Cheap guitars can be upgraded to sound better.The bridge pickup is important to my metal style.Replacing with newer models increases power, sustain, and crunch.
Step 1: The electrical covers should be removed.
The pickguard assembly is on the back of the guitar.If you want to replace a pickup or other hardware, you'll need to detach wires from the pickguard assembly.
Step 2: The solder needs to be removed.
There is a small amount of solder from the hot and ground wires in the pickup.You need to touch the solder with a soldering gun and pull the wires apart to remove them.You need to know where they were when you place the replacement pickup.If you can't get a wiring diagram, draw a schematic.
Step 3: The pickup needs to be removed.
There are two screws on the side of an old pickup.Make sure you leave enough lead wire for both positive and ground when you remove it.You must keep the springs, screws, and pickup cover.
Step 4: Shortcut use.
If you want to try fishing wires through precisely drilled holes, taping a guide string or small gauge wire to the ends of the hot and ground will save you a lot of time and frustration.
Step 5: Look at a diagram.
New pickups come with a wiring diagram.The diagram shows which color represents the hot and ground.If necessary, tape the wires to the guide string.Pull gently or you could rip the wires out of the guitar.
Step 6: There is a solder in your pickup.
If you have enough lead wire, solder it to the places you need it.
Step 7: The hardware needs to be replaced.
Make sure you put the electrical covers in level so there is no room for distortion in the sound and secure the new pickup by taking it out and replacing it with a new one.
Step 8: You can check your work by playing.
If you can hear a signal, that's great!Your first replacement pickup has just been installed.Go back and look at your diagram to find a problem if you can't get a signal.