| Author | Message | ||
| anthenium
New Username: anthenium Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2007 |
Okay, that was a Play on words, but I got you to open this thread! I have read the instructions on adjusting pickups, and it talks about loosening the 2 front screws, and adjusting the 2 back screws. Or vice Versa. But my Epic Bas has 2 screws, Kitty-Corner of each other. And every other Epic I see has only 2 screws in each pickup, Kitty-Corner from each other. Is this STANDARD on the Epic? Can they have 4 screws, like a "Normal" Alembic bass? Thanks Tony | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2719 Registered: 7-2004 |
Tony: The other two screws are in the other two kitty corners, the ones that look like there are no screws. The screw heads are actually underneath the pick up. To adjust, first loosen the top two, then, using a narrow blade screwdriver that fits into the holes, adjust the pickup height by turning the two screws under the pickup, and then lock it down with the two on top of the pickup. Unless there is something different about Epics of which I am not aware, this should work. Bill, tgo | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 819 Registered: 6-2002 |
Bill hit it right on the head. The only warning I would add is don't tighten the top two (visible) screws too far. We've heard of a few cracked pickup housings over the years. Mike (owner of two Epics) | ||
| keurosix
Advanced Member Username: keurosix Post Number: 209 Registered: 10-2005 |
Welcome Tony! Like Bill said, use a small screwdriver that fits in the holes to adjust the lower 2 screws to set the PU height. This will be a #1 phillips screwdriver with a narrow diameter shaft. DON'T FORCE A LARGER SCREWDRIVER IN THE HOLE! It could crack the PU! A cheapo brand screwdriver from a dept store (made in China) fits the bill. You won't need any force what to speak even. The screws are machine thread in threaded inserts, and should move very freely. For the most info on this subject: http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16381.html?1110831944 The FAQs & Must Reads / Pickup Height posts should answer all your questions. Kris | ||
| anthenium
New Username: anthenium Post Number: 9 Registered: 11-2007 |
Doh! Okay. Thanks. I have ordered a NEW set of Pup Screws, but it's always good to have spares! I did "Joey's basic Setup", and then set the pickup height per Joey's 1/4" recommendation. Great starting point, and about where I like the string height on most basses. But this Epic was set to about 3/32" on the bass side, and maybe a touch less on the treble. I LOVED it! I was pulling off riffs I had only Dreamed of on my "Mortal" basses. But I was experiencing some "Clickety" on the finger board from my admittedly Vicious Attack! So now I need to find the happy medium. More subtle attack meets Lower action. I'm in love with this bass! Thanks again for all the responses. Tony |
