Hey there,
I'm doing my first build, a JMA-6 Baritone.
I decided that I'd make a custom pickguard as the included one covers up some really nice grain just under the pickups that I've managed to pop quite nicely (I think mine is the exact one on the pitbull website).
That got me thinking, I may as well sawp out the pickups whilst I'm at it and have decided to go with a single pickup in the neck position as that's where I play most of the time anyway. I was initially thinking a Tele style lipstick but I've since decided I think a P90 would give a nice warm crunch that would suit the character of the baritone. I'd like to keep it's look really clean and simple with a strat style sunken jack and a single volume pot. I'm going for a black and gold theme overall...
I have a couple of questions:
1. Having never upgraded pickups, I'm quite bewildered by the choice. I don't mind spending some cash as I'd like the single pickup to sound as sweet as possible. I'd like either a black soapbar or gold metal case. Anyone have any recommendations?
2. As I'll need to buy all the electronics, what do I need to know? I'm not worried about a bit of hum but just wondering if there are any potential issues I should be aware of...