Recent content by CrackedPepper

According to Krylon, there is no appreciable metal in the paint except for any trace elements that might be found in the raw materials.  The "metallic" sheen comes from mica, a form of silicate (yes, I had to look that up)  :glasses9:

So I decided to paint the EMG pickups.  But I hate using rattle cans and the pickups are such a small surface, I fear that any imperfections will be hard to correct.  So while looking for colors, I found this: 20160529_181312 In real life, the pickup is brown.  Also, the pickup is covered with...

This rare looking pic has been in my collection ever since I helped produce Led Zeppelin IV.  PM me if interested before I put it out on eBay for

I have so many guitar now, she can't keep track of when I get new ones.  The conversation usually goes like this: "That's a pretty guitar - when did you get that?" "I don't know.  I've had it for a while." Which is true.  I can't remember when I get them.  Also, how long is "a while"?  The...

I got a used set of EMGs in Ivory for cheap.  I'm going to do something completely outside the box...  for me anyway.

I appreciate the input guys, I really do.  My daughter, whose opinion means a lot to me, has been lobbying for Ivory.  So I bought them from a place that will let me return them if I don't like them.  But try as I might, I'm just not sold on the ivory.  I can't help but think that black looks best.

So here are the EMG SAs in Ivory.  Thoughts?  Opinions?

Rationally, I know you are right.  Emotionally, I just cannot bring myself to having deeper routes cut.  It's a brand new body.

Ooo, good call.  I printed out the specs and will be checking tonight.

So I've attached perhaps some of the worst mockups ever posted to the forum.  I think I already know the answer, but what do you good people think is the best color combo? [br]EMG White [br]EMG Creme [br]EMG Red [br]EMG Black

I guess by now I should be accustomed to running into issues.  :sad1: The stacks are not going to fit the pickup routes.  They aren't deep enough!  This will prevent me from lowering the pickups far enough from the strings.  Also, there is a little resistor on the bottom of the stack pickups...

I know right?  I don't understand why they don't get more love!

The next step is to measure to pickup cavity depth: Each is a uniform 24/32" (find the common denominator..., divide by 8...) which is 3/4". That means I have plenty of room to use these inserts to receive the pickup screws:

I have a VG Strat with OHSC and all the goodies.  It's immaculate and plays very nicely.  I need to thin the herd before the wife finds out about the hardtail that I am building to replace it.  $799 firm.  PM me if interested.

I left out "or plate" -  I can't bring myself to make mods to the body or the plate.  Anal part still applies.  That said, I am going to follow your advice as it is the path of least resistance.  Thanks FatPete!