Pickup covers for NP4

[TimB 619]

I have a Nordstrand NP4 in my Pbass deluxe. Great pickup!

Anyway, does anybody know if the Fender 57/62 Pbass pickup covers will fit these? The one's that came with it are too large for the Fender pickguard holes, and enlarging them is a pain in the butt. Appreciate any info, thanks!

[TimB 619]

Saturday morning bump

[SGD Lutherie]

If the pickups wont fit the pickguard, they wont fit in the fender covers either.

Enlarging the pickgaurd openings is easy if you have a router and template.

[TimB 619]

Originally Posted by SGD Lutherie

If the pickups wont fit the pickguard, they wont fit in the fender covers either.

Enlarging the pickgaurd openings is easy if you have a router and template.

Thank you the very informative answer-told me exactly what I needed to know.

I have a dremel, but is there a place where you can get a template for a bigger than Fender sized P pickup?

[SGD Lutherie]

Originally Posted by TimB 619

Thank you the very informative answer-told me exactly what I needed to know.

I have a dremel, but is there a place where you can get a template for a bigger than Fender sized P pickup?

P-Bass Pickup Routing Template



It's plastic, so you should really use a larger router and a ball bearing pattern bit. I like to use laminate trimmers which are a bit larger than a Dremel, but hold full size bits.

That way you double stick tape the template to the pickguard, in the correct position. It helps to use a router table, but you can clamp the pickguard to the edge of a bench or table so it's sticking out, and carefully guide the trim router while supporting the pickguard with the other hand. You might be able to use a Dremel pattern bit, which has a smooth section, if you take you time and dont run it too fast.

[TimB 619]

Originally Posted by SGD Lutherie

P-Bass Pickup Routing Template



It's plastic, so you should really use a larger router and a ball bearing pattern bit. I like to use laminate trimmers which are a bit larger than a Dremel, but hold full size bits.

That way you double stick tape the template to the pickguard, in the correct position. It helps to use a router table, but you can clamp the pickguard to the edge of a bench or table so it's sticking out, and carefully guide the trim router while supporting the pickguard with the other hand. You might be able to use a Dremel pattern bit, which has a smooth section, if you take you time and dont run it too fast.

Appreciate the help, thank you so much!

[TimB 619]

Whay kind of tools would you use to open up the pickup openings on a gold anodized guard, if I wanted to go that route?

[TimB 619]

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