BC Rich Bich Archtop pickup compatability

[J-sic]

Can I install active EMG pickups in this guitar

http://www.thomann.de/ie/bc_rich_bic...on_archtop.htm

, I know alot of you think this guitar is **** but the guitar I have currently cant be any worse than what it is now, I dont have much money either. Cheers

[luknfur]

Originally Posted by J-sic

Can I install active EMG pickups in this guitar

http://www.thomann.de/ie/bc_rich_bic...on_archtop.htm

, I know alot of you think this guitar is **** but the guitar I have currently cant be any worse than what it is now, I dont have much money either. Cheers

FWIW:

That does not look like an archtop, looks like a solidbody. At any rate, yes if they fit the routes or you're willing to fashion surrounds if too small or route if too big. Many archtops don't have easy access to controls which is something to consider. Active EMG's require 25k volume pots at the least, clip, battery, and stereo jack.