High E-string jumps under the PU

[Julian]

Hi,

I have an Axis Sport and sometimes live (not when I play Jazz ), the high E-string jumps under the edge of my neck PU so it stucks there. I play 11-48 Power Slinkys in standard E. I know I kinda hit the strings hard, but is there something you think I could change (it's sometimes a little bit annoying, but in first place I don't want to damage the PU)? I gave it to a guitar-tech, he suggested adding a PU Cover, but I don't like the look and would just do it if there's no ither solution...

Cheers,
Julian

 

[threeminutesboy]

Hi Julian, it happens to me also especially while strumming kinda hard, I live with it it happened to me only twice and in rehearsal so its really not a big deal


the only thing I can think of is to add a PUPs cover you can order from Di Marzio. I think the chrome cover would look great on your Axis Sport

 

[fbecir]

Gaffer tape ....
That's the solution used by Steve Vai :

 

[threeminutesboy]

not very nice looking but you are right Francois the gaffer will do the job

 

[fbecir]

not very nice looking but you are right Francois the gaffer will do the job

If it's good enough for Steve Vai ....

 

[Astrofreq]

I did the black tape thing for awhile too. Worked like a charm and was barely noticeable.

 

[Trent]

Tape is the way to go.
Many pros use the stuff around the pickups.
Works every time.
Cheers

 

[robelinda2]

Its the worst feeling, you think you've broken a string, you feel around and look and its crazy for a few seconds, then you realize the string is stuck under the pickup!

 

[TNT]

Rob,

yeah, we've all experienced that at a gig!! lol,lol,lol What the heck??

I'm just glad it doesn't "pop" my pickup out. lol,lol I think Vai has some nicer custom made type plastic guards now.

 

[denny99]

Use EMG pickups