Cheaper guitars can easily be upgraded to produce a higher quality sound. For a metal style, the bridge pickup is of paramount importance. Replace it with a more updated model, so as to increase the power, substance and scratch of the guitar sound. For example, a $ 150 Ibanez G10 can be equipped with a Seymour Duncan full shred double Humbucker, which makes its sound much more biting and powerful than a $ 500 ESP!
Steps
Step 1. Remove the electrical cover on the back of the guitar
Step 2. Remove the solder from the hot lead and ground lead of the pickup you intend to replace
Don't forget their position (you can draw a simple diagram to help you): the cables of the new pickup will be attached in the same way!
Step 3. Unless you want to try to fish cables through thin holes, attaching a string or wire to the end of the cables will save you a lot of nervousness
Step 4. Remove the two screws from each side of the old pickup
Then carefully remove it, making sure to leave enough cord on both sides.
Step 5. The new pickups are sold with a wiring diagram attached
Use it to distinguish which color represents the hot wire and which the ground wire. Then attach them to the guide strap. Make sure you pull them from the back, which is the electric side of the guitar.
Step 6. Once you have inserted the new cables, solder them in the right place
Step 7. Attach the new pickup and put the electrical cover back in place
Step 8. Congratulations
You just installed your first replacement pickup!
Warnings
- An electric soldering iron more powerful than 50 watts produces too much heat for electrical devices of this type. More importantly, soldering can damage electrical connectors. Make sure the solder tin contains rosin (deoxidizing core) or you will need to purchase it separately. Also remember to use an electric soldering iron.
- Make sure everything has been grounded. Otherwise the guitar will make a very loud noise!
- There is a possibility that the pickup holes are very small. Ask a technician for suggestions on how to thread the ropes, or try using a drill and lubricating oil for the cables. Be careful, it is an extremely flammable material!
- If you are new to electronics, DO NOT try to replace the cables yourself. Ask an expert.
