Does anyone know if it is possible to get the Cutlass HSS with a chrome humbucker cover instead of the white? Thinking of pulling the trigger on one but don’t really like the white humbucker and really don’t want to swap the pickup to get that option. Thanks!
Music Man Cutlass HSS humbucker
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TripHazard
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I’m afraid note. But you wouldn’t need to swap the pickup, just pull the cover off and put a chrome one on in its place. Just make sure to measure whether it isn’t f—spaced before you buy a new cover
Thanks for the reply! That’s what I was afraid of. I don’t have any experience taking Off a humbucker and replacing it with a new one. I wouldn’t want to risk destroying the pickup.
DrKev
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It's a Music Man-made pickup, it may or may not be standard sizing and the cover may or may not be removeable. I would suggest that tomorrow you pick up the phone and call Music Man Customer Service and ask them if the cover is removeable and what the dimensions are.
Thanks! Yea I’m going to give them a call tomorrow. Really hoping this is a option or possible. Here is a picture of exactly what I’m wanting minus the piezo.
http://forums.ernieball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28943&d=1437614326
7enderbender
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Another thing to keep in mind with this is that metal covers on pickups need to be properly soldered on and waxed to avoid issues with feedback. Also, some people have claimed that it has some impact on sound.
TripHazard
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Only my personal experience, but I haven't had any issues with feedback due to not waxing or soldering covers on. I may have gotten lucky though. However, Seymour Duncan says I'm doing to wrong, so I'd follow him over me
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Covered Humbuckers | Seymour Duncan
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Covered Humbuckers | Seymour Duncan
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coolhandluc
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You won't be able to get the roasted maple neck either. I love this guitar as well though.
