I could be wrong, but I think you also need to consider how strong the magnet is in the pups. For a strong magnet, as in passive pups, you stay further away to prevent any possible ... ... more

For adjusting my AlNiCo 5 magnet passive pickups, I use Fender's recommendations as a guide. Maybe a wee bit closer or a wee bit farther. IME, it better for the pickups to be a ... ... more