Bridge pup Height Problem>>> (New Member) did not realise when buying these pups that they were a lot slimmer than my original Gibson P90s, the neck pup is ok for height adjustment but the bridge pup is sticking out of the cavity and is still too low is there a fix for this or will I have to fit something else in the bridge position. I have seen some posts of the same problem but never seen a solution for this problem thetas if one exists? thanks in advance guys.
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar Pickup Set - Cream. Bridge pup Height Problem
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You are aware that you have a copy of a mid 50ies pickup? With the steeper neck angled the ABR has come up on more modern Les Pauls. Gibson corrected that with some wooden shims in their pickups in 60ies.
I know it because i have a original '52 and a '65 P90.
I guess you have to chalk it up as part of having
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I'd just use some shims or foam or something under the bridge pickup to raise it.Join me in the fight against muscular atrophy!
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Thanks, guys, for the info and advice will look into the shims maybe but my main concern was the fact the pup is sticking out of the cavity even more than in the pics when shimmed up not a look I'm too happy about. wonder if there is a pup ring that would hide the gap, might be I will have to put another P90 in its place. think I will try the shims first and see if I like what I hear then think about what I want to do. thanks again for your help much appreciated
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Originally posted by jeremy View Postdo the old gibson covers fit the new pups?2 Photos
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Last edited by hamerfan; 10-02-2023, 02:16 AM.I get the feeling the A8 will blow your skirt up more so - Edgecrusher
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I'd start with the poles flat and about 1/8" below the strings. If it sounds too loud or too fat, lower the pup until it has the sound you like. Then raise the poles to balance the perceived output at each string. Also, by lowering the pup and raising the poles you can get a thinner, brighter soundOriginally Posted by IanBallard
Rule of thumb... the more pot you have, the better your tone.
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Originally posted by hamerfan View PostNo, you have to shim inside the pickup and than use a standard P90 cover as Gibson did in the 60ies, when they came up with the higher set bridge.
But maybe it's easier to get some modern constructed pickup with a 50ies wind, like a Lollar 50ies wind.
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