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Humbucker Mounting


PacificPete

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Greetings........I've recently finished a re-and-re on my pacifica112(h-s-s), 1V, 1T.

I took my time with shielding, wiring, and was careful not to scratch the finish.

Does anyone have a suggestion for making the humbucker more solid in its bay?

I'm having trouble keeping it parallel to the strings, as there is 1 adjustment screw per side(tub route style). I'm using springs, not surgical tubing.

Thank-you in advance for any suggestions.

Pete

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If you aren't using a trim ring to mount it, you might try what I use to body-mount humbuckers. Cut a piece of thin (1/2") foam like they ship new pickups in to fit behind the pickup and pull the PUP down to compress it. With only 2 screws, you may have to screw with the placement of the foam a bit but it has worked well for me. If you are using a trim ring, I would suggest stuffing some of the same around the ends (not the sides) of the PUP between the trim ring and the mount flange of the PUP. I know I am always pushing the front edge of the EMGs on my bass down when it annoys me cause THEY tilt some just to tick me off. Talk about a PUP with attitude!

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Thanks for the tip doc, I'll give that a go. Shouldn't have any trouble finding some dense foam material around here.

I had to use a couple of thin pieces, with peel and stick on the back, to insulate between my superswitch and the foil lined control cavity. Space is definitely at a premium in there, haha.

Thanks again.

Pete

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