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Originally Posted by Goat Mick
If there was an easy way to get a JJB or Journey pickup in it I would have ordered already.
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Gotcha. Here’s how I figured it (before hearing about the Plus version)
1. Access
- drill a hole for the output jack 2-3” below the strap end pin (I’d drill outdoors to avoid having carbon dust indoors)
- there is a direct line of sight from the sound port to the jack
- carve one end of bamboo or copper pipe to hold the jack assembly, insert through sound port to the jack hole (like installing a spark plug)
- (alternately, use thin thread or fishing line tied to the jack and pull into the jack hole)
2. Finagle the jack nuts
- set the inside nut and washer to the right depth before inserting into the hole
- install the outside washer and nut
3. Find the best spots for the pickup contacts
- before assembly do a dry run by taping contacts to the outside of the sound board and moving about to get best sound
- figure out how to fasten wires to avoid rattles
- after inserting the jack, install the contacts inside at the right places using the double sided tape or putty provided
- use a stick or dowel to help tape down wires as needed
4. Other
- JourneyTek, JJB, K&K, Schefter, etc install similar way
- the Amplifiers sub-forum has threads discussing ins and outs of similar installs
- YouTube has vids of similar installs
Cheers
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