Jackie
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The pickup(s) on my Yamaha SG2k move a little too much inside the ring. That means whenever I play with high gain and/or loud, I get this horrible howl that stops when I put a finger on the PU. If I keep the finger close to the PU without touching it I can feel it's vibrating. This happens even with the guitar eathed (both hands on strings). Other than that, the PUs don't have any unwanted squealing or other microphonic problems - I think the cause of this howl is that the actual PU moves too **** much.
My SG61's PUs also move a little, but they don't howl at all. I guess the Yam's move more...
Anyway, what should I put between the PU and the PU ring? Foam, rubber? How do I install it? I can't think of a smart way to do it.
I also read many people put foam under the PU; now call me an idiot but I don't see how that stops the PU from moving unless you really shove a big chunk of it in there.
My SG61's PUs also move a little, but they don't howl at all. I guess the Yam's move more...
Anyway, what should I put between the PU and the PU ring? Foam, rubber? How do I install it? I can't think of a smart way to do it.
I also read many people put foam under the PU; now call me an idiot but I don't see how that stops the PU from moving unless you really shove a big chunk of it in there.