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In my never-ending effort to make things easier to find, I've updated and re-arranged this page for you to find all items.  

Screws and hardware for pickup rings can be found  HERE!

 

 

 

Click the link for the type you'd like to see and then read below to see color and material options.

If there's something you do not see or understand, please don't hesitate to ask-

The prices you see below in the pickup charts are basically a 3/16ths thickness ring unless stated otherwise.

Other thicknesses and options can be seen below

 

Carvin

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Originals / Modded for Duncans, Dimarzios, etc..

Ibanez

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RG Series

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Roadstar Series

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Proline Series

Jackson / Charvel

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Originals / Modded for Duncans, Dimarzios, etc..

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Standard Sized

Original Dimarzio, Gibson and PRS

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Originals

Standard Seymour Duncan

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Originals

Duncan & Dimarzio 7 string

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Originals

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Customized For other pickups

EMG

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Original 6 String

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EMG 707-EMG 81-7

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Series 35, Bass Pickups

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Series 40, 45 Bass Pickups

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Seymour Duncan Bassline SSB

Kramer

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450-G Rings

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450-B Rings

Peavey

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T- 60 Guitar

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T- 40 Bass

Gibson Thunderbird Rings

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Originals

Some  Helpful info for the Thunderbird fans:

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Here is Carl's mini tutorial!

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Overdriven 66 T-bird 60's Repro Pickups

 

 

Info and Options

I can make pickup rings for just about any guitar you'd like, as long as you can supply me with a template (unless I already have it).

A word on "Archtop" pickup rings.

Please understand that I can't do these anymore unless the archtop is flat enough for a set of flat bottomed rings. My rings are solid material and not hollow like the flimsy manufacturers, so they won't "bend" around the top to follow the contour. I've tried to have customers send me "templates" of the radii of the archtop and while it does work sometimes, other times it doesn't because the template wasn't accurate enough.

Here's an example of how solid these are. Here is a custom ring I did for a customer that wanted to put a Bill Lawrence in an older Charvel that had the oversized rings that came from the factory. Naturally it would have looked ridiculous in the old ring because there would have been so much space all around the pickup. 

Here is the top of the ring: 

Here is the bottom.

Notice how it's not hollow in the ring? It's a solid part that won't warp, bend, or break.

It even has clearance for the springs! 

And here it is installed. 

These are available in many different styles and colors. Please have look around!

Please note, if ordering any rings with the larger inside radius, please add $2 to the actual ring amount.

For Example:

This Jackson Charvel ring ($14.00 each)  

With the larger inside Radius (additional $2.00 for each ring)   

 

Equals: $16.00 each

Material Thickness Options

Rings can be made from a 1/16th of an inch up to 1/2" thick and angled as well to meet the neck angle requirements for proper string alignment.

While this is not always necessary, some players would not even consider a pickup ring that didn't have this option.

Prices will vary for different materials so please ask if you need thicker and / or  angled rings for your particular guitar.

In most cases, it's a $2 up-charge for each ring.

Color / Material Options:

Rings are available in black, gray, or faux "Carbon Fiber" plastics or if you're interested in getting colors for your rings, I can do aluminum anodizing for you.

Here is a color chart of available aluminum anodized colors but please keep in mind, this is a reference chart and colors will vary a bit.

Please note: Unfortunately due to problems with anodizing polished rings, the only available finishes will be the brushed or satin finishes.

(Price per application varies)

 

"faux"Carbon Fiber

 

Black Matte Plastic

Available in Satin or Brushed!

Tortoise Laminated

 

Abalone Laminated

White Pearloid Laminated

Camo gray

(great for those warbird graphics!):

Available in Satin or Brushed!

 

 

Metal Finish Examples:

(Price per application varies)

Solid Uncleared Brass

Available in Satin, Relic'd, Polished or Brushed!

 

Aircraft Uncleared Aluminum

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

 

 Dark Blue Anodized Aluminum

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

 

Red Anodized Aluminum

 Available in Satin, or Brushed!

 

Black Anodized Aluminum

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

 

 

Brushed Magenta Anodized Aluminum

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

 

 

Some other Examples and Possibilities

 

 

 

Pickup Ring Chart and Pricing

 

Carvin Rings

 

These can be made to fit the original Carvin pickups with both 3 and 4 Height adjusting screws as well.

Just let me know the details and I can give you a quote for your specific applications.

 

These are now available to be made in any material you see on the site and

can be customized to fit Dimarzios, Duncans, Etc.!!

 

 

With the larger inside Radius (additional $2.00 for each ring)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Possible Examples:

 

 

Aircraft Uncleared Aluminum

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$18 Each Ring

 

Solid Uncleared Brass

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$25 Each Ring

 

Anodized Aluminum

Any Color

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

$20.00 Each Ring

 

Peavey T - 60 Series Humbucker Rings

These are available in both the smaller version and the longer version as well.

Please let me know which you'd like to have made for you when ordering.

