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H3123 Electric Guitar Kit -21-
Pick Up Height
Pick up height can have a dramatic effect on the
audio output signal. The closer the strings are to
the pick ups, the higher the audio output signal
will be. This can be ideal unless the strings are
close enough to cause distortion due to magnetic
interference caused by the electronic compo-
nents. The pick up height was adjusted correctly
before it was packaged; however, future adjust-
ments may be needed.
To measure the string height at the pick up:
1. Measure the height of the 1st and 6th strings
at the pick up while the strings are “fretted” at
the 22nd fret (Figure 35). Note—Use a steel
ruler with a resolution of at least
1
⁄32".
Figure 35. Correct string heights over the pick
up while the strings are fretted on the 22nd fret.
3
⁄32" to
1
⁄8"
3
⁄32" to
1
⁄8"
22nd Fret
— If the string height is between
3
⁄32" and
1
⁄8",
then the pick up is adjusted correctly.
Continue to the next sub-section.
— If the pick up does not fall within the
above heights, then continue to the next
step.
2. With a phillips head screwdriver, adjust the
screws on each side of the pick up (Figure
35) until the string heights are correct.
• Turn the screws clockwise to raise the
height of the pick up, therefore, decreas-
ing the string height.
• Turn the screws counterclockwise to
lower the height of the pick up, therefore,
increasing the string height.