Does pickup position affect sound?

[Zepper]

I'm just wondering if I change one of the pups position, like putting it with the brand name upside down would have any effect on sound, I know if I change its position more drastically it would affect sound but what about in the same place but upside down? thx in advance.

 

[Jester700]

Re: Does pickup position affect sound?

Depends on the pickup. If both coils are identical, no. If they're different, yes - to some degree.

 

[theodie]

Re: Does pickup position affect sound?

Yes it would. If it has different pole pieces like a standard bucker with one coil with slugs and another coil with screws, it will make a difference in tone.

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Does pickup position affect sound?

I agree with Odie. The Difference shouldn´t be drastic, though

 

[danglybanger]

Re: Does pickup position affect sound?

I think the guy from fleetwood mack did that to his neck pickup on his LP... people say that contributes to his tone. Really can't be too much though...

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