Brian1964 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Would love to try and install a k and k mini pure pickup in my 1964 Gibson lg1 myself ... How can I do this the best way? I want to try myself and not have my luthier do it. Drilling the hole is the biggest concern for me. When I look in The back of the guitar on the inside I see a wooden casing where the hole would be drilled for the input jack.... Is this normal? Anyone do this to there vintage Gibson? Thanks!!
grOOved Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Would love to try and install a k and k mini pure pickup in my 1964 Gibson lg1 myself ... How can I do this the best way? I want to try myself and not have my luthier do it. Drilling the hole is the biggest concern for me. When I look in The back of the guitar on the inside I see a wooden casing where the hole would be drilled for the input jack.... Is this normal? Anyone do this to there vintage Gibson? Thanks!! I have on vintage and non-vintage. It's really easy to do but I wouldn't recommend it unless you're comfortable with a drill. The end pin is going to have a block which is what I believe you are referring to. I normally go in with a small drill bit (as a pilot), gradually increasing, and then finishing the job by hand with one of these tools. http://rvrb.io/tapered-reamer-1-8-el2
Brian1964 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Posted February 11, 2016 I have on vintage and non-vintage. It's really easy to do but I wouldn't recommend it unless you're comfortable with a drill. The end pin is going to have a block which is what I believe you are referring to. I normally go in with a small drill bit (as a pilot), gradually increasing, and then finishing the job by hand with one of these tools. http://rvrb.io/tapered-reamer-1-8-el2 Oh nice! How thick is that block on the inside where the end pin is? I am curious to know how long of a drill bit I would need. I am fairly comfortable with a drill...
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