Balancing the LB-1 Pickups

[dbirchett]

Not too long ago there was a thread about balancing the LB-1 pickups. I can not find that thread now. Maybe it was just a post within the thread.

Relying on my fading memory, it was something like first getting a good sound from the bridge by putting it x distance from the strings. Then he balanced the bridge by ear, I believe lowering it somewhat.

Does this sound familiar to anyone? I would like to find this post.

 

[krysh]

lower the pole pieces in the pickups at least unter the cover and adjust to each string in volume , put neck pu to lowest position and then adjust bridge pickup.
this as done wonders on my GSR T-400

 

[SFIV1967]

Don: Maybe you mean this thread? http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/sh...-the-strings&p=1635814&viewfull=1#post1635814
Ralf

 

[S100]

Has anyone tried swapping the neck and bridge? I know that's not necessarily ideal, but it might give the bridge more bite. Maybe 2 LB-1 bridge pickups would be the ticket.

 

[guildman63]

I would balance the pole pieces of the bridge pickup as krysh mentioned by dropping all pole pieces, then balancing each to the strongest pole. I would then set the bridge pickup as close to the strings as possible with a good, clear tone. After the bridge pickup is set you can adjust the neck pickup to the desired height.

 

[JohnW63]

Nice trio. How do they sound ? How do they differ ?

 

[Quantum Strummer]

Has anyone tried swapping the neck and bridge? I know that's not necessarily ideal, but it might give the bridge more bite. Maybe 2 LB-1 bridge pickups would be the ticket.

I plan on playing around with this once the Thunderbird comes out and I get my hands on one. Think I'll start by raising the bridge pickup fairly high and backing down the neck p'up for a nice volume balance. Then do some playing through different amps & effects gizmos, listening to how the guitar sounds. It might be possible to get a good tonal balance too by lowering the bridge p'up polepieces while raising those in the neck p'up. If so I'll just leave it at that. Otherwise I may try swapping the pickups around.

-Dave-