1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comSarvesh Tiwarihttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/seymourduncanAs I lowered the pickup on my stratocaster, it fell through the pickguard, is there anything I can do? - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="jYli3sSxFM"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/as-i-lowered-the-pickup-on-my-stratocaster-it-fell-through-the-pickguard-is-there-anything-i-can-do">As I lowered the pickup on my stratocaster, it fell through the pickguard, is there anything I can do?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/as-i-lowered-the-pickup-on-my-stratocaster-it-fell-through-the-pickguard-is-there-anything-i-can-do/embed#?secret=jYli3sSxFM" width="600" height="338" title="“As I lowered the pickup on my stratocaster, it fell through the pickguard, is there anything I can do?” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="jYli3sSxFM" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Many of the older Fender instruments used a 6/32 x 1/2″ oval head, Philip screw. Many after market screws are often 6/32 x 5/8th” which will give you more area to lower your pickup. Make sure the spring or rubber grommet is not too long and putting too much pressure on the threads as the...