Jackson PC-1 mods

[SydneyPC-1]

Hi Jackson users.

This is my first post so I cannot post attachments. Guitar is a solar PC-1.

I have owned my PC-1 for about 6mths and it has become my main guitar. This is my first Floyd Rose and also first sustainer guitar. I love both features and have ordered a big brass block from Floyd Upgrades.

I am however one of those people that picks right where the middle pickup is so I have to make changes. I have currently taken off the pickup cover and inverted the pickup so it is flush with the wood. I will either have the middle pickup taken out (like on the new 30th Anniversary models) or try to find a higher powered pickup that can sit lower from the strings and not get in the way of my picking. I have been playing for 30+ yrs and always used twin humbucker fixed bridge guitars. I have read on this and other forums of players finding the same problem with middle pickup. Not interested in a debate on it. It is just a personal preferance. Has anyone found a replacement pickup that sits low in the cavity.

Regards
SydneyPC-1

[DonP]

This is my first post so I cannot post attachments.

No one can. I upload my pictures to my ISP free web space and link here with the img tags.

Don't have a PC1 because I prefer thin shredder necks, even on my LPs.

At first I didn't like the middle pickup, like on a Model 6, but I've gotten used to it being there.

Pickup preference is such a personalized thing I've quit giving out advice. After all, I don't know what type of music you like, your amps, etc. But in general, a hot rails should work.

[RCM78]

How often do you use the middle pickup? I lowered mine out of the way and dont really use it... Actually wish it wasnt there.

[Knockout]

Yeh, I normally lower my middle pick ups too. You on't even have to flush it all the way down. About quarter of an inch below the humbucker works great for me.

[KHINGPYNN]

I lowered mine as I rarely use it. The PC1 has become part of my main live rig. I use a PRS SC245 and the PC1 and a Mesa Roadking half stack... and a few efects... all I need... done

[METAL MANIAC]

No one can. I upload my pictures to my ISP free web space and link here with the img tags.

Don't have a PC1 because I prefer thin shredder necks, even on my LPs.

At first I didn't like the middle pickup, like on a Model 6, but I've gotten used to it being there.

Pickup preference is such a personalized thing I've quit giving out advice. After all, I don't know what type of music you like, your amps, etc. But in general, a hot rails should work.

I agree if you want the middle pickup to still be usable set very low the hot rails would be the way to go......

[KHINGPYNN]

My Jackson PC1 in Action...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I96b2P9Wf2c

[TKEblue]

I used to have an s570qm and i just lowered it a little bit, i choke up on the pick a lot so it doesnt have to be very low to clear

If you get a ho single it wont have the same sound. So if you use it and like the sound then just try and get used to it

[SydneyPC-1]

Thanks for you comments and advice. Now looking for a good Floyd guitar tech in Sydney or North Coast to install my new Tremelo, take out middle pickup and set-up. Any recommendations from other Australians.

Thanks

Pics

http://s1061.photobucket.com/albums/t463/SydneyPC-1/?action=view&current=P1010941.jpg