What should the pickup height setting be?

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What should the pickup height setting be?

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[This post is based upon information provided by Steve Grom, Director of Manufacturing]
I would suggest using 1/16" for the 1st string and 3/32" for the sixth string.

It's one of those adjustments that can easily be changed if someone wants to hear the difference
with the pickups a little closer or a little further from the strings.
Note: Measure while fretting string at the 22nd fret (or 21st fret for those models with a 21 fret neck).
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