Prismatone host guitar
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:51 am
I have had my Prismatone for about a year, but have not yet installed it, as I did not have a guitar that I wanted to put it in. About 6 weeks ago, I became aware of a 1970's Aria model 780 classic guitar at a local guitar shop in Peoria. It has a good feeling neck, sounds decent acoustically, is in decent shape....and was CHEAP ($100). I bought it tonight. I think it may be the perfect host for this pickup.
Question....if I route the current bridge to accept the pickup, lining up the existing saddle with the saddle of the Prismatone, the pickup will extend beyond the existing bridge wood. Is it acceptable to place a shim under the leading edge of the Prismatone...or should I remove the bridge and replace with one purpose-built to Prismatone specs.
Also note that removal of the wood to accept the pickup will result in no place to attach the intonation screws...though Chet, Paul, and others just use a brad to attach the pickup, and forgo those screws.
Thoughts? Pics attached:
Question....if I route the current bridge to accept the pickup, lining up the existing saddle with the saddle of the Prismatone, the pickup will extend beyond the existing bridge wood. Is it acceptable to place a shim under the leading edge of the Prismatone...or should I remove the bridge and replace with one purpose-built to Prismatone specs.
Also note that removal of the wood to accept the pickup will result in no place to attach the intonation screws...though Chet, Paul, and others just use a brad to attach the pickup, and forgo those screws.
Thoughts? Pics attached: