5
• Flashlight and small handheld mirror for visual check
• Fine sandpaper or razorblade (if residue on bridge
plate surface or if not smooth and level)
FOR PINLESS BRIDGES ONLY
Same tools/supplies as above, plus:
• Double-sided carpet tape or similar
• 3 latex gloves
• 1/16” drill bit
3. SUPERGLUE VS. “PEEL-AND-STICK”
INSTALLATION
We think that a superglue installation helps the pickups
reach their full potential. The best sound is achieved
when there is as little material as possible between the
pickups and the surface of the guitar. Superglue gel
bonds the pickups to the guitar on a molecular level.
For players who absolutely do not wish to use superglue
on their guitar, we supply some very thin double-sided
tape (for peel-and-stick attachment). Please note that
using this method will result in about 30% loss of volume
and tone quality, compared to the superglue mount. If
you choose to proceed with “peel and stick” installation
of the pickups, please use the supplied double-sided
tape and follow the instructions that come with it.
If necessary, superglued pickups can be removed by
wedging a scraper blade (razor blade with a handle on
one side) between the bridge plate and the pickup discs.
If done correctly, this will not damage your instrument.