Baggs Radius placement on mandolin

[KevinK]

Where exactly have you found with placement on the mandolin for the best results? Thanks.

[Caleb_Elling]

My favorite starting point is with the pickup parallel to the bridge, towards the treble side, about 1/4" to 1/2" away from the bridge (see diagram). From there I will move the pickup around until I find the best sounding position.

Every instrument is different though, and will need a different pickup placement.

[KevinK]

I've got some low end resonance that I would like to ease some. See image on current placement.

[KevinK]

Would moving more to treble fhole help? I'm also using the putty.

[Caleb_Elling]

If you're getting a boomy low-end, then moving the pickup towards the F-hole can help with some instruments. I usually move the pickup from the bass side towards the treble side to get an idea of what I'm dealing with. Then I place the pickup accordingly.

[KevinK]

Thanks Caleb.

[KevinK]

Would this placement be better instead of the above?

[Caleb_Elling]

It's almost impossible to say what will work better by looking at it. You can really only try a few options and see what works best for that instrument.

I've found that having the pickup parallel to the bridge provides a more even tone on most instruments, but that isn't always the case.