The distance and the angle between the strings and the pickups have any influence on the sound?
Yes. The electric signal of the pickup is generated from the alteration of its magnetic field by the vibrating string. This field is stronger close to the pickup, and so the distance between the string and the pickup has an influence on the obtained output. The angle between the string and the pickup’s surface is also relevant, and the string must be as parallel as possible to the front surface of the pickup.
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