PRS studio middle pickup's ring problem

[alexrebel]

Hello guys,

I have a little problem...

I have a PRS Studio, the new model with 2 narrowfields pickups.

When I play, especially by standing, I always pick the middle pickup's ring and I hate it.
The pickup is not a problem, but the ring...yes!

I know , probably it is because I always used to play a Gibson Les Paul, where I have a big distance between the pickups and I can pick wherever I want...

When i bought this model of guitar, I played it by sitting, and I didn't have any kind of problem.
But now, that I'm playing a lot with my band, I have to find a solution...

I really love this instrument, and I cannot believe I have to play it worried about that ring...

What can I do?

Do you have any suggest please?

Thank you very much for your help.

 

[justmund]

Try adjusting your strap so the guitar is in the same, or very similar position to when you are sitting.

Hope that helps, I'm sure the Studio is a fantastic guitar (I love Narrowfields!)

 

[alexrebel]

I was thinking about moving down the ring... but I don't know how...
Do you think it could be a solution?

 

[garrett]

You could take the ring off and sand down the bottom to reduce the height. You may want to make sure you can buy a replacement from PRS first, just in case things go wrong.

 

[alexrebel]

It is excatly what I thought...
I looked for a narrowfield ring on internet... but I couldn't find it =/

Thank you very much guys

 

[garrett]

It is excatly what I thought...
I looked for a narrowfield ring on internet... but I couldn't find it =/

Thank you very much guys

I would try sending an email to PRS customer service to see if they might sell one to you.

 

[László]

Try a shorter pick.

I'm serious. You might be surprised. And it won't cost much to find out.

 

[Hopeful Sinner]

I would contact John Mann. I've seen some innovative things he's done with pickup rings. He could probably build you a low profile ring...

www.mannmadeusa.com

 

[Woundtight]

remove the pickup.

or direct mount the pickup, a la EVH.

 

[alexrebel]

Remove the pickup? Complete? or only the ring?

May I remove only the ring? or the pickup will move without it?

 

[Woundtight]

Remove it completely. That would solve the problem. Might look like crap and you have fewer pickup switching options, but it is a solution...

Or direct mount into the body. Always thought this looked pretty bada$$. With a top like that and Blue Steel stain, what's not to like:
https://www.mikigakki.com/category/UEG212PRS1109/ro/c/b/o1819/p1/details.php?order=1

 

[blaren]

meh...try not to worry about it for a while. Like I said at the other forum...you'll probably get used to it..or more likely, you'll make an unconscious adjustment and it'll stop "happening". Good Luck