Can an Anthem mic be offset slightly to clear other hardware?

[MasrtinOShannessy]

Hi Folks,
My first time here so please excuse me if I ask an obvious question...
I'm fitting a JLD Bridge Doctor - the guitar has an Anthem setup in place, which has been removed while I re-glue the bridge.
When putting all this back in, the mic pickup will JUST fit between the front of Bridge Doctor and the bridge pins.
Would it be acoustically better to just slightly offset the mic (3/8") to keep it clear of the bridge doctor or is it ESSENTIAL that it be in the center?
Thanks in advance,
Martin

[Caleb_Elling]

Hey Martin,
Thanks for posting.

The Anthem mic is pretty forgiving when it comes to exact placement, so offsetting it is not an issue in most guitars. If it means getting better clearance, I'd recommend it.

If you have any other questions, please let me know. I hope this helps.