What is the purpose of a guitar pickup ring?

A guitar pickup ring, also known as a mounting ring, serves to secure your pickup to the guitar's body. It also provides a clean, finished look by covering the routing around the pickup. This TV Jones Gibson Style ring is designed to give your guitar a classic aesthetic while ensuring your pickup is firmly in place and properly aligned with the strings.

Which pickups and guitars are compatible with this "Short" Gibson Style ring?

This TV Jones Gibson Style Short pickup ring is specifically designed to fit TV Jones Universal Mount or English Mount pickups. It is engineered to fit perfectly at the neck position, ensuring precise pickup suspension and positioning within the routed pickup cavity.

What's the difference between a "Short" and "Tall" pickup ring?

The "Short" and "Tall" designations refer to the height of the pickup ring. This particular Short ring is designed to fit perfectly at the neck position. Generally, short rings are used for pickups mounted closer to the guitar body, often on flatter-top guitars. Tall rings are typically used for bridge pickups or on guitars with an arched top, where more height is needed to properly align the pickup with the strings.

Is installation difficult for this pickup ring?

Installing a pickup ring is generally a straightforward process. You'll typically unscrew your old ring, carefully disconnect the pickup (if necessary), position the new TV Jones ring, and then re-mount your pickup and secure the ring with the included screws. If you're unsure, a Sweetwater Sales Engineer can offer personalized advice, or a qualified guitar technician can assist.