Pickup String Screws

inxs996 · 03-15-2008, 05:22 PM

Hey Guys,

I attempted to adjust the individual String screws on each pup and find that they don't want to turn, maybe i am afraid to try hard, in fear that i might break them..

Should they be difficult to turn?

Thanks

Eric

Robster · 03-16-2008, 01:42 AM

It depends on what the pickup is potted with. Usually it's a combination of paraffin and beeswax, but some guys use epoxy or similar compounds to pot their pups. You should be able to break those screws loose, though. Try a little harder, but if it feels like the screw's gonna break, back off... LOL

R

Blues Power · 03-17-2008, 03:53 PM

yeah sometine you have to give it a quick snap for the first 1/8 turn. theyll break loose

inxs996 · 03-17-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blues Power

yeah sometine you have to give it a quick snap for the first 1/8 turn. theyll break loose

Yes i did get some to turn, its that "snap" that you speak of that scares me..LOL

Mr. Fuzzy · 03-17-2008, 04:59 PM

As long as you are adjusting the screw up by turning counter clockwise. The snap should be fine.

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inxs996 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane, Mockingbird Heights Posts: 743 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pickup String Screws Hey Guys, I attempted to adjust the individual String screws on each pup and find that they don't want to turn, maybe i am afraid to try hard, in fear that i might break them.. Should they be difficult to turn? Thanks Eric __________________ Guitars: -Epiphone Les Paul Custom, 07 -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye, 08 -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Buzzsaw, 05 Amp: -VOX - AD100VT-XL Pedals: -Boss TU-2 -MXR M108 Equipment Wishlist: -Epiphone Zakk Wylde Camo -Gibson Zakk Wylde ZV -Marshall 2003ZW Half Stack

03-16-2008, 01:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Robster V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westwood Hills, KS Posts: 899 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pickup String Screws It depends on what the pickup is potted with. Usually it's a combination of paraffin and beeswax, but some guys use epoxy or similar compounds to pot their pups. You should be able to break those screws loose, though. Try a little harder, but if it feels like the screw's gonna break, back off... LOL R

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Blues Power V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hicksville Posts: 1,218 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pickup String Screws yeah sometine you have to give it a quick snap for the first 1/8 turn. theyll break loose __________________ http://www.soundclick.com/electricbluespower

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Mr. Fuzzy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 123 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pickup String Screws As long as you are adjusting the screw up by turning counter clockwise. The snap should be fine.

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