Pickup orientation question

BSOD · #1 09-03-2009, 05:45 PM

Hi all,

this is probably a silly question but I'll ask it anyway.

I finally got round to installing a set of DiMarzio Area-J pickups in my Squire VMF Jazz. Does it matter which way the pickups are orientated? There was nothing in the instructions about it and there are no marking on the pickups to show correct orientation as well. I ask because the G string does not line up quite right, it's not dead centre over the magnets. The EAD seem ok. Just wondered if this is due incorrect orientation. At the moment the Dimarzio text on the pickups is facing the bridge. By that I mean if you were to look at the pickups from the bridge, the Dimarzio text would appear normal, not upside down.

tia

Craig

newbold · #2 09-03-2009, 06:10 PM

you're fine buddy. Unless you can adjust the string at the bridge to line up the string/pole issue you have you're gonna have to deal with less than perfect aesthetics.

Your bass will sound just fine.

tinjenbass · #3 09-03-2009, 06:12 PM

And unless you have an upgraded bridge, you wont be able to move the string on the saddle. No Biggie the magnets will pick it up... quite literally

dmusic148 · #4 09-03-2009, 06:19 PM

It's fine- the mis-alignment is not important. That's one of the reasons there are two pole pieces per string- to accommodate some mis-alignment.
Click on this pic- the alignment's off even with the factory pickups.
http://www.squierguitars.com/product...tno=0326702521

BSOD · #5 09-03-2009, 11:09 PM

Thanks everyone. I didn't think it would make any difference, but I guess I just wanted some outside opinions.

Actually I did also change the bridge. Ended up putting a BasAssII on as I was told it was a drop in replacement. I think one of the holes was about .5mm out. With regards to the bridge, will I have to adjust the bridge, esp with regards to the saddle positions, length wise? When I compare their positions to those of the standard bridge they are quite different. Height wise the action is a little lower and I'm getting some buzz, but that's easilly fixed.

The only other issue now is that I've just discovered that one of the push/pull pots I've used is broken, when in one position only the top coil of the neck pickup works. Just as well I have a spare. For those interested I used the DiMarzio PushPull Volume Control Dual Sound wiring option.

Regards

Craig

Shaky · #6 09-15-2009, 07:05 AM

BSOD

I would love to know what you think about the Area Js once you get everything setup?
I have been considering new pickups for my SX jazz, but I can't decide what I want.