Replacing pickup foam with springs

[Greggo]

Am I likely to experience any issues when replacing pickup foam with springs to raise height of pickup? For example any noises /vibrations etc.

I lowered pickup too much in my stingray copy which seems to have compressed foam and now can't raise again.

Thanks

[Mr. Foxen]

Springs can ring sometimes. TBH, I prefer foam. How it lasts is a bit questionable, puled lots of manky foam out, but dunno if all foams will do that. Actually, best is probably silicon fuel pipe slices, you can get it from model shops for fuel line.

[mcnach]

[quote name='Greggo' timestamp='1362961744' post='2006890']
Am I likely to experience any issues when replacing pickup foam with springs to raise height of pickup? For example any noises /vibrations etc.

I lowered pickup too much in my stingray copy which seems to have compressed foam and now can't raise again.

Thanks
[/quote]


Just put more foam.

I prefer foam, as the pickup stays in position more solidly. Just my preference, both methods work, but if your issue is just that the pickup sits too low, I'd add more foam. In fact, I have added a bit of cardboard when I had no more foam, under the foam, to the same effect.

[4 Strings]

A Stingray uses springs, work fine, but foam is a lot easier to hold of!

I've added foam under the pups of every Precision I've had. Well, both of them.

[Grand Wazoo]

I usally install small rubber o-rings under the base of the pickup screws, works a treat and unlike foam, they have a stronger resistance, whereas foam gets flat after time.

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[thisnameistaken]

Springs always get squeaky. It won't bother you when gigging but it will at low volumes or without an amp.

[Fionn]

Aye, as somebody mentioned ... Foam gives the pickup more stability that the springs would. Cover as much of the base of the pickup as possible, and remember to leave a space for the wire to pass though.

Use your imagination, there are absolutely loads of suitable things you could use. The last time I did this, I cut up a defunct wetsuit glove and used the neoprene ... perfecto.

Edited March 12, 2013 by Fionn

[KingBollock]

If you like your pick ups to sit quite high you need very long springs, else they will rattle. I need to get around to replacing the springs in my Cort Flying V for that same reason.

[Lozz196]

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1363040291' post='2007566']
I usally install small rubber o-rings under the base of the pickup screws, works a treat and unlike foam, they have a stronger resistance, whereas foam gets flat after time.

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[/quote]

Great, where do you get hold of these?

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1363079644' post='2007884']
Great, where do you get hold of these?
[/quote]

From my local hardware store. Plumbing and electrical supply stuff.

[geoffbyrne]

Just cut up a mouse mat & use that - perfect.

G.

[Geek99]

Clean dish washing sponges work well and are very cheap

[noelk27]

Silicon tubing instead of springs?

[Geek99]

Mr foxen suggested this above

Edited March 12, 2013 by Geek99

[4 Strings]

[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1363054260' post='2007730']
If you like your pick ups to sit quite high you need very long springs, else they will rattle. I need to get around to replacing the springs in my Cort Flying V for that same reason.
[/quote]

Just stretch them out a bit?

[Greggo]

Cheers for replies. Think as a a quick work around mouse mats will be a good idea and abundance in supply at work