Author Topic: Installing a Pickup into Les Paul (Read 18695 times)

100moody100 · « **on:** December 31, 2005, 03:07:23 PM »

hi there, i think this one is wot this site is all about. i am getting a new BK humbucker pickup and i need to know how to wire it to my les paul at the bridge position. does anyone know a good website where it gives a video or instructions on how to install a pickup to a les paul, cheers

big steve · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2005, 05:12:40 PM »

the seymour duncan site has a lot of wiring diagrams, i believe they now have a video up too. www.seymourduncan.com i assume

_tom_ · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2005, 07:59:55 PM »

Its pretty easy to do. Just unsolder the wires from the current pickup, and put the new ones in the same positions! You dont really need a diagram, it is pretty easy, although I had problems with the solder sticking to the back of a pot, you just need to rough it up a bit with some sandpaper!

Floyd Pepper · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2006, 09:40:27 PM »

There's videos of how to install pickups here http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/how_to_install_a_pu.shtml

Tim · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2006, 01:38:14 PM »

You can always call me anytime if you get stuck and I'll talk you through.