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Lose some volume/output?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Argassab, Dec 23, 2014.

  1. Dec 23, 2014 #1
    Argassab

    Argassab

    Dec 16, 2014
    Cayman Islands
    I have 2 EMG45DCs with BQC system, when I pan fully to the bridge pickup I kinda lose a bit of output on the high strings as compared to both pickups or even just the neck pickup by itself. Is it normal? I followed the recommended wiring and had contacted emg about it. Waiting for their response.

    Thanks!!!
     
  2. Dec 23, 2014 #2
    Sundogue

    Sundogue

    Apr 26, 2001
    Wausau, WI
    This may be obvious but is the bridge pickup adjusted so it's too far away from the high strings?

    Try lowering it further away from the lower strings, and raising it closer to the higher ones to balance it out.
     
  3. Dec 23, 2014 #3
    Argassab

    Argassab

    Dec 16, 2014
    Cayman Islands
    Sundogue,

    I have thought of that too. The pups are both evenly set. I have received a response from rick hunt @emg, said that the neck pup has more harmonics and overtones which is perceived as lower volume.

    I might try your advise, thanks!:thumbsup:
     
  4. Dec 23, 2014 #4
    Sundogue

    Sundogue

    Apr 26, 2001
    Wausau, WI
    I typically adjust my pickups to what sounds best and even across all the strings, as opposed to what looks right or even.
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2014 #5
    Argassab

    Argassab

    Dec 16, 2014
    Cayman Islands
    It is rather perceived a lower volume on the bridge pup. I will certainly take your expert advise later as I get off work.

    Thanks once again.
     
  6. Dec 23, 2014 #6
    Sundogue

    Sundogue

    Apr 26, 2001
    Wausau, WI
    The string movement is less the closer you get to the bridge, which does account for a bit less perceived volume from a bridge pickup. A neck pickup (of the same make and design) will always seem a little louder, deeper and fuller than the bridge pup. That's why we put more than one pickup in...for different tones for each.

    Pluck a string right in front of the bridge saddle. The string barely moves at all, giving it a very high pitched "doink" sound. Then pluck the same string up by the neck...very deep and full. That's why not only pickup placement affects tone, but so does "where" you play the strings too. The combination gives a wide variety of tones.
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2014 #7
    Argassab

    Argassab

    Dec 16, 2014
    Cayman Islands
    Certainly worked. Adjusted the bridge pup height without overly doing it to the point where it does not hit the strings when playing.

    Kool!
     
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