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Topic: Alumitone string clearance.... |
Chuck Snider R.I.P.
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West Virginia, USA - Morgantown, WV
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Posted 31 Dec 2009 12:34 pm |
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I have replaced my TrueToen pickup with a Lace Alumitone pickup on my GFI U-12. The differences from the TrueTone are somewhat subtle, and not as pronounced as I expected. However, there are two things that are worth mentioning, the lower strings do stand out now more than before, and it is VERY quiet. I have also noticed I needed to readjust the amp "high", "mid", and "low" settings.
Ok, so my question is: Is there a prescribed string clearance for the Alumitone? I cannot quite get a full "2 quarters" without first bottoming out, at best I can get maybe 1 1/2 quarters clearance. Should it be more or less than that? I've tried it at different points from 1 quarter to 1 1/2 quarters, but doesn't seem to make much difference. Any other experiences would be appreciated.
-Chuck
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GFI U-12 Ultra Keyless, Carter Black U-12, both with Alumitones, and a sweet '70 Sho-Bud Permanent D-10, NV400 in Rick Johnson cabs, NV112, '73 Vibrosonic in Rick Johnson cabs, Hilton pedal, Steeler's Choice seat, Bessdang Gizmos from Dale Hansen, and a few other widgets and doodads.
I may not sound good, I just don't wanna sound bad. |
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Roger Francis
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kokomo,Indiana, USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2010 9:47 am
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| Chuck, the recommended hight is 2 quarters,but i do'nt think a half a quarter is going to make a big difference. Play around with your EQs a little more, i had to back the lows off somewhat and played with the mids and HIs, these seem to be a perty transparent PU and don't seem to color your tone much at all. It took me a few gigs to get it where it sounds great, i love mine. Good luck. |
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Chuck Snider R.I.P.
From:
West Virginia, USA - Morgantown, WV
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Posted 1 Jan 2010 6:58 pm
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Roger, thanks for the input. So far I have raised the treble side of the pickup to a clearance of about 1 quarter, and the bass side is at a little more than 1 1/2 quarters. I hate using such un-precise units of measurement as "quarters", but I guess it works for most of us. Like you, I also backed off the low EQ knob about 1/2 way.
Hopefully will get a few more comments from others that are using the Alumitone. So far very happy with it.
-Chuck
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GFI U-12 Ultra Keyless, Carter Black U-12, both with Alumitones, and a sweet '70 Sho-Bud Permanent D-10, NV400 in Rick Johnson cabs, NV112, '73 Vibrosonic in Rick Johnson cabs, Hilton pedal, Steeler's Choice seat, Bessdang Gizmos from Dale Hansen, and a few other widgets and doodads.
I may not sound good, I just don't wanna sound bad. |
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Roger Francis
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kokomo,Indiana, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2010 9:28 am
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| 2 quarters comes out to 1/8 in witch seems to be the norm for a PU without a plastic cover like most of the humbuckers or at least GL PUs, it's easier to slide 2 quarters under the strings than trying to measure with a ruler. I started out with my treble side closer but ended up with it being a tight 2 quarters all the way across, i discovered they did'nt need to be that close after i put on new strings, I keep both sides even. MPO is when you install a new PU, set every thing to the norm, put on new strings and go from there, this has allways helped me to find the sweet spot better, and later if things do'nt sound rite i blame it on old strings. |
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