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Topic: Question for telonics people |
Matt Butner
From:
Decherd, Tennessee
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Posted 25 Jul 2014 7:39 am |
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| I currently have the telonics 84 pickup and am getting distortion when I dig into the strings. Is this normal for this pickup? It does it on all amps and more so at lower volumes. I have to be easy on the strings at low volume so this doesn't happen. Any advice appreciated. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 25 Jul 2014 10:22 am
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If you can adjust the pickup height, lower it.
You might find not only that it distorts less, but the tone might get sweeter.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Steve Lipsey
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2014 9:13 pm
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look up the Telonics adjustment procedure on the web...it is pretty detailed
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Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor |
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Matt Butner
From:
Decherd, Tennessee
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Posted 25 Jul 2014 9:35 pm
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| Thanks guys, I have adjusted the pickup height and that has helped tremendously. It seems the screws that mount the pup had backed out and was way to close to the strings. I even called telonics and received the best customer service I have ever experienced. Steve walked me through everything and sure enough it was the height of the pup. I am learning tons of information about the steel thanks to you guys. |
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