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Guitar & Bass Pickup Routing Templates

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SimoSimo Frets: 42
edited May 2023 in Made in the UK

Pickup Routing Templates:

Made from 6mm clear acrylic, with engraved centre lines for easy alignment. The small selection below is just the beginning.. more guitar & bass pickup templates will be added over the coming weeks, as well as other templates such as control cavity routing sets, radius gauges, etc. I draw the CAD plans, laser cut, and dispatch them myself, so if you have a specific request or need a one-off custom template making, feel free to get in touch.

They're available on eBay and in my Reverb Shop but for FB Forum members, I'm offering the following discounts:

Standard Templates: £14  £12
Double Templates: £20  £18
Control Cavity Sets: £28  £25

UK delivery is FREE

Just send me a message to place an order and I'll send a PayPal invoice. They're made to order and are typically dispatched in 2 working days.

List Updated (13/4/23) -

Bass:
  • '51 P-Bass
  • Bartolini BC - Compatible with BC shaped pickups, including Nordstrand and Aguilar (D1) 4 string soapbars.
  • Bartolini MV - 5 String
  • Bartolini P2 - Compatible with P2 shaped pickups, including Nordstrand and Aguilar (D2) 5 string soapbars.
  • Bartolini P4 - Compatible with P4 shaped pickups, including Nordstrand and Aguilar (D3) 6 string soapbars.
  • DiMarzio Jazz - 4/5 string
  • EMG 35 - 4 String
  • EMG 40 - 5 String
  • EMG 45 - 6 String
  • EMG Thunderbird
  • Jazz Bass - Bridge - 4 string
  • Jazz Bass - Bridge - 5 string
  • Jazz Bass - Neck - 4 string
  • Jazz Bass - Neck - 5 string
  • Jazz Bass Set - 4 String (60s or 70s spacing) (£18)
  • Jazz Bass Set - 5 String (60s or 70s spacing) (£18)
  • MM4 - Musicman style 4 string
  • MM5 - Musicman style 5 string
  • Nordstrand MM5 & Bigman (no ears)

Guitar:

  • Bare Knuckle Pickups - 6 String Humbucker
  • Bare Knuckle Pickups - 6 String Humbucker (Tri-Mount)
  • Bare Knuckle Pickups - 7 String Humbucker
  • Bare Knuckle Pickups - 7 String Soapbar
  • Burns Tri-Sonic - Pickup Route
  • Burns Tri-Sonic - Scratchplate Route
  • Dimarzio - 6 String Humbucker
  • Dimarzio - 7 String Humbucker
  • Dimarzio - 7 String Humbucker (No Cover)
  • Filtertron
  • Humbucker - 6 string
  • Jaguar
  • Jazzmaster
  • Kent Armstrong SLVD-1
  • Mini Humbucker
  • P90 Soapbar - 6 string
  • Seymour Duncan - 6 String Humbucker
  • Seymour Duncan - 7 String Humbucker (No Cover)
  • Telecaster - Bridge Pickup
  • Telecaster - Pickguard Route (Neck Pickup)
  • Telecaster Neck - 6 string
Misc:
  • Gotoh Battery Box - 9V
  • Gotoh Battery Box - 18V
  • Toggle Switch Template
  • Control Cavity - 3 Piece Set - Style A (£25)
  • Control Cavity - 3 Piece Set - Style B (£25)

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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 26143
    Good to see you again @Simo !!
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  • normula1normula1 Frets: 618
    A regular humbucker would be great. Thread bookmarked :)
    my trading feedback: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/115582/normula1
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited September 2022
    TTony said:
    Good to see you again @Simo !!
    Cheers Tony :)
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited April 2023
    normula1 said:
    A regular humbucker would be great. Thread bookmarked
    Standard 6 string humbucker templates are available now. More humbucker templates to follow.. triangle leg, scratchplate route, 7 string, etc.


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  • SporkySporky Frets: 23802
    Hi Simo - good to see you.

    Would you do other laser cutting work? 
    "[Sporky] brings a certain vibe and dignity to the forum."
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    Sporky said:
    Hi Simo - good to see you.

    Would you do other laser cutting work?

    Thanks. Yes, I'm happy to do other stuff apart from templates.. just shoot me an email or PM to discuss.
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  • SporkySporky Frets: 23802
    Wilco!

    I have CAD to do first. It's only a notion thus far. 
    "[Sporky] brings a certain vibe and dignity to the forum."
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited September 2022
    Four new templates added to the list: Musicman 4 & 5 string bass and for the guitar builders, P90 & Tele (neck) templates. Tele bridge pickup (and more) templates to follow shortly.

    https://u.cubeupload.com/simo/WxWhb3.jpg

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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited November 2022
    Radius gauges now available. Made from 2mm thick, clear acrylic:  £5

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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 26143
    Radius gauges are a good idea
    :+1:
    Having trouble posting images here?  This might help.
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited October 2022

    Just a head's up - I'll be taking some time off work during the first week of October. All orders placed before next Wednesday (28th) will be dispatched as normal, any orders after that will be processed when I return on the 7th. New products will follow shortly..


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  • FelineGuitarsFelineGuitars Frets: 10901
    tFB Trader
    Have you done any Burns trisonic templates?

    Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
    Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.

    Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.

      Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com.  Facebook too!

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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    FelineGuitars said:
    Have you done any Burns trisonic templates?

    Trisonic templates will be included in the next batch of designs, ETA 7-10 days time
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited November 2022

    A whole bunch of new pickup templates added this month.. including a selection of brand/model specific humbucker templates. Full list below (£12). Other models available on request, just ask.

    I also have 4 string Jazz bass sets available to order, which feature both neck and bridge routes on a single template, with a choice of '60s or 70's spacing (3.6'' or 4'' between centres) £18

    These can be made with a different spacing or pickup model (bass or guitar) at no extra charge, just get in touch.

    New guitar pickup templates :

    Telecaster - Bridge Pickup
    Telecaster - Pickguard Route (Neck Pickup)

    Bare Knuckle Pickups - 6 String Humbucker
    Bare Knuckle Pickups - 6 String Humbucker (Tri-Mount)
    Bare Knuckle Pickups - 7 String Humbucker
    Bare Knuckle Pickups - 7 String Soapbar
    Dimarzio - 6 String Humbucker
    Dimarzio - 7 String Humbucker
    Dimarzio - 7 String Humbucker (No Cover)
    Seymour Duncan - 6 String Humbucker
    Seymour Duncan - 7 String Humbucker (No Cover)




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  • FelineGuitarsFelineGuitars Frets: 10901
    tFB Trader
    Got the trisonic template today- will test it out tomorrow

    Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
    Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.

    Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.

      Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com.  Facebook too!

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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited November 2022
    Burns Tri-Sonic templates now available - Pickup route & scratchplate route - £12 each

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  • guitargeek62guitargeek62 Frets: 3696
    Perhaps a silly question but, what's the difference between the BKP and Standard humbucker templates please?
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    Perhaps a silly question but, what's the difference between the BKP and Standard humbucker templates please?

    Humbucker sizes vary slightly slightly between manufactures, so the standard template is a universal, 'one size fits all' route. Where as the BKP and other brand specific versions are intended to fit that particular pickup like a glove, with a nice even gap around the pickup, which looks good if you're direct mounting the pickup for example.
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited March 2023
    Two new additions this week. The first is a toggle switch routing template, as found on LP style guitar etc. 3 in 1 template: Cavity & recess routes, plus a cover plate template. Cover plate size: 55mm (other sizes available, just ask). £12

    Next is a universal control cavity routing set (Style A) for guitar or bass. Designed to fit many different shapes (see photo for example on T & S style bodies). The set consists of 3 templates.. the main cavity route, the recess, and a template for the cover plate. £25



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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 26143
    Great to see this sort of thing available in the UK now, at sensible prices.

    Where were you before I got my own CNC??
    ;)
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    TTony said:
    Great to see this sort of thing available in the UK now, at sensible prices.

    Where were you before I got my own CNC??
    ;)

    Saving up for a laser cutter =)
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    Now available: 5 string Jazz bass bridge and neck pickup templates (£12 each). Also available with both routes on a single template, with a choice of '60s or '70s spacing (£18).
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited November 2022
    As well as 5 string Jazz pickup templates, Filtertron and '51 P-Bass templates are also now available.


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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited December 2022
    Jazzmaster pickup templates now available (photo to follow shortly) - £12

    Christmas: All orders placed before midday on Sunday will be cut and posted on Monday. I'll then be taking a week off, until Tuesday 27th.
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  • SteveRobinsonSteveRobinson Frets: 6565
    tFB Trader
    Do you have a Fender Jaguar pickup template?
    Lacquer demos here: https://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/category/finish/
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  • KalimnaKalimna Frets: 1486
    I realise that your primary products are pickup routing shapes, but have you done/are you planning to do other luthiery-related templates? I am thinking specifically about arching templates for, say, a Les Paul or an acoustic archtop?

    Cheers,
    Adam
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    Kalimna said:
    I realise that your primary products are pickup routing shapes, but have you done/are you planning to do other luthiery-related templates? I am thinking specifically about arching templates for, say, a Les Paul or an acoustic archtop?

    Cheers,
    Adam
     
    Complete guitar template sets aren't in my immediate plans, but they are a possibility in the future. My only issue is that the bed of my laser isn't quite long enough for a full size neck.. so it would either involve me outsourcing the neck templates, or using some sort of dovetail joint to attach the headstock to the fretboard section.

    I've replied via PM to Steve regarding the Jaguar pickup templates, but in case anyone else is interested.. Jaguar pickup templates are now available to order.
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    edited February 2023

    New templates added... Jaguar, Jazzmaster, Mini Humbucker, Gotoh Battery Box 9/18v. More coming soon.

    If you need a pickup template that's not listed, feel free to contact me.

    https://u.cubeupload.com/simo/VJZoGW.jpg


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  • HerrMetalHerrMetal Frets: 505
    Received my radius gauges today. Helped me answer a question I'd wondered about for a few years. Thanks.
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  • SimoSimo Frets: 42
    HerrMetal said:
    Received my radius gauges today. Helped me answer a question I'd wondered about for a few years. Thanks.

    Thanks for your order :)
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