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Name | Date | Lines |
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| 364.1 | wha...who....oh,jeez, it's 10:00 already.... | CIMNET::JNELSON | Remember what the doormouse said.... | Wed Oct 14 1987 10:38 | 8 |
| are the magnets individually adjustable?
(forgive my ignorance, strats are only things I dream about from
time to time, and I usually don't have time (in my dream) to
examine the pickups)
Jon
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| 364.2 | its not a bug... | RICKS::CALCAGNI | | Wed Oct 14 1987 10:52 | 10 |
| Vintage strats (and copies) have the G string magnet very close to
the string (making it louder) because in ancient times G strings
were wound and needed the volume boost. Put on a modern G string
and it sounds a little too loud. Strat pickups don't have adjustable
pole pieces, so the only thing you can do is attack it with a file
(not recommended). Of course, the louder G string is now part of
that sought after "vintage" Strat sound; enjoy, it's not a bug,
its a FEATURE.
/rick
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| 364.3 | Look for custom gauge wound G strings ! | ANGORA::JACQUES | | Wed Oct 14 1987 11:33 | 21 |
| You can check in Music stores for custom gauge string selections.
Look for a string the same guage as you are currently using for
G, only wound. Wound g strings are nice because they are easy to get
hold of for note bending. Some electric guitar string sets (Plain
steel) come through with wound G strings as well.
But as was mentioned in .2, this is part of the characteristic
Strat sound. Hendix's exclusive sound is due to the fact that he
played left handed on a right handed Strat, with the strings reversed,
but the pickups were not reversed. Therefore, the high pole piece,
usually located under the G string is now under the D string, and
etc. Duncan makes reverse Strat pickups for right handed players that
want the Hendrix sound. I believe the pickups on the Fernandez Strat
are made for Fernandez by Seymour Duncan, and are intended to be
a copy of a stock 62 strat pickup.
Mark Jacques
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| 364.4 | Change the strings first. | RUTLND::FABATELLI | | Thu Oct 15 1987 15:00 | 12 |
| Hi there,
Have you changed to a different manufacturer of guitar strings????
I had the same problem with my strat when I used a certain type
of string. I switched to GHS Boomer light's (.010") and now to Ernie
Ball lights (.010") and E.B. Med. (.11"'s). I haven't had a problem
since. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR and don't blame the pick-ups so
soon ! Check the stupid things first. Try changing the strings to
a different manufacturer first.
Let me know how you make out with it !!
Fred
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| 364.5 | been busy | DEPOT::FLATHERS | | Wed Oct 28 1987 15:28 | 6 |
|
Fred, Haven't had time to change the strings yet. But did pick up
some ERNIE BALL 10's. This weekend I plan to catch up on some
serious playin, so I'll let ya know monday.
jack
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| 364.6 | crude but effective | DEPOT::FLATHERS | | Fri Nov 13 1987 10:56 | 8 |
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I took a file to the pole pieces! And it worked out o.k.! I get
a more even sound,(the way I prefer it).
Thanks for the idea!
jack
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