Tele Pickup Question from Newbie

[teledawg]

I am currently building my first project guitar (tele) and am at a loss as to how to mount the neck pickup. I want to use a vintage style pickguard that does NOT have holes for mounting the pickup, so I suppose the screws have to go through the pickup and into the body. I know its a dumb question, but if anyone can shed any light on how this works, what kind of screws, etc, it would be much appreciated.

[Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars]

That is correct. Most Tele pickups come with the screws required. If not, P or J bass mounting screws are the same.

[teledawg]

Thanks. Do the screws actually screw it the would at the bottom of the pickup cavity or do they set down in drilled out holes. Also, I bought the Fender pickups used and they did not come with screws or tubing. Any ideas for sources?

Thanks again.

[Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars]

Check your local music store. Most carry those screws. I'm rather surprized Fender didnt include them. The tubing you could get at Radio Shack, or use springs from your local store, or rob them from Bic Click pens....the kind UPS Stores give away.

[guitar_ed]

Howdy TeleDawg,

Having dealt with the issue before, and not well, a word of advice. When you drill your pilot holes, drill them straight up and down, or your PUP will tilt at an angle. I have dealt with this issue by designing and using my PUP mount, or PG mounting the PUP, where appropriate.

Good luck,

Guitar Ed

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