I play with a pick and sometimes I hit the pickup. I've noticed that the pickup moves up and down on the springs. Very freely and it actually loosens the screw and the pickup moves up. It can actually travel 1/4" (an exageration). Anyone else have a similar problem?
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Aussie Mark
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On the contrary, I've read that Sterling is extremely smooth rather than annoying when he tries to pickup, as I would expect from a sex symbol.
I actually had this issue with one of my Sterlings that flies quite a bit with me. I found that the screws would work themselves out a bit during travel. I used just a small drop of Elmer's glue on the threads, a VERY little bit, and that did the trick. I can still move it if need be, but no more working itself loose.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
phatduckk
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try loctite
i was thinking about the "glue" solution, I just want to be able to make sure I can turn the screws without breaking them (they are prety thin).
I think I'll give it a shot.
Thanks.
Use blue Loc-Tite, not red. The neck pickup on my Bongo will work itself out until it hits the strings if I don't keep it secured. Just a factor of resting my thumb on it and a lot of playing. The constant pressure on the screws wears the wood that they're anchored into, and it accelerates as the screws get looser and the movement of the screws increases.
I think the key is to just be very sparing in whatever you use and you will be fine with the screws still being able to turn when needed.
agreed
