Pole piece design question

[MadMatt]

When set level, the pickup delivers less output on the G string (measured on a VU meter, with my normal playing style, and also recorded with different basses playing the same part into Sound Forge as a comparison) and it's not as bright sounding as the other strings. New strings didn't change the brightness quality but I was able to even out the volume.

Well since you can hear AND measure a difference maybe you should consider whether your pickup is bad. Maybe the magnet under the G string is not as strong as the others. You might want to run this by customer support.

-Matt

 

[spencer]

just looked at my stingray the g is indeed offcenter.

Does it bother me? No

Would I like them to fix it? No.. Because then the nut would have to be cut closer to the edge of the fret board and it wouldnt be symmetric
Or
The pole peices would have to be moved up. It wouldn't be symmetric
Or
The Saddle would have to be cut higher, and It wouldn't be symmetric

I like it the way it is, I dont care how it looks I never even noticed it. I have noticed it however on many precisions.

However I do work in a gas refinery and run conduit and often wonder why does every piece of pipe HAVE to be symmetric and LOOK PRETTY?

Because they pay me good money for it.

 

[rizzo9247]

Since it was bumped....

This bass just brings the rawk , and that's all I'm worried about

 

[spencer]

interesting, that is very centered

 

[maddog]

how many dB difference is there?

how much striking force are you using?

Yeah, my personal Toyotas have never exhibited a problem with the accelerator. The problem cannot exist. Those who think they have this problem should not be so picky and just drive more. Toyotas are perfect the way they are.

When Stingrays start flying out of bassists hands and impaling audience members, I'll start worrying.

 

[bizmarckie]

When Stingrays start flying out of bassists hands and impaling audience members, I'll start worrying.

Thank you for that

 

[Zenrad]

how many dB difference is there?

how much striking force are you using?



When Stingrays start flying out of bassists hands and impaling audience members, I'll start worrying.

Yeah, whatever guys. Sorry for asking a question about your beloved objects. The attitudes here for the most part suck, and all I did was ask a question. A few did give some constructive answers, and I appreciate that.

I'm able to pick up a book and read about the development of the Fender instruments, Gibsons, you name it. Design issues and what led to the next changes. As a builder this interests me. Most every maker pays very close attention to aesthetics, it's part of the art of building.

If it bothered me that much I'd just buy an SD or Bart, throw it in and be done. Anyhow, I'm done here. Thanks for the warm welcome.

 

[bovinehost]

You offer your opinion, others offer theirs.

I'm sorry you think they suck.

 

[Big Poppa]

I guess comparing me to toyota kept me out of the ring..and terms like sloppy and design flaw.

Perception is your reality and I respect that. I also think that if you didnt use such terms you may not have gotten the reaction....Is everybody crazy or maybe your actions got a reaction...I really think that you kind of dropped into the devils den and threw a few stones to make you point.

YOu know the funny thing about meters and such...if you set everything even most people would think its out of whack...it you tune a steel guitar without compensation it is woefully out of tune. If audio is making everything even mixing consoles would have no level controls. You wouldnt hire someone with special ears to mix...would would align eveything perfect and equal and go for it.

THe weak G is a problem for some and not for about 250,000. THe fact is that it is not weak it is an active preamp and actually reproduces the string as it is...a string that is .045". Back to the perception if you perceive that there is a difference because the pole piece and string arent dead center then its a problem for you. It is not a problem in reality. The pickup is interrupting the strings vibration....it does not have to be centered to do that. THe problem is tolerances. YOu have saddle tolerances pole piece tolerances and hand sanding neck pocket and neck tolerances about twenty things come together...Is it more important for the string to dissect the pole piece in the center or string and aligned string path? If the tolerance for the pole piece to accurately do its job is within the proper range we conclude that straight strings are more important.

Could you make everyone line up? Yes. WOuld the pole pieces be evenly spaced on the bobbins? NO. WOuld it cost more Yes WOuld it play or sound differently No.

I hope that this answers your questions and assure you that if we decide to make things that can kill people and then cover it up you can lump us in the bag with Toyota.
I consider that offensive. The argument of extension never works. If you have to try that hard to make your point an unemotional person will say "look how far that person is reaching to make their point"

Go back and read you threads and look at the accusations the CAPITALS! (yelling) and hope the next forum you will be more tolerant of others reactions to your musings.

Thanks I actually hope you will stick around Maybe try a different approach next time.