Removing Brand Names From Pickups

[Fluke]

Hello, I need to know how to romove the brand name from a soapbar pickup without damaging the finish (or whatever) of it.

[darren wilson]

It all depends on how it was applied. Most logos are probably silkscreened on, so you might be able to lightly scratch the logo off with a guitar pick. Failing that, you may want to try acetone (nail polish remover) but test on a hidden area first to make sure it doesn't damage the plastic of the bobbin/cover.

[daniboy]

brasso is a good option. i used it to great effect on all my duncan pickups.

[thedoctor]

Does EMG know you are doing this? I don't blame you! I use 600 grit wet/dry with water and get a very nice matching bunch of mold-lines just like they do. Make sure you rub in the same direction as the existing lines. If not EMGs, sorry for intruding.

[Fluke]

I guess you could say its EMG, its their off-brand; "select". They were the only ones who make the pickup the way I need it (without the screw going thru the pickup, but rather a peice of the cover that sticks out the side with a screw hole in it). Being select, they are probably easy to scratch of, but who knows?

[thrashncrust]

I guess you could say its EMG, its their off-brand; "select". They were the only ones who make the pickup the way I need it (without the screw going thru the pickup, but rather a peice of the cover that sticks out the side with a screw hole in it). Being select, they are probably easy to scratch of, but who knows?

maybe put a thin coat of black paint on the top?

[Fluke]

I was thinking about that, but they might have a black-oxide finish, and black paint might not match well.

[ACSpike]

Or wait a few years. The logos on my select are mostly gone now.

[Fluke]

So do you think it would scratch off?

[ACSpike]

I just went at what is left with my finger nail and I can't scratch any of it off, but a noticeably large portion of it is missing from years of play. It had to come off some how. Do you want me to try something specific? I don't mind ruining the finish on mine.

Edit: scratched off with the end of a paper clip but definately scratched the surface. Nail polish remover did nothing but move dirt around. After closer inspection even in the places where the silver color has worn off I can still see the outline in the light if I look carefully.

Edited January 2, 2005 by ACSpike