How have you installed pickups on a body like this in the past?

[BeachTurtle]

I got a body from Warmoth that is similar to this build, my body is HSS just like this and is rear routed so I can't use a pickguard. How do you install humbucker and single coil pickups to a body like this without pickup rings?

Detailed instructions or a really good video on this would help out a lot. I did see the warmoth video on this from a few years back but I feel like it didn't give enough information (or even show the process) for me to feel confident enough to do it myself. I want to put this guitar together myself so I do not want to take it to a luthier (in case anyone says to take it to a luthier).

 

[Rick]

I always use pickup rings. Have you tried using google?

 

[supertruper1988]

There is a specific difference in the humbucker routes that Warmoth offers. The one in your picture is designed for a pickup ring because it has the two deeper recesses where the adjustment screws go. The only way to direct mount that humbucker without a ring is to make a small filler block or use something like the PMS system from FU-Tone.

The other route they offer is called "wood-mount" and doesnt have those recesses. If your body has that then you can directly mount them in to the wood.

As for the actual process, I use these screws from Allparts:

GS-0375-005 Pack of 6 Neck Pickup Screws

Mounting screws, under pickguard for neck pickup (6 pcs.), Stainless steel, 15/16".

www.allparts.com

They are a #3 screw which will have a tight fit into the humbucker mounting holes but will not damage the threads preventing them from being used in a ring or pickguard later. I also use the same screws for the single coils.

For height adjustment, I use foam weatherstripping that comes on a roll. Its 3/4" wide and 1/2" thick and I simply place a small section under the pickup.

 

[supertruper1988]

You can also use threaded inserts as discussed in this thread. I have provided some links to products I have used in there.

threaded inserts

In this thread OP is using threaded inserts for their bolt-on neck: https://unofficialwarmoth.com/threads/natural-ash-soloist.34477/ Stupid question: That's for cases where you might want to attach and remove the neck often, right? Is there a downside? Also (if not) is there a pickguard...

unofficialwarmoth.com

 

[BeachTurtle]

I always use pickup rings. Have you tried using google?

Yes but not enough information. I thought this community would be informative. Can't blame me for trying bud.

 

[Rick]

No worries. I was wondering if you had come up with a method to get around the fact that the humbucker is routed for ring mount, Big S gives you the solution.