Back in the ‘60’s, we used to call the pickup selector switch the “rhythm/lead switch”, because that is how it was used. The difference in volume between the pickups was actually a desirable thing. The only foot pedals in common use were fuzz and wahwah.
This is my first time actually adjusting truss rod and pickups. The guitar I'm working on is a real peice of work LOL. I received mine that was made straight from the assembly line straight to packing. It's not touched by human hands. Everything has to be adjusted on that guitar. It's a humbucker andSSS also. It's a Glarry!!!!!
I'm lucky this isn't my first guitar because I wouldn't have anything to play. I'm learning how to do just about anything there is involved in a guitar. That's the way my budget guitar arrived.
Americans … fantastic guitar makers n RUclipsrs n people but measuring in 16ths of something? For the love of all things mighty, two words , METRIC SYSTEM !! (Nice video , thx)
You adjust the bass side and treble side of the pickup first. The individual pole pieces can be adjusted after that to help string balance if needed. You don't need to move them first. They may not need to be moved at all.
Do you guys have a video dedicated to how to use the "String Action Gauge" ruler? That would be VERY helpful because I'm a little confused on how to read some of the measurements. I have almost every tool of Music Nomad and I've been learning over the past 1-2 years how to work on my own guitars as I've literally never focused on doing so as I'd rather sit and practice guitar, but now I have 6 guitars and it's worth learning. Plus, I'm actually interested in learning now...thanks so much! :)
Thank you for reaching out! Check out this video and see if it helps answer your questions. If you have additional questions after watching it feel free to reach out to tech@musicnomad.com. ruclips.net/video/HY4lxb5tJqA/видео.html
I’m very puzzled and confused on where the correct measurements are I mean there’s nothing telling me where the 3/32 is or 1/16 is like no direction it’s just confusing.
Thanks for your informative video. I have a problem with a guitar that I have NEVER heard addressed in all my years of playing. (9 years). I have a solid body mustang style guitar with 2 single coil pups. Both of them need quite a bit more upward adjustment to get into the optimum height zone. BUT. I have them raised now to the point where the compression springs are fully compressed and the pups are still WAY too low! Tomorrow I will remove those compression springs and draw the pups rite tite against the underside of the pg. But I'm not optimistic that I will gain enough height to achieve the optimum. Have you ever encountered this??
Our pickup heights are the most common measurements to start with. For more clarification and for deeper info for your specific issue please email our guitar tech tech@musicnomad.com
Can your bridge saddles be lowered? this would put the strings closer to the pickups. If they can be lowered but the action is then too low, your neck might need a shim to put it in proper alignment.
Here are the pickup heights we provide in our setup manual. --STRAT® - 3/32” bass side, 1/16” treble side, all pickups HUMBUCKER® - 1/16” bridge pickup, 3/32” neck pickup TELECASTER® - 3/32” bridge pickup, 1/16” neck pickup J and P-BASS® - 3/32” Note - 1/16” = .062” = 1.6mm 3/32” = .093” = 2.4mm here is a link to our setup manual go to page 21 for pickup height info www.musicnomadcare.com/pageimages/documents/Website_Setup_Catalog12.07.20MECHSpreads.pdf
My pickups are tightened as far as they can be and there's still 3/4" space between the pickup and the string. Any solutions? Different springs or height screws? Deeper cavity? Anything? Pretty sure it's the pickups because the old ones had no problems.
You will want to start with given specs for the Humbuckers and from there you can dial them in more. If you need more clarification please reach out to our guitar tech at tech@musicnomad.com
I’ m a little puzzled. Watching your very interesting articles on setup. I was surprised at your setup heights for the nut. If I. Heck my guitars the pick up height from first to second fret is about .15 mm (.006”). The nut height when I purchased was about .5 mm and all the first frets were #. I decided to lower the nut slots to give a first fret clearance of.25 mm and .3 mm on top 3 strings ( I have no files available to make any lower). This makes the guitar much more playable and I have no # first frets. My guitars are epi 335 and 339 and a squier strat. My learning is about 1 year. Slow learner!
Back in the ‘60’s, we used to call the pickup selector switch the “rhythm/lead switch”, because that is how it was used. The difference in volume between the pickups was actually a desirable thing. The only foot pedals in common use were fuzz and wahwah.
Makes sense. I noticed George Harrison used the selector switch a lot.
Rob Arnold turned me onto MusicNomad. I got the 2 piece cleaning tool, best thing ever! Looking forward to getting more of your stuff....
I have a ruler and a micrometer on it's way to me now. I've realized NOW they are 2 must HAVE tools.
This is my first time actually adjusting truss rod and pickups. The guitar I'm working on is a real peice of work LOL. I received mine that was made straight from the assembly line straight to packing. It's not touched by human hands. Everything has to be adjusted on that guitar. It's a humbucker andSSS also. It's a Glarry!!!!!
