Correct measurement pickup/strings

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Gary Lynch
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Correct measurement pickup/strings

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What is the correct measurement (space between the string and the pickup) on a Stringmaster? I'd like to get mine adjusted to perfection. Is there a common/average measurement?
Paul Osbty
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Post by Paul Osbty »

I read somewhere here that 2 quarters ($0.25 US coins) stacked atop one another was very close. I did the same. Tweak for amplitude and sustain, if necessary.
Gary Lynch
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Post by Gary Lynch »

This will be a great place to start, play it for a while, and see if it's right on. Thank you.
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