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If you want the saddles to go lower I suspect you'll need something shorter than 1/2". Accu can provide screw lengths down to 3/8", 3/16" and 1/8".

I think the Stingray saddle screws have a 6-32 UNC thread. You can get them in various lengths from Accu here: https://www.accu.co.uk/search?cs_ids=2027&query=unc+6-32+set+screw&page=1

I got hold of some magnetic viewing film and took a pic of the Benedetti (top) alongside a standard jazz pickup. The Benedetti has a somewhat fatter (and probably flatter) coil which bears out the P90 type construction. Interestingly the flux image looks like a single blade rather than 8 separate poles but I think that's because the Benedetti poles are a little bigger and set in one long evenly-spaced row (bottom pic).

Aha! Thanks itu

That's an interesting pic - how does this magnetic imaging work itu?

Thanks Hellzero, that's very helpful. I found some basic pickup spec on the 4C and a bit more descriptive info on an old Vigier Guitars website page. Interesting that they use Alnico 8 magnets. I'm still curious about the intricate sculpting on the underside of the neck pickup! The Excess is equipped with twin single-coil pickups designed by Benedetti. Two Alnico magnets are fitted for each string. They have a wide frequency band that accurately reproduces low-end and high-end response. Only the finest materials are used ; Alnico 8 magnets for the poles and pure copper and silver alloy wire for the coils. To reduce microphonic feedback, the pickups are wax potted and bolted down with 4 adjustment screws.

Does anyone have any insight into the internal construction (winding spec and magnet type/configuration etc) of these glorious Benedetti single coils in my Vigier Excess? From the back they appear to be wide aperture SCs (much wider aperture than a jazz) set in a humbucker size case (I wonder why the HB size case?). Passing a screwdriver across the front of the pickup suggests 8 individual pole pieces (similar to a J) running down the centreline, but on the underside, the bridge pickup appears to have a narrow full length bar of some sort. The underside of the neck pickup looks quite different, I wonder what's going on there! I'm just curious. I love these pickups and would like to know more about how they're put together. Any input appreciated!

There's one (listed as sold) on the Rob Allen accessories page here - https://www.roballenguitars.com/acce/4-string-piezo-electric-pickup It looks very similar to the one on the Thomann link. It seems to come in wide (3.2mm) or narrow (2.3mm) formats so measure before you buy!

Just bought a Broughton RFE pedal from lunoxx. Seamless transaction, good comms, quick delivery, very well packed, pedal is in excellent condition. Many thanks Chris!

This one from CPC Farnell looks very similar - https://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/t-637si/635mm-jack-socket-stereo-switched/dp/AV19951? £7 and in stock.

The venerable GK 800RB amp (with bi-amp capability) has a variable crossover you can set between 100Hz and 1kHz. Which is probably a good guide for a suitable range of x-over frequencies.

Stuart was kind enough to reply to my wanted ad for an SM58 mic. Excellent seller, good comms, super quick delivery, mic in great condition. Highly commended! Many thanks, Ian

I checked the Sure UK website for replacement parts and they don't list the R59 capsule. Good idea to contact them though so I'll do that now. Thanks Update: Spoke to the tech support bods at Shure UK and a new capsule would cost £79 which isn't much less than a new mic. They suggested a new one would prob be the better option.

Was working fine, next day - dead. Unscrewed the top part (cartridge) and the connecting wires are all intact. Checked XLR cables etc. Can't think of anything else that go wrong! Has anyone else experienced a dead SM58 and what the problem might be? A replacement cartridge (R59) is around $100 which isn't a whole lot less than a new mic (also I can't find anyone who sells one in the UK). Any input appreciated. Thanks.

I've been through a few P pups trying to find one that sits well in the mix with my band (70s/80s rock) and I'm very much liking the Seymour Duncan Steve Harris set - https://www.seymourduncan.com/single-product/steve-harris-p-bass Originally developed in our Custom Shop for Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris, this medium output P bass pickup is special for many reasons. Working closely with Steve we crafted a P-bass pickup with a low-mid boost that adds punch and body while maintaining a crisp and clear high-end attack. This design uses hand-ground Alnico 5 rod magnets and a special vintage-hot custom wind of 13k Ohms to achieve its uniquely aggressive bite.

It can be tricky finding washers with the right inner diameter and a small enough outer diameter to fit in the hole. The size you need will depend on the type of bass/trussrod you have. If it's a Fender type then these should work - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326130182103

Try Armstrong Music - https://www.armstrongmusic.co.uk/products/slot-head-saddle-height-adjustment-screws-for-fender-basses-or-telecaster-guitars