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Old 02-17-2017, 12:51 PM
jed1894 jed1894 is offline
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Default Testing pickups

Is there a way, without disassembling, to individually check or test each pick up to make sure they are actually picking up? Fender strat.

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Old 02-17-2017, 01:28 PM
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Jed:

With the guitar plugged into the amp, and the amp at a low volume, gently tap the pickup poles with a paperclip or other steel item. Each pickup when selected should "thump" when the pole pieces are gently touched.

Hope this helps.
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Old 02-17-2017, 01:38 PM
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i usually just use my fingernails, but either way you should hear the sound.

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Old 02-17-2017, 07:24 PM
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Thanks. Guys. Worked like a charm. All good.
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Old 02-18-2017, 03:20 PM
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Jed:

With the guitar plugged into the amp, and the amp at a low volume, gently tap the pickup poles with a paperclip or other steel item. Each pickup when selected should "thump" when the pole pieces are gently touched.

Hope this helps.
That's what I do. I use the tip of a screwdriver on each pickup (gently) and then use the toggle switch and repeat.
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Old 02-18-2017, 03:32 PM
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A tuning fork works well. Hit it on your knee then hold the vibrating fork pieces around a half inch from the pickup.
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