Humbuckers Installed at an Angle

[slipperyfingers]

Hi,
I recently purchased a pointy guitar with a Floyd Rose...that has the bridge humbucker installed at an angle...so I'm wondering, If I want to replace the pickup do I use a trembucker model...or standard.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[Radeon]

Re: Humbuckers Installed at an Angle

I am by no means a pro but usually with a Floyd Royce you would want a trembucker. This type of pickup takes the string spacing into account. I dont remember what they are at this minute but they are different than the standard spacing. I have heard others using standard pups with success as well? Wait for other responses befor you take my advice since many others are much more knowledgeable than me.

 

[slipperyfingers]

Re: Humbuckers Installed at an Angle

Radeo,
Thanks for the reply...I'm thinking that the bridge pup on this Kramer Focus 6000 guitar was installed at an angle so that a normal humbucker magnets would line up...I actually don't have the guitar yet. It is being shipped to me, and I should have it Monday...so when I look it it I may be able to answer my own question.

Best Regards,
Bill

 

[sonicexplorer]

Re: Humbuckers Installed at an Angle

Hi Slippery. Eddie Van Halen use to angle standard humbuckers in his guitars so that the poles pieces lined up with the strings. This influenced a few 80's guitar makers. I'm not sure but this is probably before trembuckers were produced. So a standard should work. If it doesn't you can always use the 21 day exchange policy, and get a trembucker.