njr911 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I love my CV Jazz but when playing frets 5 to 7 on the E string it seams like I get a higher output and it booms a bit. Tried a couple of different amps but its there on all amps. Do you thin it's a string issue. Or a sweet spot on the neck. Would putting new pups it it help? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 How close to the strings are each of the pickups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Matt - Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 A to B on the E are normally the most resonant notes. You can often get a door or loose fitting to vibrate with those! As Mr Alsatian says, check your pickup heights. Might just need taking down a turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 I dropped the pickup heights on the bass side. I've not measured them though. Is there a correct height? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Matt - Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 8/64ths on the bass side, 6/64ths on the treble side. (pickup height is measured from the pole piece to the bottom of the string on the bass and treble sides with the last fret depressed.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) Fender say for vintage Jazz bass pickups:[font=sans-serif][size=4] Bass Side[/size][/font][font=sans-serif][size=4] 8/64”[/size][/font][font=sans-serif][size=4][font=sans-serif][size=4] Treble Side [/size][/font]6/64”[/size][/font] [font=sans-serif][size=4]EDIT: Oops, beaten to it.[/size][/font] Edited May 1, 2013 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 How do you measure? Not sure my 6" helix non shatter is accurate enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) You buy a rule with 64th"s or at least 32nd"s. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/150mm-Metal-ruler-measurment-drawing/dp/B00439KNQU"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/150mm-Metal-ruler-measurment-drawing/dp/B00439KNQU[/url] Edited May 1, 2013 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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