hammered":33l0kr8z said:I installed creme pickup rings on my MIM hardtail
Econ":26q6lhyj said:hammered":26q6lhyj said:I installed creme pickup rings on my MIM hardtail
That looks awesome and is exactly the look I’m looking for. Is there any specific pickup ring you recommend?
fusedbrain":25cyfeds said:The size of the hole in the pickup base plate that is used for the height adjustment screws may be an issue.
Many times the hole in the pickup has been enlarged and the threads have been drilled out for the wood screw that is used to secure the PU to the body. So now the standard pickup ring height screw can't be used.
I've seen guys solder a small nut to the underside of the base plate, or you can re-tap the holes and use a larger machine screw.
If a small enough wood screw was used and the original threads are still in the hole in the base plate, then you are good to go.
Worth checking BEFORE you decide to drill the holes to mount the ring.
edit: should also mention that for floyd style guitars, you probably need short FLAT pu rings. Don't buy a set designed for a Les Paul. They will be too tall, and the tops are angled.
Econ":2961nzpq said:I will use new pickups that have never been installed. Will this matter?
hammered":nrblgxv5 said:Econ":nrblgxv5 said:hammered":nrblgxv5 said:I installed creme pickup rings on my MIM hardtail
That looks awesome and is exactly the look I’m looking for. Is there any specific pickup ring you recommend?
I could have sworn I got those from Allparts but the only ones I see on their site now have slanted sides . The ones I have are short with non slanted sides . My bridge pickup is trembucker spacing and the ring fit over it no problem . Possibly these from Stew Mac
https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Pa ... ckups.html
Econ":1r3c9m36 said:hammered":1r3c9m36 said:Econ":1r3c9m36 said:hammered":1r3c9m36 said:I installed creme pickup rings on my MIM hardtail
That looks awesome and is exactly the look I’m looking for. Is there any specific pickup ring you recommend?
I could have sworn I got those from Allparts but the only ones I see on their site now have slanted sides . The ones I have are short with non slanted sides . My bridge pickup is trembucker spacing and the ring fit over it no problem . Possibly these from Stew Mac
https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Pa ... ckups.html
Are your pickup rings identical in size?
That's the best way to go. You should be fine.Econ":191f61gv said:I will use new pickups that have never been installed. Will this matter?
lotsalemon":2g7u2pae said:I did the same to my Charvel Pro Mod, I love how it looks now.
I used these screws to mount the rings:
https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Pa ... gKQUfD_BwE
thenine":1u4lfq87 said:lotsalemon":1u4lfq87 said:I did the same to my Charvel Pro Mod, I love how it looks now.
I used these screws to mount the rings:
https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Pa ... gKQUfD_BwE
Thanks. What length did you use? The website shows 9/16" and 11/16"?
lotsalemon":ane1oy58 said:thenine":ane1oy58 said:lotsalemon":ane1oy58 said:I did the same to my Charvel Pro Mod, I love how it looks now.
I used these screws to mount the rings:
https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Pa ... gKQUfD_BwE
Thanks. What length did you use? The website shows 9/16" and 11/16"?
I used the 9/16" screws.