Edam Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hi all, I've just received a new Explorer Antique Natural Left Handed today. I've been wanting this guitar for years and absolutely love it straight out of the box. I've noticed that the bridge pickup had a pretty obvious slant. It's lower toward the neck than it is toward the bridge. See attached photo. It seems deliberate as it's fairly solidly in that position. I've not seen this before so not sure about this really. Have never owned a Gibson before just Ibanez and PRS. Nothing obviously wrong tonally, and not fouling the strings at all, but would appreciate any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Pickup wire is probably up under the pickup. When you take the strings off, take that pickup out and fix that, shouldn't be like that. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 ya Dat aint quite right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 You could put a small peice of foam (like the way Fender mounts Jazz pups) under the front of the pup to make it level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 That should not have left like that. They must need to buy some light bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, SteveFord said: That should not have left like that. They must need to buy some light bulbs. They say LED light bulbs last about 7 years. Maybe Gibson should step into the 21st Century with regards to lighting. I'm an electrician and can change them out for them at the going rate for an electrician. Edited January 7, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 The bridge looks low. On some Gibsons, I've noticed the bridge pup slanted to follow the neck angle with the bridge at spec. But... Yeah. Get some ****ing lightbulbs in the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edam Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 All a bit worrying really for a guitar at this price level. For my first Gibson (having played guitar for 18 years and always wanting to own one) I'd have expected a bit more attention to detail! Hadn't even realised the bridge was off either until giving it a closer inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Pickups are on a 2 point screws with springs on them . Some pickup springs exert more torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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