I recently picked up a SSH, and see that PRS orients the pickups so that both HB have the screw pole pieces facing the bridge. Traditionally, the neck PU has the screws facing the neck (as on my HB I and CE-22, and the majority of guitars, it seems).
From what I've read, when the PU is split, it's the slug portion that stays active -- is that correct? In that sense, when it's in full HB mode, it seems like it wouldn't matter which way the screws are facing, yes?
What was the rationale for PRS to choose this setup?
From what I've read, when the PU is split, it's the slug portion that stays active -- is that correct? In that sense, when it's in full HB mode, it seems like it wouldn't matter which way the screws are facing, yes?
What was the rationale for PRS to choose this setup?