What pickup is this?

Terry Srader · Post by **Terry Srader** » 25 Jan 2021 5:40 am

Installed on Carter '03 SD-10 model. What is a good upgrade pickup?

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 25 Jan 2021 5:51 am

Looks like a TrueTone pickup from that angle; made by the late Jerry Wallace(RIP) and there's NO upgrade; it's the best single coil pickup ever made. But if you want a humbucker; I'm sure there's plenty of suggestions from guys that like them.
Ricky

Terry Srader · Post by **Terry Srader** » 25 Jan 2021 6:09 am

Ricky Davis wrote:Looks like a TrueTone pickup from that angle; made by the late Jerry Wallace(RIP) and there's NO upgrade; it's the best single coil pickup ever made. But if you want a humbucker; I'm sure there's plenty of suggestions from guys that like them.
Ricky

Thanks Ricky. As I see a little "rusty" spots on the contacts, can this be cleaned with maybe some steel wool or other??? without causing problems?

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 25 Jan 2021 6:12 am

Terry..Would not recommend using steel wool, 'Mothers' aluminum polish would most likely clean the posts without risk of scratching the case..If you wish to change the pickup however, have a 'George L E-66' for even trade (Most likely the factory installed unit when your guitar was built).

Terry Srader · Post by **Terry Srader** » 25 Jan 2021 6:13 am

David Nugent wrote:Terry..Would not recommend using steel wool, 'Mothers' aluminum polish would most likely clean the posts without risk of scratching the case.

Excellent! Thanks for letting me know.

David Nugent · Post by **David Nugent** » 25 Jan 2021 6:17 am

Terry..trade offer added to my previous post.

Jim Cooley · Post by **Jim Cooley** » 25 Jan 2021 6:24 am

You might be able to remove the rust using an old fashioned red rubber eraser. A white art eraser might work even better.