Jackson Factory Setup Specifications
All of the following specifications are for Jackson guitars and basses with the
standard gauges of strings that the guitar or bass is equipped with from the factory.
Compensations may need to be made if you plan to change string gauges. Modifications
of the specifications can be made (within limited parameters) to adjust for player
application (how hard the player picks or frets the guitar), or other considerations.
Note:
These are minimum specifications, meant to guide you, not to be taken as hard
and fast rules. Always refer to your Jackson owner's manual for additional information and/or instruction.
Electric Guitar Setup Specs
Neck radius Relief (at 8th fret) String height (at 17th fret)
Bass side Treble side
12" to 16" (compound) .004" 4/64" 3/64"
Electric Guitar Pickup Height
Pickup height is measured from the pole piece to the bottom of the string on the bass
and treble sides with the last fret depressed. Different pickups have varying degrees of
magnetic pull. Always refer to your owner’s manual for information on which pickups the
model of guitar you are working on has.
Bass side Treble side
Standard Single-Coil 5/64" 4/64"
Humbucking 4/64" 4/64"
EMG As close as desired (allowing for string vibration)
Electric Bass Guitar Setup Specs
Neck radius Relief (at 8th fret) String height (at 17th fret)
Bass side Treble side
12" to 14" (compound) .012" 6/64" 5/64"
Bass pickup height is also measured from the pole piece to the bottom of the string on
the bass and treble sides with the last fret depressed. Note: Allowances must be made
according to the gauge of strings (larger gauges need wider vibration allowance).
Different pickups have varying degrees of magnetic pull. Always refer to your owner’s
manual for information on which pickups the model of bass you are working on has.
Electric Bass Guitar Pickup Height
Bass side Treble side
Vintage style 8/64" 6/64"
Seymour Duncan 6/64” 6/64”
EMG As close as desired (allowing for string vibration)