| Author |
Topic: Pickup Height for Mullen G2 |
Craig Bailey
|
Posted 4 Oct 2021 1:33 pm |
|
What is the proper pickup height for a Mullen Single coil pickup for a Mullen G2? My Mullen doesnt seem to put out a lot of volume compared to my other guitars and I noticed the pickup height was noticeably higher than my others. That may not have anything to do with the issue but I figured I would start there and make sure my pickup height is correct then go from there. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Craig
_________________
________________
Mullen G2, Mullen Discovery, GFI D10 Ultra,
'76 Rosewood Emmons PP, '79 Black Emmons PP
Telonics Amp, Stereo Steel, Fender Vibrasonic & many Telecasters (You can't have too many) |
|
|
 |
Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
|
Posted 4 Oct 2021 8:41 pm
|
|
If it's higher than your others - ad is th same construction, specially magnet type - it should be louder. But if it's TOO close the magnetic pull can actually throw the strings out of tune!
The proper height is whatever gives you optimum output without tuning issues. There IS no specific distance from the strings that is correct. It depends on the specific pickup, string type (stainless, nickel plated steel, pure nickel wrap) and your own level of pick attack.
In some cases the amplifier, volume level and position in relation to the guitar makes different pickup heights sound better or worse.
_________________
No chops, but great tone
1930's/40's Rickenbacher/Rickenbacker 6&8 string lap steels
1921 Weissenborn Style 2; Hilo&Schireson hollownecks
Appalachian, Regal & Dobro squarenecks
1959 Fender 400 9+2 B6;1960's Fender 800 3+3+2; 1948 Fender Dual-8 Professional |
|
|
|
Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
|
Posted 5 Oct 2021 1:56 pm
|
|
| Get with Mike at Mullen. He can tell you where they set them when they’re built. |
|
|
|
Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
|
Posted 5 Oct 2021 2:10 pm
|
|
| We set them about the thickness of 2 quarters. Seems to be a good setting. |
|
|
|
Larry Baker
From:
Columbia, Mo. U.S.A.
|
Posted 5 Oct 2021 2:23 pm
|
|
Mike, I don't have any quarters???
_________________
Mullen G2 SD10 3 & 5 The Eagle
NV112 amp===Earnie Ball V.P. |
|
|
|
Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
|
Posted 5 Oct 2021 2:25 pm
|
|
Ask your beautiful wife  |
|
|
|
Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
|
Posted 6 Oct 2021 7:19 pm
|
|
To bad you don't have any quarters handy.
If you happen to have a Dial Caliper or other precision measuring tool. The thickness of 2 U.S. Quarters stacked together is .135 ( One Hundred Thirty Five Thousands of an inch.) or 3.429 MM.
Hope this will help you get your guitar set up, Happy Steelin. |
|
|
|
Al Evans
From:
Austin, Texas, USA
|
Posted 7 Oct 2021 5:34 am
|
|
| Bobby D. Jones wrote: |
| ...The thickness of 2 U.S. Quarters stacked together is .135 ( One Hundred Thirty Five Thousands of an inch.) or 3.429 MM.... |
Or if you call it an eighth of an inch, you'll be close enough for country music. 
--Al Evans
_________________
2018 MSA Legend, 2018 ZumSteel Encore, 2015 Mullen G2, G&L S-500, G&L ASAT, G&L LB-100, Godin A4 Fretless, Kinscherff High Noon |
|
|
|
Craig Bailey
|
Posted 10 Oct 2021 9:03 pm
|
|
I raised my pickups to 1 quarter length and that really helped. The guitar has more bite, volume and is able to cut through the mix.
Thanks everyone for the input.
Craig
_________________
________________
Mullen G2, Mullen Discovery, GFI D10 Ultra,
'76 Rosewood Emmons PP, '79 Black Emmons PP
Telonics Amp, Stereo Steel, Fender Vibrasonic & many Telecasters (You can't have too many) |
|
|
|
