Author Topic: How do you replace SG pickups (Read 2383 times)

chris o'donnell · « **on:** October 11, 2005, 09:20:49 PM »

If it is the type with a full pickguard. Looks a bit tricky as the bridge goes over the pickguard as well.

The 61 reissue looks easy enough as they have pickup rings.

Chris

Tim · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2005, 08:26:01 AM »

It's a while since I've done one like that but if I remember correctly, after unscrewing the guard, it lifts off with a little persuasion over the bridge/stop bar mounts.

PhilKing · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2005, 12:30:08 PM »

It depends on the age of the guitar I think. I had a 60's one and you had to take off the height adjustment washers to get the pickguard off. It's the same with a Flying V - I changed pickups on one of them last year.

The amazing Phil · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2005, 05:06:29 PM »

With great care I'd say, it wasn't until I realised what was involved with pickguard mounted pickups that I understood why somepeople had their humbuckers ring mounted inspite of having a pickguard underthem too.