NefariousShredd
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New body and neck just arrived, earlier than expected so pickups are still on their way. I’ll post another thread at some point with pictures and the build process.
But, one thing I’ve been procrastinating on is how to direct mount the pickups. I’m getting EMGs (Super 77 in the bridge, Maverick Five single coil neck), so wiring will be easy and I don’t have to worry about grounding or anything.
There seems to be a few different ways to direct mount them, and I’m just curious as to what method you might prefer, pros and cons, what’s easiest, or most functional, etc.
Do the Aaron method of drilling out the threads and using Tele pickup screws? Threaded brass inserts? Drilling on a pickup baseplate? A shit load of duct tape? Staples?
Never direct mounted pickups before and I’m already nervous about drilling. And since it’s one single coil and one humbucker, they might need different techniques. Any input appreciated!
But, one thing I’ve been procrastinating on is how to direct mount the pickups. I’m getting EMGs (Super 77 in the bridge, Maverick Five single coil neck), so wiring will be easy and I don’t have to worry about grounding or anything.
There seems to be a few different ways to direct mount them, and I’m just curious as to what method you might prefer, pros and cons, what’s easiest, or most functional, etc.
Do the Aaron method of drilling out the threads and using Tele pickup screws? Threaded brass inserts? Drilling on a pickup baseplate? A shit load of duct tape? Staples?
Never direct mounted pickups before and I’m already nervous about drilling. And since it’s one single coil and one humbucker, they might need different techniques. Any input appreciated!
