High Gain Q's

scott_s · Post by **scott_s** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:04 am

I've heard from someone that the polepieces on High gain pickups are adjustible, once the plastic caps are removed -- is this true? If so, it'd make it very convenient when switching between a plain and wound 3rd string.

Thanks!
- Scott

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:57 pm

A) There are no plastic caps on Hi Gain polepieces. That's the end of the pole.

B) Any attempt to adjust these will likely damage the coil inside the pickup.

rob · Post by **rob** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 4:33 pm

Mr. Hall, is that just for the "new" higains ("new" meaning '90s untill now )? I have a '76 4001. Are those higains non-adjustable, also? I do remember seeing higains that looked like they can be adjustable with an allen wrench.(?) Those higains, I suspect are older than mine.

rkbsound · Post by **rkbsound** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 6:15 pm

As I am considering switching to a wound G, I am curious as to how modifying the pole piece would be helpful. Is it too high on your guitar? I just thought I would have to re-intonate.