Custom rings for other pickups available, ask for more info!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shorter

Longer

 

$15.00 Each Ring

 

 

Peavey Pickup Rings for the T- 40 

Custom rings for other pickups available, ask for more info!

 

$18.00 each Ring

 

Standard Size EMG, Duncan Humbucker Rings for Numerous USA Guitars and Some Imports

These fit the standard size humbucker routes that were found on many production guitars such as Jackson and Ibanez and can also be upgraded into Bill Lawrence or just larger inside radii to "hug" standard open coil type pickups.

Sometimes manufacturers such as Jackson would use pickup rings from companies like Dimarzio, Bill Lawrence and Seymour Duncan so any info you can give me about your guitar would be most helpful in determining which type you need.

 

With the larger inside Radius (additional $2.00 for each ring)

  

 

Here's an example of a customer's Jackson Dk2 with a custom polished aluminum pickup ring:

 

 

 

Possible Examples:

 

 

 

Aircraft Uncleared Aluminum

Available in Polished, Satin, or Brushed!

$18 Each Ring

 

Beautiful Matte Black

Plastic

Available in Satin Polished or Brushed!

$14.00 Each Ring

 

Solid Uncleared Brass

Available in Satin, Relic'd, Polished or Brushed!

$25 Each Ring

 

Anodized Aluminum

Any Color

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

$20.00 Each Ring

 

 

Gibson, PRS, Dimarzio Rings

These were a standard ring that has been around for a loooooong time..and used by many manufacturers such as early USA Charvel and BC Rich

 

With the larger inside Radius (additional $2.00 for each ring)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Possible Examples:

 

 

 

Aircraft Uncleared Aluminum

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$18 Each Ring

 

Beautiful Matte Black

Plastic

Available in Satin or Brushed!

$14.00 Each Ring

 

Solid Uncleared Brass

Available in Satin, Relic'd, Polished or Brushed!

$25 Each Ring

 

Anodized Aluminum

Any Color

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

$20.00 Each Ring

 

 

Kramer 450-B Pickup Rings

Yep, the bass rings you've been asking about!

These are made from a black matte plastic that will not crack to pieces like the originals.

2 hole versions also available to replace the wooden rings as well.

(wood rings not available as those will break and I will not use an inferior material)

 

$20.00 each Ring

Kramer 450-G Pickup Rings

These are made from a black matte plastic that will not crack to pieces like the originals.

These are now available thanks do Darwin!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$20.00 each Ring

7 string string pickup rings!

These rings are the same exact size rings that come on most (that I have found) stock 7 string guitars.

These are also the same size as the Duncan rings that come with their 7 string pickups and are also available for Dimarzio Pickups as well..

If you have a custom pickup in mind, give me a shout!

 

 

With the larger inside Radius (additional $2.00 for each ring)

  

 

 

 

 

 

Possible Examples:

 

 

Aircraft Uncleared Aluminum

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$18 Each Ring

 

Solid Uncleared Brass

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$25 Each Ring

 

 

Anodized Aluminum

Any Color

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

$20.00 Each Ring

 

Ibanez RG Series Pickup Rings

 

 

With the larger inside Radius (additional $2.00 for each ring)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Possible Examples:

 

 

 

Aircraft Uncleared Aluminum

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$18 Each Ring

 

Beautiful Matte Black

Plastic

Available in Satin or Brushed!

$14.00 Each Ring

 

Solid Uncleared Brass

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$25 Each Ring

 

Anodized Aluminum

Any Color

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

$20.00 Each Ring

 

Ibanez Roadstar / Proline Pickup Rings

Some of these had angles on the bottoms so please inquire if you'd like that option.

 

With the larger inside Radius (additional $2.00 for each ring)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Examples:

Aircraft Uncleared Aluminum

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$18 Each Ring

 

Beautiful Matte Black

Plastic

Available in Satin or Brushed!

$14.00 Each Ring

 

Solid Uncleared Brass

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$25 Each Ring

 

Anodized Aluminum

Any Color

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

$20.00 Each Ring

 

 

EMG 707, EMG/81-7 Guitar & Series 35 Bass

and

Seymour Duncan Bassline SSB

for the players who don't like the look of a pickup without the ring or for the do it yourselfers who want to "hide" that not -so-great routing job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aircraft Uncleared Aluminum

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$18 Each Ring

 

Beautiful Matte Black

Plastic

Available in Satin or Brushed!

$14.00 Each Ring

 

Solid Uncleared Brass

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$25 Each Ring

 

Anodized Aluminum

Any Color

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

$20.00 Each Ring

 

 

Series 40 & 45 Bass

for the players who don't like the look of a pickup without the ring or for the do it yourselfers who want to "hide" that not -so-great routing job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aircraft Uncleared Aluminum

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$20.00 Each Ring

 

Beautiful Matte Black

Plastic

Available in Satin or Brushed!

$16.00 Each Ring

 

Solid Uncleared Brass

Available in Satin, Polished or Brushed!

$25 Each Ring

 

Anodized Aluminum

Any Color

Available in Satin, or Brushed!

