Mod suggestion?

[Andy80]

I'm wondering how y'all might mod an SC 245. It's got the original pickups in it, which I don't like.

I'd be looking for a more vintage sound. I'm thinking 57/08's. Should the one piece bridge be replaced, or could it? Perhaps a 594-type conversion? What about the tuners? Or is this all just folly and i should buy a new guitar?

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Some 57/08’s would push that guitar to perfection IMO.

Personally, I like Klusons on LP type guitars and find the wraptail to be fantastic.

 

[markd21]

I have an SC245 with 57/08s and a wrap around tail piece. It is perfection. Swap to 57/08s and you'll have a killer guitar.

 

[AP515]

Don't try to make it what it's not. Put in the 57/08's and play it.

 

[Black Plaid]

Other than the 57/08 update, you might try the "Paul's" wraparound bridge which has brass inserts, which should tame the high end and bring it more vintagey.

 

[AaeCee]

If you can find a pair of 53/10s go with them. They're very PAFish, more so than the 57/08s IMO, but again, are no longer made and hard to find.

And leave that perfect bridge alone!

Beautiful guitar BTW!

 

[bodia]

I'm with the others on the 57/08. As for the wrap around; if you feel you need to change it, go with the MannMade 2300 with adjustable saddles, or the Paul's Guitar bridge that was mentioned above. And, just cuz I'm lazy, locking tuners of some type. You can find Kluson Vintage style tuners that would be a direct fit, with the locking either on top, or on the back.

 

[Andy80]

Alright done. 5708s ordered. Thanks everyone. Havent had this pup since I owned a core studio years ago and I loved it then.

 

[Vikholm]

That guitar looks beautiful

 

[Griz]

I've had good luck with Kluson style locking tuners from John Mann. Installed them on an SE and a Core.

 

[Guitpicky]

That’s a beautiful guitar! I’d leave it as is and get a nice 594 to compliment it

 

[Herr Squid]

Yeah, the pickup upgrade will make that guitar wonderful. No need to change a stoptail bridge, IMHO. I still kinda like 'em better than the 2-piece on the 594s.

 

[Egads]

I totally dig it as is, but agree with the 57/08 pups. I might also look at swapping tuners (I don't personally like Klusons). Leave the stoptail. They are awesome.

 

[RedGuitars]

Can’t go wrong with 57/08’s.

 

[Andy80]

That’s a beautiful guitar! I’d leave it as is and get a nice 594 to compliment it

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