Emilyguitar15 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I took my guitar to the guitar shop a few weeks ago expecting the tech guy to replace a Dimarzio super distortion (p90 style) with the stock pickups but a few days later he called and said there was no way of replacing the pickup. I don't know what he said because my damn mom picked up. I went back to the guitar shop and the guy wasn't there but they mentioned something about a big hole being in the way. Anyone please help me out here, I'm terribly confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 What've you got guitar-wise? The gold-top in your avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 What've you got guitar-wise? The gold-top in your avatar? yeah. any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Dimarzio makes 90-sized Super distortions? news to me. Anyway, there's no way a "hole" can be in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Dimarzio makes 90-sized Super distortions?news to me. Anyway' date=' there's no way a "hole" can be in the way.[/quote'] well thats what they said. i have no clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 It sounds like you should get it done elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 What the tech told you doesn't make any sense to me. The pickups you're referring to are soapbar replacements. Maybe he's thinking of a different DiMarzio model..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 It sounds like you should get it done elsewhere. I'm afraid they'll say the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Make sure the tech knows the specific pickup model number, which appears to be DP209 Like here: http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--DIMDP209 And if it's the other way around (replacing the DiMarzio), still no problem, except perhaps getting OEM replacement soapbars. There are plenty of good aftermarket soapbars available. I think the hole is in the tech's head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Pfft, do it yourself. This ain't a semi-hollow or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Pfft' date=' do it yourself. This ain't a semi-hollow or anything.[/quote']You're doing a good job encouraging me to try my own pickups in a few months:d/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Make sure the tech knows the specific pickup model number' date=' which appears to be DP209[/quote']I gave him the pickup when I asked him to install it. Perhaps I could try a different place but I don't know what they'll say if I tell them the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Pfft' date=' do it yourself. This ain't a semi-hollow or anything.[/quote']You know? I would if I could but I don't have a damn clue how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Make sure he knows the pickup number regardless. It might also be worth finding out what he meant by hole. Maybe he meant he didn't think it would fit in the hole (or that it doesn't)? Is the pickup a P90-sized one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I gave him the pickup when I asked him to install it. Perhaps I could try a different place but I don't know what they'll say if I tell them the story. What is the EXACT make and model of the pickup???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 What is the EXACT make and model of the pickup???? dimarzio super distortion with the numbers 209 just like you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 You know? I would if I could but I don't have a damn clue how. Seymour-duncan.com has every wiring arrangement imaginable shown in easy to read instructions. Dimarzio's website has diagrams as well. If you're really lost, post a thread here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 All you'll need to do it is a soldering iron and some solder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 All you'll need to do it is a soldering iron and some solder. I don't know **** so if the tech guy couldn't do it, i can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 dimarzio super distortion with the numbers 209 just like you said. Unless there's information I don't have, I think it's safe to say that the so-called tech is wrong. Pickup replacement in a solid body guitar is a simple and straightforward job. Call another shop and talk directly to the tech, telling him specifically what you want done, asking price and how long it will take. If you have a relative or friend who's familiar with basic electronics and soldering (not necessarily for guitars, although that would help), they could help you replace the pickup yourself, saving time and money and learning something in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ron, ah the memories, or lack there of. Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ron' date=' ah the memories. Stan.[/quote'] Not sure what memories you're talking about, Iguana-boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Well, there not of willow the dock diving dog. Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Unless there's information I don't have' date=' I think it's safe to say that the so-called techis wrong. Pickup replacement in a solid body guitar is a simple and straightforward job.[/quote'] Not always. P-90s are not like humbuckers; they have different mounting requirements and they are not as flexible in that regard. Basically the pickup cavity is routed to fit a certain pickup depth and sometimes aftermarket pickups will require that the existing cavity be routed out or shimmed to allow for a proper pickup-to-string distance. I just installed a pair of SD P-90s in my Epi LP Special and I had to rout the neck pickup cavity since Seymour's 'Vintage P-90' pickup is based on the original 1940s Gibson design and as such is quite a bit deeper than the Epiphone P-90 it replaced. Not a simple or straightforward job. Most techs who are only accustomed to screwing different humbuckers into a pickup ring will probably do something nasty in their pants when confronted with a job like this; it's really more in the province of a good luthier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Well' date=' they're not of willow the dock diving dog. Stan.[/quote'] Nevermind - I forgot about the avatar change. GREAT memories!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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