Determining JBjr distance from bridge

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Hi folks. I'm turning a Teisco into a 'slide only' guitar. Along with other things I'm putting a JBjr in the bridge position and I'd be interested in some opinions regarding the placement or distance from the bridge to land this pup. This guitar is a 24 5/8" scale (28.625") and I'm curious to hear about any thoughts on a "sweet spot" or common distance from the bridge that may be considered standard. I'm aware that there is a range that can be workable, but I'd still like to hear some considerations or approaches on this. Just from measuring some of my other guitars it seems that something like 1.5" to 2.0" would probably give me a solid lead tone that isn't too shrill. I have found the JBjr to be a bit on the shrill side so I was thinking to move it a bit further away than normal. So, whats ya think?

Thanks everyone, I appriciate your time!

Phil
 
Re: Determining JBjr distance from bridge

Phil,
first of all ----Welcome-----
Now, i don't know if i have a measurement for you but i bet i can provoke you into one of your own........
I always liked the idea on strats & i think teles how the neck pup sat under the second (harmonic)-i meant octave !? (24th fret).
So how about poke around on your guit & see what sort of harmonics are available to you around 3rd 4th or 5th frets? measure that & flip it over & apply that to your bridge pup distance from the bridge ,rather than use some arbitrary measurement system developed from the length of someone's leg end (foot).
Just a thought & feel to free to reject outright anything i have written.

Xergey
 
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Re: Determining JBjr distance from bridge

Thanks fro the reply Zergey. I'm OK with tyhe neck pup. I just put it under the 24th frett. It's the bridge pup that I'm wondering about. Its a JBjr and I[m looking for a standard place to put it. I'm trying toi avoid hacking u the pickguard so just a good classic position would be good thanks, Phil
 
Re: Determining JBjr distance from bridge

Phil ,
my bad......... what i meant was use a harmonic measurement.
Say for instance you get a nice chimey sound at the third or fourth fret , great.
Measure THAT distance from the nut to that fret. There you have a valid harmonic measurement.
Don't forget the harmonic you get at one end of a vibrating string also works at the other end.
As before i only say this to give you some ideas.
Cheers
Xergey
 
Re: Determining JBjr distance from bridge

Xergey, thank you, what you say makes good sense. Guess I'll have to pick a node and mount. I'm hoping for a raucious performing slide guitar. I figured a JBjr in an old Teisco in the right place might be a good start!
Thanks again,

Phil.
 
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