How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

[SoCalSteve]

I just raised my B string pole piece and lowered the G, low E, and A on my Wolfgang and it really balanced it out.

The G was really overpowering the B and the low E and A were both sort of drowning out the high notes.

First time I've ever messed with 'em and like I said, it really evened them all out. :dance:

 

[Davey]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

mine are following the arch of the bridge

 

[nuntius]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

Yup... Always mess with the heights till I get it sounding the way I like it.

 

[Travis]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

yes

 

[Stratcat]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

I just raised my B string pole piece and lowered the G, low E, and A on my Wolfgang and it really balanced it out.

The G was really overpowering the B and the low E and A were both sort of drowning out the high notes.

First time I've ever messed with 'em and like I said, it really evened them all out. :dance:

Whatever works for the Tone you need , do it. :smoker:

 

[Kac]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

Never done it.... But next time I own a guitar with adjustable pole peices I will be sure to mess with it... :22:
Rock On :smoker:

 

[stratsandaks]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

I always play with the general height of the pickup for a few days, then when I decide what I want to fine tune, I start messing with the individual polepieces. There is a lot to be gained from tweaking them.

 

[tone4days]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

yup - i mess with 'em ... gotta 'cus my b strings always seem to be weak until i bump 'em

cheers
t4d

 

[Stevo]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

Always..

 

[Kent S.]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

Always..

Took the word right out of my mouth ... But you forgot the exclamation point.
I really wish most stacked (humcancelling) single coils had adjustable poles as well.

 

[windsen]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

excuse me for my noobishness, but how do these adjustments work to balance out the sound? poles closer to the strings do one things, further do something else? an explanation would be greatly appreciated. thanks

 

[danglybanger]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

excuse me for my noobishness, but how do these adjustments work to balance out the sound? poles closer to the strings do one things, further do something else? an explanation would be greatly appreciated. thanks

closer=louder and tighter
further=quieter, smoother
slade

 

[B2D]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

You mean there's some people who don't?

Yes, i always do to even out the string balance.

 

[SoCalSteve]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

yup - i mess with 'em ... gotta 'cus my b strings always seem to be weak until i bump 'em

cheers
t4d

That's the exact reason I got started!

 

[Zerberus]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

I ALWAYS use my polepieces to get an even response form all the strings after setting the basic pup height.

Assuming they´re adjustable, of course

 

[Boston Joe]

Re: How many of you have actually adjusted the pole pieces on you pups?

Don't try this at home, but years ago, I, as did many others, pushed up the two middle pole pieces of a '79 Strat pickup (yes, I knew the risk at the time)-- fortunatley, it still works and sounds great.