Slash model PSA

[astrozombie]

after having used it at around 1/8” from the strings forever, I backed it off today. The horrible compression disappeared and the sound became much more PAF like. I thought to myself, these pickups don’t like being too close to the strings.

I think maybe they’re designed that way...


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[Nagisa]

Re: Slash model PSA

I constantly adjust height on all my pickups. I have that red Ibanez screwdriver set next to my Kemper that I use all the time. I find even for different songs I like different heights, especially with my PGn. I imagine the Slash is no different.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Slash model PSA

Yeah, pickup height makes a big difference. Did it come that way?

 

[astrozombie]

Re: Slash model PSA

Yeah, pickup height makes a big difference. Did it come that way?

No, I just defaulted to factory spec.. which apparently is a little too close for this to sound open and chime


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[bacardi02]

Re: Slash model PSA

I have question about these pickups I'm going to order a set but I want with Black Chrome Cover

 

[Mincer]

Re: Slash model PSA

I have question about these pickups I'm going to order a set but I want with Black Chrome Cover

Welcome to the forum!

You should be able to order these with a black chrome cover as a Shop Floor Custom from any dealer.

 

[bacardi02]

Re: Slash model PSA

thanks
i'm ordering them from sweetwater they must be special ordered.
I like the forum nice

 

[Gone_Shootin]

Re: Slash model PSA

Yeah, some pickups are more sensitive to height than others. The most finicky pickups I have are Ibanez V6 pups. Too close and they're bright as f***! Too far away and they're ok, but mostly...meh. But get 'em in that sweet spot and they get a nice gnarly mid-range grind that rivals the Duncan Customs I have in a couple other guitars.

Of course, I'm still going to eventually replace them with a Custom and probably a PGb in the neck.

 

[AlexR]

Re: Slash model PSA

Everyone has different wants. And all pickups's tone is reliant on gap to the strings.

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Re: Slash model PSA

I find pickup height adjustment very important indeed. Some really do seem more sensitive to it than others. I have the Slash set in a Mockingbird which I haven't checked since I bought it last year. Surprising that that got past me; usually it's one of the first things I address when I get a guitar. I should take a look and maybe tweak them a bit.

Thanks for the heads up.