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How to mount a reg. Rick pickup on a pickguard
Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 11:32 pm
by 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?
Re: How to mount a reg. Rick pickup on a pickguard
Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 11:42 pm
by johnallg
Kenny, the trick is to either superglue or epoxy the nut to the bottom of the aluminum bottom plate of the pickup.
Re: How to mount a reg. Rick pickup on a pickguard
Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 11:45 pm
by kennyhowes
johnallg wrote: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.
Re: How to mount a reg. Rick pickup on a pickguard
Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 11:51 pm
by cassius987
Supposedly it is not hard to tap threads. I have never tried it.
Re: How to mount a reg. Rick pickup on a pickguard
Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 12:09 am
by kennyhowes
cassius987 wrote:Supposedly it is not hard to tap threads. I have never tried it.
Me neither.
Re: How to mount a reg. Rick pickup on a pickguard
Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 1:08 am
by kiramdear
It's not hard. I've done it lots.
Re: How to mount a reg. Rick pickup on a pickguard
Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 1:23 am
by kennyhowes
kiramdear wrote:It's not hard. I've done it lots.
Cool, good to know.
Re: How to mount a reg. Rick pickup on a pickguard
Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 4:24 am
by 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.
Re: How to mount a reg. Rick pickup on a pickguard
Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 6:34 am
by 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.