paisleywookiee
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Andy Eagle ( Guitar repair tech for 30 years )
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Thanks for letting me know, appreciate it, I hadn't noticed!
unix-guy
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paisleywookiee
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He removed his profile avatar pic, so I’m assuming he decided he needed a break from forums/social media/etc. can’t say I blame him.
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I knew he'd left here but didn't know he'd stopped posting on the fractal forum too. I hope he's ok and just wants a break.
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Thanks Johnny, appreciate the input! Mostly just a "look" thing, and what I'm used to from my Les Pauls.
I really miss having Andy available to ask guitar related questions. I also always appreciated other folks on this thread to chime in with their experiences and opinions!
I'm also in the "Luthiers" FB group and I am not impressed with the kind of questions and answers I see there.
Instead of creating a new thread for every question, would it be acceptable to just continue using this thread, with all the knowledgeable folks that are already "listening" to it chiming in, knowing full well that likely Andy won't be responding to it anymore?
I'm also in the "Luthiers" FB group and I am not impressed with the kind of questions and answers I see there.
Instead of creating a new thread for every question, would it be acceptable to just continue using this thread, with all the knowledgeable folks that are already "listening" to it chiming in, knowing full well that likely Andy won't be responding to it anymore?
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Yeah I've got a few questions I'd like to ask him as well. I also miss all the vintage guitar pics he'd post.
Hello legends! (channeling Leon)
Question about Gibson P90s. Apparently there is a variant that has been installed in the "Les Paul Junior 100 Special" model. Slugs instead of screws is the main difference construction wise, I believe. But there might be tonal differences, instead of "warmth", more "screech".
Would it still be a valid pickup for blues/rock application? (No country twang is wanted).
Also, how does height adjustment work on these models? Is it with those two exposed screws?
Thanks!
Question about Gibson P90s. Apparently there is a variant that has been installed in the "Les Paul Junior 100 Special" model. Slugs instead of screws is the main difference construction wise, I believe. But there might be tonal differences, instead of "warmth", more "screech".
Would it still be a valid pickup for blues/rock application? (No country twang is wanted).
Also, how does height adjustment work on these models? Is it with those two exposed screws?
Thanks!
SillyOctpuss
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No idea about the tonal changes but yes the height adjustment is via the two screws. There should be foam, springs or both underneath.
QQQ
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Haven’t used that particular model before, but I have a similar designs in a couple of my guitars. Mine are slightly less “rude”, little more clarity and lower volume, but still in the same tonal ballpark as most regular P90 types I have played. Slightly different shade of the same color.
On the topic of single coil construction (also mentioning P90s), here is a good article from the Seymour Duncan website. Astounding that there are that many different ways you can build a single coil pickup!
www.seymourduncan.com
The Different Fender Single-Coil Pickups
Are you confused by all the different types of single-coil pickups? You're not alone. We did a deep dive into some of the most popular single-coil pickups.
www.seymourduncan.com
With @Eagle away on a potty break, I’ll grab the podium and grandstand for a minute. :)
This could be a few things. Without actually seeing the guitar, and without knowing what a “cling” sounds like, my first guess is that the low-E nut slot is too low, and when you play the open string, it’s hitting the first fret.
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That is a really bad way to correct a miscut nut slot. I would start by verifying if it is the nut, then you can temporarily fill in the slot and recut (baking soda and superglue trick) until you get a new nut, or just get a new nut.
If the problem is not the nut, fix the actual problem. I would only adjust the true rod if the relief is off and that is checked without the nut or bridge in the equation.
A truss rod tweak might fix the problem, at the expense of having too much relief. You really want to fix a nut problem at the not.
Bear in mind that we haven’t yet established that a low nut slot is the problem. It’s just the most likely one. You can check by fretting behind the third fret, and pressing down on the short length of string between the second fret and the nut. If you can press it down at all before it touches the first fret, your nut slot isn’t too low.
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Why? Nuts really need to be cut for the guitar. I view a precut nut as something that might work in a pinch, and can get you close for further tuning, but they can also be over cut out of the box and leave you with only bad options.
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Do you have a feeler gauge? If not, get something like this: https:// www.amazon.com/dp/B07XPD9L1C
That also lets you measure relief more consistently.
I target about .018" clearance to the first fret on the low E string for a 46 low E string - it should be a little higher for higher gauges, not too much like say .020" for a 52, 0.022" for a 60.
