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so how hard is installation?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by slickhare, Dec 1, 2005.

  1. Dec 1, 2005 #1
    slickhare

    slickhare

    Feb 2, 2005
    my p-bass has been feeling dry lately so i got a crazy idea in my head to drop a darkstar in! so i was wondering how hard it is to install one, what tools do you need, and is there any way to have it done for you?
     
  2. Dec 1, 2005 #2
    Fred Hammon

    Fred Hammon

    May 13, 2005
    Most competant luthiers can do the routing. It's fairly routine especially if they are guitar builders. I've heard of prices ranging from $25 to $50 per cavity.

    Here's the routing dimensions. Shop it around.

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  3. Dec 5, 2005 #3
    bannedwit

    bannedwit

    May 9, 2005
    Buffalo, NY
    buy a DREMEL SET!!!!

    Be careful though. Make sure a pickguard could hide any mistakes and you do not want that tool getting out of hand on your finish...
     
  4. Dec 7, 2005 #4
    Fred Hammon

    Fred Hammon

    May 13, 2005
    Not!
    Not if you value your bass. Have a professional do it.
     
  5. Dec 9, 2005 #5
    ddnidd1

    ddnidd1 Supporting Member

    Mar 31, 2003
    Southern California Coast
    It's VERY easy to damage your bass. This is not the place to learn how to use a router or dremel.