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DeArmond pickup "monkey on a stick" pressure mount reproduction
$ 36.43
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Description
A replacement pressure rod behind-bridge mount for vintage-style DeArmond FHC and Rhythm Chief pickups. Also known as the "Monkey on a stick" mount. Pressure rod only, pickup not included. This was the preferred method of mounting these pickups to archtops in the '40s. Perfect for those who don't want to drill holes in their vintage or pristine guitars!Metal rod and steel top mounting plate. The lower mounting bracket is 3D-printed PLA plastic.
Confirmed fits on the vintage and reproduction (Guild) pickups. However, vintage pickups may be worn out and loose-fitting. I have included a couple of "pressure nuts" to slide on either side of the pickup to hold it in place if this is the case. Alternatively, you can also carefully bend the metal pressure tab inside of the pickup and restore the grip on the rod (at your own risk)
More on how this was made, and how to adjust the loose fit on vintage pickups can be found here: http://paniquejazz.com/blog/dearmond-monkey-on-a-stick-reproduction-project/
Note that shipping is free for continental USA shipping only. Buyer to pay shipping for international.