proper string height for evo's

[newbieguitarmaker]

I have dimarzio/ibz's in my guitar and i was just going to put the evo's in at the same height but then i remember that evo's are stronger than these so i wasn't sure what the height should be, i read the tech setup part of this website but i wasn't sure if it was for evo's

[Jemwielder]

Pickup height is really a matter of personal preference. It's all based on how you hit the strings. People with a soft touch are going to want them closer to the strings. Folks who hit pretty hard are going to want to lower them to get maximum dynamic capability.

[crevis]

with Most other pups its just down to personal taste but evos cant be too close particularly the bridge because they get very muffled and inaudible.

[fyrie]

As said above, it's personal preference, but the general ballpark is 1 - 3 mm from the string when it's fretted at the last fret. That being said, some people like to pull them waaaay back to make them really far away. This basically makes the signal quieter.

[toneboy]

Originally Posted by fyrie

As said above, it's personal preference, but the general ballpark is 1 - 3 mm from the string when it's fretted at the last fret. That being said, some people like to pull them waaaay back to make them really far away. This basically makes the signal quieter.

While that part in bold is true, some pickups are much more responsive and dynamic when they're not that close to the strings.

The bottom line is adjust close enough to give you the tone you want but be aware that if they're too close, it may affect your tone and sustain adversely.

[eviltwin]

The bottom line is adjust close enough to give you the tone you want but be aware that if they're too close, it may affect your tone and sustain adversely.

+1

get too close and the magnetic pull can cause intonation and sustain problems, this is why DiMarzio came up with the "Air" range:

What are Airbuckers?
Airbuckers are full-sized humbuckers that contain a gap or space between the magnet and the polepieces. The distance is quite small, and may be filled with nothing but air or by some non-magnetic material. The purpose of the gap is to lessen the magnetic field over the pickup, which in turn lets the string vibrate more freely. This results in a purer, more open sound and improved sustain.
The other purpose of the “air” design is to reliably reproduce the performance of vintage humbuckers (1950s and 60s), many of which contain magnets weakened by age and mishandling. Weakened or "aged" magnets are inherently unstable, and therefore cause unpredictable performance. Airbuckers utilize stable, full-strength magnets, yet the magnetic field is the same as produced by an "aged" magnet, thus offering the performance advantage without the unpredictability.

from the DiMarzio website:
http://dimarzio.com -> FAQ-> technical questions

[newbieguitarmaker]

Originally Posted by eviltwin

+1

get too close and the magnetic pull can cause intonation and sustain problems, this is why DiMarzio came up with the "Air" range:



from the DiMarzio website:
http://dimarzio.com -> FAQ-> technical questions

thanks i'll look this up