Warwick Streamer PJ measurements

[Guest Marcoelwray]

Hi guys, 

Is someone kind enough to give me the pickups position on a Steamer Stage 1 or any P + J Streamer?

I'd like to put this config (or P + twin jazz) on my Rockbass project but I have no idea of the original Warwick pickup position.

Thanks

Marco

[warwickhunt]

The positioning on a Warwick is way further back than on say a Fender style bass.  I'll measure  from the front of bridge to the back of the pup when I can find a steel rule, rather than a tape measure... assuming you are fitting a W 2 piece bridge, otherwise you'll want measurements from bridge saddle centres!    

[Guest Marcoelwray]

6 minutes ago, warwickhunt said:

The positioning on a Warwick is way further back than on say a Fender style bass.  I'll measure  from the front of bridge to the back of the pup when I can find a steel rule, rather than a tape measure... assuming you are fitting a W 2 piece bridge, otherwise you'll want measurements from bridge saddle centres!    

There's already the two piece bridge, so the measurements can be taken from anywhere! 

[machinehead]

From the edge of the nut to the edge of the P pickup is 77mm.  From the edge of the nut to the edge of the J pickup is 88mm.

Frank.

[machinehead]

4 minutes ago, Marcoelwray said:

There's already the two piece bridge, so the measurements can be taken from anywhere! 

Since the nut is fixed and the bridge is adjustable, I've given you measurements from the nut.

Frank.

Edited April 23, 2019 by machinehead
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[blablas]

Measuring from the 12th fret is the most reliable and accurate method. 🤐

[Grangur]

Just now, machinehead said:

Since the nut is fixed and the bridge is adjustable, I've give you measurements from the nut.

Frank.

I was thinking the same thing. Otherwise, which saddle do you measure from?

[Guest Marcoelwray]

Honestly the best measurement is, indeed, from the nut. It is used as a "stop" for the ruler and gives a measure related to the scale of the instrument, which is the most important I think.

Any further informations are welcome anyway, but thanks @machinehead, it'll be useful.

[Grangur]

Hi @Marcoelwray, tbh @blablas is an incredible builder of basses. You would do well to check out his builds. He has a stunning collection of basses he has built.

Don't forget the 12th is at 1/2 way point in the scale length. It's easier to measure as you can measure it with a shorter steel rule. A steel rule is more accurate than a tape measure.

Edited April 23, 2019 by Grangur

[Grangur]

On a Streamer Stage 1 the P pop is 285mm from the 12th 

The jazz is 375mm from the 12th. 

These are measured from the bottom edge of the 12th fret to the nearest edge of the plastic cover of the pup.

[Guest Marcoelwray]

47 minutes ago, Grangur said:

Hi @Marcoelwray, tbh @blablas is an incredible builder of basses. You would do well to check out his builds. He has a stunning collection of basses he has built.

Don't forget the 12th is at 1/2 way point in the scale length. It's easier to measure as you can measure it with a shorter steel rule. A steel rule is more accurate than a tape measure.

Thanks Rich, maybe I'm paranoid, but I always think that a fretjob can't be perfect. But, whatever, for 1 or 2 mm, I don't really care. Thanks for your help old chap!

[Grangur]

TBH I don't think precise positioning of the pups is too critical. String selection and hand position will make more difference.  However 77mm from the nut would place it on the neck, just about in the centre of the 3rd fret.  So I think there's a small error there. Maybe he meant centimeters  not mm.

[machinehead]

4 hours ago, Grangur said:

TBH I don't think precise positioning of the pups is too critical. String selection and hand position will make more difference.  However 77mm from the nut would place it on the neck, just about in the centre of the 3rd fret.  So I think there's a small error there. Maybe he meant centimeters  not mm.

Haha.  You're correct of course.

My only defence is that I was enjoying a few glasses of white wine in the sunshine. 😉

The correct figures are 717mm and  808mm.

Frank.