SD Pickup Logo
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DrNewcenstein
He Did the Monster Mash
Re: SD Pickup Logo
Fly that Duncan flag!
Fly that Duncan flag!
Silence Kid
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Re: SD Pickup Logo
Well, a single coil cover can be easily changed; the ones with the company logo are just silk-screened "normal" style single coil covers.
On a humbucker, get scrubbing. I have a Jazz neck that was apparently scotch-brited/relic-ed to get the logo off, but you can't switch bobbins or fit the cover from a single coil. There are also stickers to cover them, and I think some solvents work, but those are your options. It only bugs me if my pickups don't match; all Duncan or nothing for me.
Well, a single coil cover can be easily changed; the ones with the company logo are just silk-screened "normal" style single coil covers.
On a humbucker, get scrubbing. I have a Jazz neck that was apparently scotch-brited/relic-ed to get the logo off, but you can't switch bobbins or fit the cover from a single coil. There are also stickers to cover them, and I think some solvents work, but those are your options. It only bugs me if my pickups don't match; all Duncan or nothing for me.
Re: SD Pickup Logo
I actually plan to keep my stock neck pickup in the middle position while putting an SSL-1 in the neck and an SSL-5 in the bridge. I might eventually get a RWRP SSL-1 to go in the middle, but my pickups won't match to start off. My SSL-5 has arrived. Still waiting on my SSL-1 via Amazon. When you're saying the single coil cover can easily be changed, are you saying I should get new covers, or the logo can easily be taken off?
I actually plan to keep my stock neck pickup in the middle position while putting an SSL-1 in the neck and an SSL-5 in the bridge. I might eventually get a RWRP SSL-1 to go in the middle, but my pickups won't match to start off. My SSL-5 has arrived. Still waiting on my SSL-1 via Amazon. When you're saying the single coil cover can easily be changed, are you saying I should get new covers, or the logo can easily be taken off?
Silence Kid
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Re: SD Pickup Logo
You can use your old non-logo covers. They're not held onto the pickup by anything; when you unscrew the pickup, they'll basically fall off, just sandwiched in there.
You can use your old non-logo covers. They're not held onto the pickup by anything; when you unscrew the pickup, they'll basically fall off, just sandwiched in there.
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I haven't thought of that. They'll definitely all match that way. Then I can store the SD covers somewhere, and if I ever feel like advertising SD, I can put those covers on (probably whenever I get a RWRP SSL-1 if I do that). Thanks for that idea!
I haven't thought of that. They'll definitely all match that way. Then I can store the SD covers somewhere, and if I ever feel like advertising SD, I can put those covers on (probably whenever I get a RWRP SSL-1 if I do that). Thanks for that idea!
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darthphineas
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Re: SD Pickup Logo
Very good question. It seems to come up quite a bit over the years. Many pickup makers don't see a need to make such a huge alteration to the face of a pickup. And if they do, it's off to one corner or often times integrated into the bobbin (like DiMarzio).
Generally, you can find some type of polish and use a q-tip and some gentle elbow grease and a little bit of time. Don't get uppity and try a felt wheel on your dremel, you won't be happy.
I've used Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish ( http://www.mothers.com/02_products/05100-05101.html ) with success. Some of the Mequiars products are also good, as well as being excellent for your guitar finish.
You can also order them without a logo. But if you already have the item on-hand, then gently try to remove it.
Very good question. It seems to come up quite a bit over the years. Many pickup makers don't see a need to make such a huge alteration to the face of a pickup. And if they do, it's off to one corner or often times integrated into the bobbin (like DiMarzio).
Generally, you can find some type of polish and use a q-tip and some gentle elbow grease and a little bit of time. Don't get uppity and try a felt wheel on your dremel, you won't be happy.
I've used Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish ( http://www.mothers.com/02_products/05100-05101.html ) with success. Some of the Mequiars products are also good, as well as being excellent for your guitar finish.
You can also order them without a logo. But if you already have the item on-hand, then gently try to remove it.
Silence Kid
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Re: SD Pickup Logo
I think the new "S" on a few pickups is much neater/more pro looking than the "classic" serifed font, but I get it; when you see a white line of indiscernible text on TV or from a reasonable distance away, it's easy to know someone plays Duncan.
I think the new "S" on a few pickups is much neater/more pro looking than the "classic" serifed font, but I get it; when you see a white line of indiscernible text on TV or from a reasonable distance away, it's easy to know someone plays Duncan.
LtKojak
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Re: SD Pickup Logo
What do you mean with "often"? Unless it's the Vintage Mini Humbucker, if the p'up has a golden or nickel cover, there won't be any logo, period.
beaubrummels
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Re: SD Pickup Logo
If they're using '59s, A2Pro, Slash, Dave Mustaine set, or any Antiquities, they won't have logos either. For Strats, it's easy enough to switch the cover when installing, so if someone wanted a 'traditional' look (or something else wilder), whether they are famous or not, doesn't take ordering anything special or any special effort to do.
If they're using '59s, A2Pro, Slash, Dave Mustaine set, or any Antiquities, they won't have logos either. For Strats, it's easy enough to switch the cover when installing, so if someone wanted a 'traditional' look (or something else wilder), whether they are famous or not, doesn't take ordering anything special or any special effort to do.
