Question about my '38 Epi Electar pickup?

Todd Weger · From: Safety Harbor, FLAUSA

My Epiphone's pickup sounds really nice, but the output is pretty weak. Of course, I'm comparing it to my Ricky horseshoe, which I know is going to be hotter, but still, I'm wondering if it needs rewound, or maybe a 'shot' of that electro shock therapy I hear about, where the mags can be zapped? Very Happy

I have no idea how all that works, and maybe these p'ups are just that way? It's one of those blade style p'ups from that eara, looking sort of like a Charlie Christian, but without the angled ends (rounded).

I just realized, I suppose I should see if I could raise it a bit closer to the strings, too, and see if that helps the output. I DO like the sound. It's bright, which I don't care for, but I roll back the highs on the amp (no tone knob on the guitar), and it sounds really sweet.

Thanks!
TJW
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Todd James Weger --
1956 Fender Stringmaster T-8 (C6, E13, A6); 1960 Fender Stringmaster D-8 (C6, B11/A6); Custom-made 25" aluminum cast "fry pan" with vintage Ricky p'up (C6); 1938 Epiphone Electar (A6); 1953 Oahu Tonemaster; assorted ukuleles; upright bass

Randy Reeves · From: LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA

I have two Epi Electars. a 39 Century and a 40 Zephyr. both have pole pickups. I have seen the blade that you have.
with the Zephyr I experienced the exact same thing as you describe. there is a broken wind is all.
I sent mine to Lindy Fralin and had it rewound. it now sounds gorgeous. better output and sweeter harmonics. worth the extra dollars.

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