tribute setup

gadgetfreak · 02-08-2012, 11:11 AM

Sorry guys I know it's here but cannot find it, How high do I want my p90's on my 60's tribute from the strings? also what is the suggested string height and on what fret is it usually measured, I know there was a link to a gibson setup page somewhere, and it said High E string 3/64 and Low E 5/64th's but I could be mistaken, anyone remember or can you point me to some information.

When I google setting up les paul's all I get is lame video's and sites that sell guitars. I know you guys know your stuff. Thanks

Sean French · 02-08-2012, 11:16 AM

There are no rules really.
I set my bridge P90 fairly close to the strings and adjust it as I play. You'll hear a sweet spot.

The neck P90 is have low and far away from the strings. I adjust it to be tha same volume as the bridge P90. Getting too close to the strings on a neck P90 can make it muddy sounding.

Action is very personal. Set it to what feels good to you.
try starting with 3/64" at the 12th fret for the high E and 4/64" for the low E.

I like my action higher but, everyone has their preference.

gem12 · 02-08-2012, 11:18 AM

It's the perfect height when it's sounds right to your ear.

AxeBuilder · 02-08-2012, 02:53 PM

This chart from Dan Erlewine's book might help:

brokenarrow5 · 02-08-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean French

There are no rules really.
I set my bridge P90 fairly close to the strings and adjust it as I play. You'll hear a sweet spot.

The neck P90 is have low and far away from the strings. I adjust it to be tha same volume as the bridge P90. Getting too close to the strings on a neck P90 can make it muddy sounding.

Action is very personal. Set it to what feels good to you.
try starting with 3/64" at the 12th fret for the high E and 4/64" for the low E.

I like my action higher but, everyone has their preference.

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old mark · 02-08-2012, 06:42 PM

I play a lot using the neck pup, so I adjust that one to where is sounds best to me, then get the bridge pup to about the same output level. A little micro adjusting to get the best out of both, I then call it all OK..
I have a '50's tribute with P90's...love it to death.

Mine would up with the neck fairly low, but higher than I first had it...sounds nice and gritty, and the bridge pup is pretty high...just sings! If it all sounds good to you, then it's right...for once, you are the boss.

I think the Tributes are super guitars.

mark

jkp44 · 02-08-2012, 09:28 PM

GIBSON.COM | BACKSTAGE PASS. Here is the custom shop set up. start here and tweak it to what you like.

gadgetfreak · 02-08-2012, 09:32 PM

jkp44 I returned the guitar today but I have been hunting for that link all day. Thanks man, just bookmarked it. Never know when ya might need it, I usually have my friend do all my work he is a full time luthier, but if it's something small i can handle it but my mind forgets things over time, especially measurements so this will help.

Sean French · 02-08-2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetfreak

jkp44 I returned the guitar today but I have been hunting for that link all day. Thanks man, just bookmarked it. Never know when ya might need it, I usually have my friend do all my work he is a full time luthier, but if it's something small i can handle it but my mind forgets things over time, especially measurements so this will help.

Curious why you returned the guitar?

Lowdown · 02-09-2012, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean French

Curious why you returned the guitar?

Set-up?...I hope

gadgetfreak · 02-09-2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean French

Curious why you returned the guitar?

I returned the blackback goldtop tribute because I bought this instead, Suit's my need's much better and cleary a better guitar for the money, same money as goldtop

NGD..2010 Studio Deluxe Vintage Sunburst

02-08-2012, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
gadgetfreak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tribute setup Sorry guys I know it's here but cannot find it, How high do I want my p90's on my 60's tribute from the strings? also what is the suggested string height and on what fret is it usually measured, I know there was a link to a gibson setup page somewhere, and it said High E string 3/64 and Low E 5/64th's but I could be mistaken, anyone remember or can you point me to some information. When I google setting up les paul's all I get is lame video's and sites that sell guitars. I know you guys know your stuff. Thanks

02-08-2012, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sean French Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 495 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: tribute setup There are no rules really. I set my bridge P90 fairly close to the strings and adjust it as I play. You'll hear a sweet spot. The neck P90 is have low and far away from the strings. I adjust it to be tha same volume as the bridge P90. Getting too close to the strings on a neck P90 can make it muddy sounding. Action is very personal. Set it to what feels good to you. try starting with 3/64" at the 12th fret for the high E and 4/64" for the low E. I like my action higher but, everyone has their preference.

02-08-2012, 11:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
gem12 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,708 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: tribute setup It's the perfect height when it's sounds right to your ear. lpplayer likes this.

02-08-2012, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
AxeBuilder Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,909 Thanks: 91 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: tribute setup This chart from Dan Erlewine's book might help: __________________ 2011 LP Custom Hot-Mod 1955 Black Beauty (BB1, BB2) 2011 LP Classic Custom Antique Natural (57 Classics) 2007 LP R9 Sunset Tea Burst Yamano (BB1, BB2) 2011 PK Custom S-Style (Duncan SSL-1s) 2010 Carvin Bolt Tremolo (Carvin AP11s) 2005 Brian Moore iGuitar i81.13 Emerald Green (iMs + RMC Piezo) 1976 Ibanez Les Paul 2351AV Antique Violin (Super 70s) 1969 Ovation Balladeer 1111-4 Natural Marshall JVM205, Class 5, JTM-1, JMP-1, JCM-1, DSL-1 Egnater Tweaker 15 - 112 cab Vox AC4TVH - V112TV cab

02-08-2012, 06:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
old mark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: over here...no, no, a little to the left.... Posts: 1,657 Thanks: 1 Thanked 110 Times in 59 Posts	Re: tribute setup I play a lot using the neck pup, so I adjust that one to where is sounds best to me, then get the bridge pup to about the same output level. A little micro adjusting to get the best out of both, I then call it all OK.. I have a '50's tribute with P90's...love it to death. Mine would up with the neck fairly low, but higher than I first had it...sounds nice and gritty, and the bridge pup is pretty high...just sings! If it all sounds good to you, then it's right...for once, you are the boss. I think the Tributes are super guitars. mark __________________ "There are a million ways to play guitar." Les Paul WWKRD - What Would Keith Richards Do - my guiding motto in life, which explains a lot... Another far left gun owning veteran.

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02-08-2012, 09:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
jkp44 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: tribute setup GIBSON.COM \| BACKSTAGE PASS. Here is the custom shop set up. start here and tweak it to what you like.

02-08-2012, 09:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
gadgetfreak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: tribute setup jkp44 I returned the guitar today but I have been hunting for that link all day. Thanks man, just bookmarked it. Never know when ya might need it, I usually have my friend do all my work he is a full time luthier, but if it's something small i can handle it but my mind forgets things over time, especially measurements so this will help.

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