liquid_gabe Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 It could be worse... I've built the neck, with the taper set to match a hipshot B-style bridge I got from Carvin. As I'm getting set to rout the holes for the Fender Jazz pickups I just got I realize that the string spacing on the bridge is too narrow for the spacing on the bridge pickup. The pickup spacing is actually slightly wider than the bridge spacing, and I don't want it right next to the bridge anyway. So, as the neck must match the bridge, I guess I'm stuck with having to go a different route for pickups, either that, or make a new neck, widen the bolt-on pocket on the body, and get a different bridge. I guess I'm looking for pickup recommendations, or for someone to clue me in to a way to salvage my original plans. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanb Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Don't do anything. A small difference in spacing won't make any noticeable difference at all (except in looks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Neck pickup has narrower spacing than bridge pickup. Can you just use another neck pickup in the bridge position? As far as I know thats the only difference between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_gabe Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 No difference? I can't say you are wrong, but it seems counter-intuitive. As you know, Jazz pickups have two poles for each string. I believe they were designed this way because the wider physical vibration of bass strings demanded it. If the pickup is a couple inches from the edge of the bridge, the string will be sitting atop the inner pole. The outer pole for both the E and G will be some distance from the string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 It won't make a difference that you'll notice at all. If you're really that concerned about the appearance, either buy pickups with covered polepieces or some blade-style pickups. The magnetic field is much wider than the actual polepieces, so being 1/16 to an 1/8 off a polepiece isn't going to make an audible difference in sound quality most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjensen Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Angle the pickup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_gabe Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Angle the pickup? Interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedishLuthier Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Railmagnets. Problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Railmagnets. Problem solved! Or lipsticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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