How to mount a reg. Rick pickup on a pickguard

[kennyhowes]

So, let's say one wants to take a regular hi-gain or toaster and mount it onto a pickguard, like on a 4001/03 or a 450. Any tricks to having the screw catch, like a 00031 or a 00001 pickup would?

[johnallg]

Kenny, the trick is to either superglue or epoxy the nut to the bottom of the aluminum bottom plate of the pickup.

[kennyhowes]

Kenny, the trick is to either superglue or epoxy the nut to the bottom of the aluminum bottom plate of the pickup.

That makes sense, I thought of that - I guess you'd just have to be careful not to get any glue on the threads.

[cassius987]

Supposedly it is not hard to tap threads. I have never tried it.

[kennyhowes]

Supposedly it is not hard to tap threads. I have never tried it.

Me neither.

[kiramdear]

It's not hard. I've done it lots.

[kennyhowes]

It's not hard. I've done it lots.

Cool, good to know.

[kiramdear]

Sure, just look for an economical set or maybe you can find a place that sells singles in your size. You start by drilling and then cut the threads. All you need is a steady hand.

[ken_j]

If I understand this question correctly you want to take a pickup that is unthreaded and tap the height adjustment holes. The hole inner diameter needs to be a certain size in order to properly tap it. The pickups with unthreaded holes may be to large to to properly tap. If I recall correctly the screw/thread size is #4-40. The hole would need to be drilled with a #43 drill. Both of these are fairly cheap to buy, probably under $5 for both. If the hole is too big, glue on a nut as John has suggested or just switch the aluminum plate from the old pickup.