594 vs Paul's SE Volume

[Martin Lenihan]

I have a 594 McCarty Semi-Hollow as well as a PRS SE Paul's guitar. The 594 is noticeably louder than the Paul's. Is this due to the pickup design? Both are great guitars with a different sound of course. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[bodia]

Difference in pickup height adjustment, maybe….

 

[SinSir]

That's where I'd start too

I'll also add some guitars are louder than others, lots of factors at play that can influence this.

 

[Martin Lenihan]

Never thought of pickup height. Thanks.

 

[Birdsofprey]

I’ll add string balance. After you adjust pickup height you could also adjust the pole pieces so that you get consistent volume when played open. I do it as part of a setup besides many other things.

 

[Prs Mods too]

If you like how both of them sound, I wouldn't change the pickup height because that'll change the sound/feel.