Raising Duo-Sonic Pickup height?

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:03 am

I need to adjust the height of the pickups on my reissue '59 Duo-Sonic.

On either side of each pickup is a screw which is likely the height adjustment screw. Before I start, can anyone confirm these screws adjust the pickup height...or coach me on the correct steps to change their height?

Thanks!

stratphobic · Post by **stratphobic** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:22 am

'59 reissue? yes, the screws on either side adjust the height.

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:38 am

Thanks, Stratphobic!

stratphobic · Post by **stratphobic** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:39 am

what do you mean by a '59 reissue duo-sonic?

Sparky · Post by **Sparky** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:04 pm

stratphobic wrote:what do you mean by a '59 reissue duo-sonic?

The new tan/gold ones vs the 90s ones

George · Post by **George** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:36 pm

Definitely try a screwdriver if you haven't already

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:41 pm

Sparky wrote:
stratphobic wrote:what do you mean by a '59 reissue duo-sonic?
The new tan/gold ones vs the 90s ones

"Reissue"...used the term just to be clear that I'm not referring to a vintage Duo-Sonic. And, yes, Sparky, not to the 90s version either, but to the recent Desert Sand with gold anodized pickguard which I think is closer to the 1959 original.

I appreciate that some reissues are more faithful to their originals than others, but I'm open to most definitions of the term and not too invested in one precise definition of "reissue" right now.

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:42 pm

George wrote:Definitely try a screwdriver if you haven't already

Thanks, George.

George · Post by **George** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:48 pm

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stratphobic · Post by **stratphobic** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 2:40 am

Doug wrote:
Sparky wrote:
stratphobic wrote:what do you mean by a '59 reissue duo-sonic?
The new tan/gold ones vs the 90s ones
"Reissue"...used the term just to be clear that I'm not referring to a vintage Duo-Sonic. And, yes, Sparky, not to the 90s version either, but to the recent Desert Sand with gold anodized pickguard which I think is closer to the 1959 original.

I appreciate that some reissues are more faithful to their originals than others, but I'm open to most definitions of the term and not too invested in one precise definition of "reissue" right now.

why not just call it a squier duo-sonic?

Sparky · Post by **Sparky** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:16 pm

stratphobic wrote:
Doug wrote:
Sparky wrote: The new tan/gold ones vs the 90s ones
"Reissue"...used the term just to be clear that I'm not referring to a vintage Duo-Sonic. And, yes, Sparky, not to the 90s version either, but to the recent Desert Sand with gold anodized pickguard which I think is closer to the 1959 original.

I appreciate that some reissues are more faithful to their originals than others, but I'm open to most definitions of the term and not too invested in one precise definition of "reissue" right now.
why not just call it a squier duo-sonic?

90s duos came in both Fender and Squier flavors AFAIK.

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:07 pm

stratphobic wrote:'59 reissue? yes, the screws on either side adjust the height.

After I made that adjustment the hi-E stood right out...with the tone rolled off. Thanks, Stratphobic. Good call.

Boab · Post by **Boab** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:39 pm

Sparky wrote:
stratphobic wrote:
Doug wrote: "Reissue"...used the term just to be clear that I'm not referring to a vintage Duo-Sonic. And, yes, Sparky, not to the 90s version either, but to the recent Desert Sand with gold anodized pickguard which I think is closer to the 1959 original.

I appreciate that some reissues are more faithful to their originals than others, but I'm open to most definitions of the term and not too invested in one precise definition of "reissue" right now.
why not just call it a squier duo-sonic?
90s duos came in both Fender and Squier flavors AFAIK.

That they did, and I just paid for one of Noirie in the classifieds (a 90's Squier Duo, that is). Can't WAIT to get it. Former Robroe and Argylelewis, so it's got some SS M@JO