bridge pick up

[RosesFan16]

i got a couple pick ups put in my guitar and i was jsut wondering if the bridge pick up is supposed to be angled down towards the bridge, or if it is supposed to be parallel to the body

 

[Mephis]

Re: bridge pick up

Parallel to the strings.

 

[jimmy]

Re: bridge pick up

If it's not parallel, then you can place some black-electric tape on both sides to even it out a bit.

 

[Nite_Maresz_25]

Re: bridge pick up

I have noticed that on some arch top guitars (les paul, esp h series, ect) that the bridge humbucker is at a slight angle down twards the body.

 

[big_black]

Re: bridge pick up

I'm sure it's just an effect of the spring. Not a big deal, but in a perfect world you want a plane parrallel to the strings.