1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comSarvesh Tiwarihttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/seymourduncanI lowered the neck pickup in my les paul , thumps and flnow itops around when I move. What can I do? - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Q2GIXivACO"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/i-lowered-the-neck-pickup-in-my-les-paul-now-it-thumps-and-flops-around-when-i-move-what-can-i-do">I lowered the neck pickup in my les paul , thumps and flnow itops around when I move. What can I do?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/i-lowered-the-neck-pickup-in-my-les-paul-now-it-thumps-and-flops-around-when-i-move-what-can-i-do/embed#?secret=Q2GIXivACO" width="600" height="338" title="“I lowered the neck pickup in my les paul , thumps and flnow itops around when I move. What can I do?” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="Q2GIXivACO" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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By lowering the pickup you have reduced the compression on the height adjust springs. You can either put a piece of foam in the bottom of the cavity to stabilize the pickup and make sure your using the correct spring. Stock Gibson springs are pretty strong and depending how low you put the pickup will...