How do you measure Strat pickup pole spacing?

Start by setting all of your guitar pickups to 3/32” (0.093”, 2.38mm) on the bass side and 2/32” (1/16”, 0.0625”, 1.98mm) on the treble side. Remember, this is the space between the top of the pole piece and the bottom of the string, held down at the last fret.

What is pickup pole spacing?

By “pole piece spacing” we mean the amount of space in between the pole pieces of the pickups. This roughly relates to the spacing in between the strings of the guitar, but not entirely.

What is the string spacing on a Fender Strat?

There is WIDE 2-7/32″ string spacing, and NARROW 2-1/16″ string spacing. Wide spacing represents the original Fender tremolo. Narrow spacing tremolos are often found on modern import Fender guitars.

Does pickup string spacing matter?

For correct string alignment and a balanced output, F-spaced humbuckers should be used in the bridge position on guitars with string spacing at the bridge of 2.1″ or 53mm (or greater). If the nut width is 1-11/16″ or 43mm (or greater) F-spaced pickups can be used in the neck position.

How far apart are the strings on an electric guitar?

They typically go between 1 11/16” to 1 3/4”, but some go to 1 7/8” and 1 23/32”. Even though the differences between these nut widths are incredibly small, your hands can still feel it. It’s important to keep in mind that there’s no set pairing of nut width and string spacing.

What is Gibson pickup spacing?

When measured from center to center of the two outside (E) strings, a standard Gibson style pole spacing is right around 50 millimeters. A standard Fender style pole spacing is between 52 and 53 millimeters, depending on the pickup.

How much space should be between guitar strings?

The distance between the strings and the neck at the 12th fret should be about 1.6 millimetres (0.063 in), or the width of a dime. Hold the flat end of a ruler against the neck and measure how high the strings are. If the strings are further than 1.6 millimetres (0.063 in), (high action) you need to lower the bridge.

How far apart should guitar strings be?

They typically go between 1 11/16” to 1 3/4”, but some go to 1 7/8” and 1 23/32”.

How do you measure humbucker spacing?

If you’re not sure which spacing your particular guitar requires, simply measure from the centre of each of the E strings. If the spacing is two inches (50mm), you require a Humbucker. If the spacing is greater than two inches, you need a Trembucker.

Do you really need f spaced pickups?