[jeremy]

Re: Pickup height for single coils?

i usually set the bridge pup first then neck the dial in the middle last. if you start with the neck you can make it hard to get the bridge pup to balance well

[ItsaBass]

Re: Pickup height for single coils?

Starting points: http://www.fender.com/support/articl...er-setup-guide

...and then adjust to taste.

[hermetico]

Re: Pickup height for single coils?

I find very useful this FAQ in Dimarzio. I found it a better starting point than what I tried according to guitar makers.

http://www.dimarzio.com/faq#55/62/7585

[BloodRose]

Re: Pickup height for single coils?

thanks!! Ill check into these! Jeremy, yeah I always do bridge first.