I'm lucky this isn't my first guitar because I wouldn't have anything to play. I'm learning how to do just about anything there is involved in a guitar. That's the way my budget guitar arrived.
Americans … fantastic guitar makers n RUclipsrs n people but measuring in 16ths of something? For the love of all things mighty, two words , METRIC SYSTEM !!
(Nice video , thx)
I have exactly this same Gibson Les Paul Raw Power 2000/2001. It’s a very rare LP Standard. I absolutely love mine.
I watched joe Walsh set up his les Paul. Mine came out perfect.
Should you screw the individual pole screws flush to the pickup cover before you start?
You adjust the bass side and treble side of the pickup first. The individual pole pieces can be adjusted after that to help string balance if needed. You don't need to move them first. They may not need to be moved at all.
Do you guys have a video dedicated to how to use the "String Action Gauge" ruler? That would be VERY helpful because I'm a little confused on how to read some of the measurements. I have almost every tool of Music Nomad and I've been learning over the past 1-2 years how to work on my own guitars as I've literally never focused on doing so as I'd rather sit and practice guitar, but now I have 6 guitars and it's worth learning. Plus, I'm actually interested in learning now...thanks so much! :)
Thank you for reaching out! Check out this video and see if it helps answer your questions. If you have additional questions after watching it feel free to reach out to tech@musicnomad.com. ruclips.net/video/HY4lxb5tJqA/видео.html
I’m very puzzled and confused on where the correct measurements are I mean there’s nothing telling me where the 3/32 is or 1/16 is like no direction it’s just confusing.
On the inches/fraction side for the pickup ruler, 1/16” is the second line from the bottom and 3/32” is the third line from the bottom.
I’ve been waiting for this video.
Thanks for your informative video. I have a problem with a guitar that I have NEVER heard addressed in all my years of playing. (9 years). I have a solid body mustang style guitar with 2 single coil pups. Both of them need quite a bit more upward adjustment to get into the optimum height zone. BUT. I have them raised now to the point where the compression springs are fully compressed and the pups are still WAY too low! Tomorrow I will remove those compression springs and draw the pups rite tite against the underside of the pg. But I'm not optimistic that I will gain enough height to achieve the optimum. Have you ever encountered this??
Our pickup heights are the most common measurements to start with. For more clarification and for deeper info for your specific issue please email our guitar tech tech@musicnomad.com
Can your bridge saddles be lowered? this would put the strings closer to the pickups. If they can be lowered but the action is then too low, your neck might need a shim to put it in proper alignment.
Nice tutorial's,so whats is the recommended heights for both Pickups neck and bridge...?tnx..
Here are the pickup heights we provide in our setup manual. --STRAT® - 3/32” bass side, 1/16” treble side, all pickups HUMBUCKER® - 1/16” bridge pickup, 3/32” neck pickup TELECASTER® - 3/32” bridge pickup, 1/16” neck pickup J and P-BASS® - 3/32”
Note - 1/16” = .062” = 1.6mm 3/32” = .093” = 2.4mm
here is a link to our setup manual go to page 21 for pickup height info www.musicnomadcare.com/pageimages/documents/Website_Setup_Catalog12.07.20MECHSpreads.pdf
@@MusicNomadCare thnx so much Sir...
Music Nomads was very helpful with the height for the guitar.
@@MusicNomadCarewhat about the difference between actives and passives regarding height? Being that actives have weaker magnets
My pickups are tightened as far as they can be and there's still 3/4" space between the pickup and the string. Any solutions? Different springs or height screws? Deeper cavity? Anything? Pretty sure it's the pickups because the old ones had no problems.
After talking to our tech, he would like to get deeper with you on your situation can you email him at tech@musicnomad.com
@@MusicNomadCare Better springs fixed it. Thanks.
Does the humbuckers pickup height applicable for a MP90?
You will want to start with given specs for the Humbuckers and from there you can dial them in more. If you need more clarification please reach out to our guitar tech at tech@musicnomad.com
I’ m a little puzzled. Watching your very interesting articles on setup. I was surprised at your setup heights for the nut. If I. Heck my guitars the pick up height from first to second fret is about .15 mm (.006”). The nut height when I purchased was about .5 mm and all the first frets were #. I decided to lower the nut slots to give a first fret clearance of.25 mm and .3 mm on top 3 strings ( I have no files available to make any lower). This makes the guitar much more playable and I have no # first frets. My guitars are epi 335 and 339 and a squier strat. My learning is about 1 year. Slow learner!
Hey Collin, For more clarification and support email us at tech@musicnomad.com
im probably just stupid but the gauge doesnt say the measurements that youre saying. it says .125, .250, .375 with three notches in between. lol.
On the inches/fraction side for the pickup ruler, 1/16” is the second line from the bottom and 3/32” is the third line from the bottom.
@@MusicNomadCare awesome, thank you for the help!