The pickup rings we commonly see are generic one size fits all units that are sanded down often not only to fit the carved top itself but also to tilt the angle of the ring itself, this very practice then offsets the x axis of the ring slanting the side walls of the ring for the sake of the pickup angle which for simplicity sake should simply be the neck angle, therefore what Gibson should do instead is simply mould the pickup rings to the most commonly used neck angles so that the top and sides of the pickup ring are already in line on the x axis and the neck angle therefore leaving only the bottom of the ring to be cut and sanded to the top carve.
In summary think of a Fender guitar neck and pickups, now think straight down on the x axis falling into the top carve, that's how it should be done, but to achieve that Gibson needs to mould the top of their pickup rings angled according to the neck angle, not just a one size fits all generic slant.
Of course they probably don't care about us aficionado's and just want to make a quick buck.
*Further reading for those interested - the pots and toggle switch can also be fixed to the x axis rather than being subject to the random and multiple angles of the top carve, since the potentiometer holes are already routed on the x axis one simply uses some thin metal piping and glues it into the holes then screw your potentiometers through and set to height, viola! x-axis knobs! the 3 outer knobs near the binding I set to a singular height than place the inner most knob a bit higher according to top carve.
There you go people, perfected hardware for us OCD's! if enough of you people agree with this then let's start a petition or something and present it to Gibson of what we want in workmanship. This is my first post on this forum, who am I? - It doesn't matter, all that matters is that we all love guitars and can perhaps improve the world.
Until then guys interested I recommend checking out 3D printing for your pickup rings, it ain't mould but it can get the look of a moulded ring, I may even go into business myself if I can get a small 3D printer and there was interest.
Peace.
In summary think of a Fender guitar neck and pickups, now think straight down on the x axis falling into the top carve, that's how it should be done, but to achieve that Gibson needs to mould the top of their pickup rings angled according to the neck angle, not just a one size fits all generic slant.
Of course they probably don't care about us aficionado's and just want to make a quick buck.
*Further reading for those interested - the pots and toggle switch can also be fixed to the x axis rather than being subject to the random and multiple angles of the top carve, since the potentiometer holes are already routed on the x axis one simply uses some thin metal piping and glues it into the holes then screw your potentiometers through and set to height, viola! x-axis knobs! the 3 outer knobs near the binding I set to a singular height than place the inner most knob a bit higher according to top carve.
There you go people, perfected hardware for us OCD's! if enough of you people agree with this then let's start a petition or something and present it to Gibson of what we want in workmanship. This is my first post on this forum, who am I? - It doesn't matter, all that matters is that we all love guitars and can perhaps improve the world.
Until then guys interested I recommend checking out 3D printing for your pickup rings, it ain't mould but it can get the look of a moulded ring, I may even go into business myself if I can get a small 3D printer and there was interest.
Peace.