pickup repair question

[ramone57]

the height adjustment tabs for the triumph pup I just got were damaged during shipping and I'm wondering if anybody has had a similar experience.  could the tabs be re-attached to the cover using epoxy or superglue?  the seller told me they might have another cover, but since the pup is potted in epoxy, is replacing the cover a viable option?  here's some pics of the damage.

thanks!

[drbassman]

That can be a tough fix.  I would try epoxy if I were in your situation.  Another cover would be brutal to install.  Another way would be to make a metal plate the same size as the footprint of the pup with an ear and epoxy glue it onto the bottom, then tap a threaded hole in the ear.  It's definitely fixable.

[Basvarken]

That can be a tough fix.  I would try epoxy if I were in your situation.  Another cover would be brutal to install.  Another way would be to make a metal plate the same size as the footprint of the pup with an ear and epoxy glue it onto the bottom, then tap a threaded hole in the ear.  It's definitely fixable.

+1

metal plate  = good idea

[ramone57]

that's a great idea, and one I hadn't considered.   

thanks for the suggestion!

[godofthunder]

I doubt epoxy would hold, I'd go with the backing plate idea.

[shadowcastaz]

Go for the plate. You will pull your hair out(if you have any left) trying and retrying the epoxy.Id make the  plate go under the other screw posts , I would thread a hole under the  solid  thread inserts   and screw those on also . It will give you an accurate reference to where to tap the repair hole an make things stable . you may need a longer screw(dont we all)

[ramone57]

ok, it will be the plate!  I have plenty of hair to pull out, but I'm saving it for when my retirement investments are completely worthless.     

and yeah, a longer screw is in order! 

[drbassman]

ok, it will be the plate!  I have plenty of hair to pull out, but I'm saving it for when my retirement investments are completely worthless.     

and yeah, a longer screw is in order! 

I'd definitely make the plate so all 3 screws thread through it.

[ramone57]

I bought the materials to fabricate a base plate today.  the thickest sheet of steel I could find was 16 gauge.  I think it will be thick enough to tap a decent thread for the adjustment screws.  this is a first for me, so any advice is welcomed.  I'm kind of excited to give this a shot, I feel like a big kid now!

[drbassman]

I love fixing things and making them usable again.  It's very rewarding in the end!  That's actually why I like rehabbing a bass as much as building one from scratch.

[shadowcastaz]

yeah,what he said!

[Pilgrim]

Actually, if the holes are at the edge of the plate, you could probably just drill the plate and snap some of those folded-over sheet metal nuts over the holes.  No tapping required.   Just a thought...the sheet metal nuts would also impose a thin layer of metal between the plate and the pickup.

[ramone57]

Actually, if the holes are at the edge of the plate, you could probably just drill the plate and snap some of those folded-over sheet metal nuts over the holes.  No tapping required.   Just a thought...the sheet metal nuts would also impose a thin layer of metal between the plate and the pickup.

that's a good idea, too, but the tabs aren't very big, so I'm not sure there's enough room for sheet metal nuts.  I haven't seen the route for the pickup yet, either.  I tend to take my time when trying something new, with a few practice runs to try to learn how to do stuff right.  I'll keep it mind if I run into trouble with the taps.  thanks!