$23.00 Each Ring

 

 

 

Jackson / Charvel Oversized Pickup Rings

 

 

Original Oversized Rings

As found on many of the mid to late 80's USA Jacksons and Import Charvel Model Series Guitars

that had the "oversized" Jackson logo'd pickups with the raised lettering:

Example of a raised Jackson Logo Covered Pickup:

Example of a Painted Only (not Raised!) Jackson Logo Covered Pickup:

Here's a customer's Charvel Model 2 with a custom pickup ring for his EMG. Notice the fit and finish of how the ring fits around the pickup itself.

With the larger inside Radius (additional $2.00 for each ring)

  

 

 

These are made for the original pickups with the raised Jackson logo!

(Not for use with the non oversized covered pickups that have

just the painted on Logo that is not raised off the surface of the cover)

 

 

Camo gray

(great for those warbird graphics!):

$14.00

 

Polished solid Brass:

$25.00

 

Polished solid Aluminum:

$18.00

 

Red Anodized Aluminum

Also available in Brushed

$20.00

 

Black Anodized Aluminum

Brushed Finish

$20.00

 

Beautiful Matte Black

$14.00

 

 

 

Gibson Thunderbird Rings

Thanks to the guys over at the "Dudepit", I can now offer these hard to find

 60's and 70's versions of these pickup rings. The pic below is the 60's version with

 the larger outside Radii. The 70's version with the smaller radii is also available. These

are made from polished aluminum with the correct thickness of the originals.

Please note, these will not fit the black reissue pickups.

It is possible that I may be able to make these but I must find out the dimensions first.

Please inquire!

Thanks to David Garrity:

 

Polished Aluminum

$20.00 each

 

Black Anodized Aluminum

$23.00 each

 

 

Some excellent information from one of my best customers and one of the nicest guys I've dealt with, Carl:

Here is Carl's mini tutorial!

Keep the rings/pickups centered:

Don't drill too far! Mark the bit:

His most recent project :

Before on left in pic,

After with new Polished Aluminum pickup rings on right:

Before on top in pic,

After with new Polished Aluminum pickup rings on bottom:

 

If you'd like a set of Reproduction pickups, please read the info below from the creator, Tony Carl:

Overdriven 66 T-bird 60's Repro Pickups
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     Hello and thank you for checking out my pickups. As a 30+ year veteran of playing, collecting, and restoring 60's Thunderbirds I realize that there
 is a BIG need for vintage style chrome T-Bird pickups because they are so scarce. And NOTHING looks or sounds like a 60's T-Bird pickup!

At over $500 used (if you can find them) I set out to create a repro that looked exact, sounded great, and was a lot cheaper than a used original.
     After much planning and countless hours of making prototypes to get it right, we have created the product you see here. We are very proud of how
 they came out. The covers are the exact width and length dimensions as the original 60's T-Bird pickups (3 5/8"x 1 9/16") and are available as either a
 complete ready to install pickup, or, as an empty cover. Duncan SSB4's or EMG HZ 35 passive internals are currently available.

Most any other 3 1/2"x 1 1/2" pickup should be able to be fitted to the cover. Contact me with any questions. The complete pickups are 3/4" tall and will fit in your 60's or
 70's Birds with no routing. Empty covers are 3/4" tall and are also available in a 1/2" tall version (60's stock height). The 1/2" tall cover
can be sent to Duncans Custom Shop to be loaded with original repro 60's internals. What you would have is a 'brand new' 60's T-Bird pickup! The last
 time I had one made to fit my cover it cost $160 including the back plate  and sounded fantastic. You have lots of options with these!
 PRICING: Complete ready to install Duncan SSB4 or EMG HZ 35 passive $275. Empty 3/4" or 1/2" chrome cover $185. Prices include factory wiring diagram,
 mounting screws, foam, shipping and insurance to the lower 48. Mail me for Int'l shipping quote.

     Accurate high quality reasonably priced trim rings are available from Dave Wescott at www.fretsonthenet.com 

 I have made every effort to keep the prices as low as possible and still make this viable for me to invest the time and money into making them available. Materials, quality triple chrome plating, and the fantastic precision machine work are first rate but very costly. They are made entirely by hand. The results are worth it and it's
 what it took to get these done to this level of quality. At roughly half  the price of a used original, I feel these represent a great looking and sounding alternative to a 'real' T-Bird pickup. These are a drop in replacement for your beat up or non-working originals and are perfect for your custom Warmoth or Fenderbird projects!

 ORDERING INFO: These are made to order but I usually have stock on hand.
 Mail me for current 'in stock' inventory.  Paypal and Money Orders are fine.
 Feel free to call or mail me with questions, comments, and orders.


Thank You for checking out Overdriven66 Pickups!!!!    

 Tony Carl

Please contact me for Tony's email!!

Thanks Tony!

 A few pics of Tony's Pickup Covers:

Just some personal notes about Tony. He is a great guy to deal with and will help in any way that he can so give him a shout!!

 

 

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