Silver Sky SE pickup question

[waswell]

I heard the pickups are a different size than Fender's offerings. This would hinder modding if the "S" version of the JMS65 is a weak point. Can any SS owners confirm?

 

[SinSir]

I heard the pickups are a different size than Fender's offerings. This would hinder modding if the "S" version of the JMS65 is a weak point. Can any SS owners confirm?

Good news it's a pickguard and can swap the whole thing if they're a differnet size.

 

[waswell]

Good news it's a pickguard and can swap the whole thing if they're a differnet size.

True. Hopefully Fender guards fit without having to drill. I'm sure many aftermarkets will join in with many color options.

 

[RallyFanatic]

Fender pickups have that sort of “v” shape at the bottom of the bobbin where the connections are soldered, and the pickup cavities in the body are routed accordingly. SS pickups are just oval shaped and the body is routed that way as well. If the SE SS is the same, you’d need to do some minor routing to accommodate the typical Fender shape.

 

[KentuckyBoiledChiccan]

True. Hopefully Fender guards fit without having to drill. I'm sure many aftermarkets will join in with many color options.

Most likely will not but same time there are brands out there who will make a custom shaped pickguard for you. Google around

 

[waswell]

Fender pickups have that sort of “v” shape at the bottom of the bobbin where the connections are soldered, and the pickup cavities in the body are routed accordingly. SS pickups are just oval shaped and the body is routed that way as well. If the SE SS is the same, you’d need to do some minor routing to accommodate the typical Fender shape.

You are correct. The following video shows the SS route cavity at 2:34. Not interested in modding the body to accommodate other PUP's. Hopefully the 635JMs will be keepers.

 

[aphantomvaper]

You are correct. The following video shows the SS route cavity at 2:34. Not interested in modding the body to accommodate other PUP's. Hopefully the JMS65s will be keepers.

Pickup screws through shielding tape? That's kind of cool. Never seen that before!

Thanks for posting the vid link.

 

[waswell]

Looks like the PUPs in the SS SE are more Fender in size and the pickup cavity can now accommodate most single coils. Check out the video at 9:20. That is great news for us who like to mod our guitars

 

[Broseph]

Curious. Anybody try changing the pickup covers on their SE and did it work with stuff that is commonly found?

I know it was a no go on the core. But in the video they look regular fender shaped now. I would love the option to cosmetically change up my SE some. I’m thinking about a black out look with the pickguard, knobs, and pickup covers. The pickguard can be found.

 

[aphantomvaper]

Not pertaining to pickups or gaurd...

The SE SS jack plate is exactly the same size as a Fender, I did something and it worked out beautifully!

 

[Townie]

Looks like the PUPs in the SS SE are more Fender in size and the pickup cavity can now accommodate most single coils. Check out the video at 9:20. That is great news for us who like to mod our guitars

That opens up a lot of opportunities!