{"id":2710,"date":"2018-09-17T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T06:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/delaydude.de\/?p=2710"},"modified":"2018-10-25T15:18:28","modified_gmt":"2018-10-25T13:18:28","slug":"einfache-gitarren-mods-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaydude.de\/en\/einfache-gitarren-mods-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple guitar mods \u2013 Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Tips<\/a>The first part of this two-part series is about how little adjustments of the pickups can cause an improvement of the sound.
\nThe second part will focus on the pots.<\/p>\n

If you are not totally satisfied with the sound of your guitar, and you want to modify your instrument, you mostly change the pickups first.
\nTechnically, this is pretty simple but, depending on the pickup, also might become quite expensive.<\/p>\n

Before you make up your mind about changing the pickups, you ought to take other options into consideration.<\/p>\n

Previous considerations<\/h3>\n

Generally, it is pretty important, that you are pleased with the rest of your setup.
\nThe sound of your amplifier and your pedals should correspond to your very own expectations before you start modifying your guitar.
\nEven the most extensive guitar mods will only change small nuances and are not able to work wonders at all.<\/p>\n

Frequently, guitarists change the pickups to get closer to the sound of a famous guitarist.
\nSome might think \u201cIf Slash uses Seymour Duncan pickups, I will sound like him, if I also get these pickups.\u201d
\nIn this case, it is important to make up your mind about the frequencies you want to change or emphasize.
\nOnly if the goal is pretty clear, you will reach the sound you long for with a minimum of effort.<\/p>\n

Pickup adjustment<\/h3>\n

By adjusting the distance between the pickups and the strings, the sound can be altered in a decisive way.
\nA short distance between pickups and strings will cause a louder sound that is more vivid and emphasizes the mids.
\nIf you are looking for a soft but clear sound, it makes sense to extend the distance between the pickups and the strings.
\nA few inches can make a big difference.
\nSpecifications of certain distances you can find on the internet are mostly only capable as a rough guide. In fact, the right distance depends on the output of the pickup, the strength of its magnet, the way you play your guitar, the string gauge and, of course, your very own idea of the perfect sound.
\nIt is worth it, to experiment.<\/p>\n

Pickup cover removal<\/h3>\n

The removal of the pickup cover is also a simple way to change the sound.
\nHumbuckers mostly have pickup covers made of metal.
\nBy removing them, the treble will become more prominent.
\nNickle covers only muffle the treble very softly, while the influence of covers made of brass on the treble is pretty intensive.
\nThe same applies to the neck pickup of Telecaster guitars.<\/p>\n

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