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Title: End pin and pickup install
Post by: gluve1 on July 20, 2020, 11:22:20 AM

If memory service me right the end pin is already the right size on Larrivee's to install jack for pickup up and does not need to be drilled. Is this true?

Title: Re: End pin and pickup install
Post by: eded on July 20, 2020, 11:37:07 AM

Quote from: gluve1 on July 20, 2020, 11:22:20 AM
If memory service me right the end pin is already the right size on Larrivee's to install jack for pickup up and does not need to be drilled. Is this true?

For the past 10 years or so. I forget when they made the change. Older guitars might need to be drilled out. If the endpin has a hex wrench opening, It will be pre-drilled.

Ed

Title: Re: End pin and pickup install
Post by: jpmist on July 20, 2020, 03:46:24 PM

FWIW The K&K Mini was a drop in, no drilling needed on my OO's. Their web site states their jack requires 1/2" or 12mm diameter endpin hole.

Title: Re: End pin and pickup install
Post by: rockstar_not on July 20, 2020, 09:13:38 PM

Before you go drilling - painter's tape is your friend.

Title: Re: End pin and pickup install
Post by: Zohn on August 29, 2020, 01:59:05 AM

Quote from: rockstar_not on July 20, 2020, 09:13:38 PM
Before you go drilling - painter's tape is your friend.

On a new installation (drilling a hole the first time) yes.
I would also recommend to never use a spiral (fluted) drill, trust me....
A Forstner- or spade-type bit is the answer

Main Forums => Recording, Pickups, Live Sound, etc. => Topic started by: gluve1 on July 20, 2020, 11:22:20 AM