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Geddy Lee Pickup Mistake?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Muzoid, Oct 9, 2011.


  1. Oct 9, 2011 #1
    Muzoid

    Muzoid

    Feb 12, 2011
    Canada!
    The original owner bought a brand new Geddy Jazz, and immediately replaced the pups with Barts.

    So I bought the Geddy pups from him.

    During my install, I noticed one pole looked different.

    Is it possible they put this pole upside down, and the beveled end is inside the pup?.

    Has anyone else noticed this on a Geddy Jazz Pup?

    (no biggie, there is no noticeable effect on sound)

    Just curious.

    *third pole from the left (D string)

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  5. Oct 9, 2011 #2
    SGD Lutherie

    SGD Lutherie Inactive Commercial User

    Aug 21, 2008
    Bloomfield, NJ
    Owner, SGD Music Products
    Yes, looks like the pole is upside down. So much for QC! I have also heard of fender mistakenly putting non magnetic aluminum rods in place of of the magnets in some pickups. See if you can stick a paper clip or screw driver on that magnet.
     
  9. Oct 9, 2011 #3
    mmbongo

    mmbongo I have too many basses. Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Upstate, South Carolina
    Gotta love that Fender quality!
     
  13. Oct 9, 2011 #4
    Muzoid

    Muzoid

    Feb 12, 2011
    Canada!
    Ok done...yes the pole is in fact magnetic.

    ...and you're right about QC...how could something so up front and noticeable pass through the many stages of the build process?

    My guess is that they did notice...and didn't care, which IMO is just not right. (like I said, just a "guess").
     

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