Guitar & Bass Pickup Routing Templates

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Simo Frets: 46
02 Mar, 2023
New templates added for Kent Armstrong SLVD-1 Lipstick pickups, and a template for the EMG range of Thunderbird bass pickups. I can supply templates for other Thunderbird style pickups, but as they vary in size slightly between manufacturers, please contact me with the make/model required, so I can make the template as accurate as possible.

Also now available to order is a new control cavity routing set. 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


Simo Frets: 46
08 Mar, 2023

Flash Sale: I have the following templates cut & ready to post.. £8 per template or any 3 for £20. - FREE Delivery.

Only 1 of each available at this price.  Please PM me to place an order and I'll send a PayPal invoice

Edit: SOLD

Simo Frets: 46
18 Mar, 2023
Simo said:

Flash Sale: I have the following templates cut & ready to post.. £8 per template or any 3 for £20. - FREE Delivery.

Only 1 of each available at this price.  Please PM me to place an order and I'll send a PayPal invoice

Bass:
Jazz Bass 4 String - '60s Spacing (Double Template)
Jazz Bass 4 String - '70s Spacing (Double Template)
’51 P-Bass SOLD

Guitar:
Jazzmaster
Bare Knuckle 7 String Humbucker
Bare Knuckle 7 String Soapbar
Dimarzio 7 String SOLD
Seymour Duncan 7 String Humbucker (no cover)  SOLD
Telecaster Pickguard Route (Neck)



Now all sold
Simo Frets: 46
13 Apr, 2023

New: DiMarzio Jazz pickup template - with either '60s or 70's (or custom) spacing.

Please Note: For 5 string Jazz style pickups, DiMarzio use the same size pickup cover for both positions.
The pickup cover is the same size as a 4 string DiMarzio Jazz style bridge pickup.


Simo Frets: 46
20 Apr, 2023
The 6 string humbucker template is now available as a 2 piece set, allowing the builder to route the ''ears'' section first, and then follow up with the second template to complete the route.

Could you add the pickup surround screw holes to those? They're often useful for fastening the template to the job, especially a carved top where the contact area for double sided tape is small.
Simo Frets: 46
21 Apr, 2023
Could you add the pickup surround screw holes to those? They're often useful for fastening the template to the job, especially a carved top where the contact area for double sided tape is small.

Yes, I can easily add screw hole locations if required. I had considering doing this as standard, but as the hole spacing can vary slightly, I decided against it.
Hi @Simo can I order one of your 6 string humbucker templates please :+1: 

Simo Frets: 46
15 May, 2023
Hi @Simo can I order one of your 6 string humbucker templates please :+1: 


PM on the way 1
Will one of your 7 string humbucker templates fit a Seymour Duncan (with pickup ring)?
Simo Frets: 46
17 May, 2023
Will one of your 7 string humbucker templates fit a Seymour Duncan (with pickup ring)?

I don't have a 7 string pickup ring to try it.. but yes, it should do. The template was based around this pickup drawing from Seymour Duncan, and is designed to be a close fit, so a pickup ring should cover the route.

https://www.seymourduncan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/HB-7-String-Uncovered-Passive-Mount.pdf

If you have measurements of the pickup ring handy, I can double check for you.
Yes that looks good thanks. This is the ring we're going to use but unfortunately one of the dimensions is missing, could you cut the four screw holes please so I can use them for locating it? 
https://www.axesrus.co.uk/ARU7HMRG-p/aru7hmrg.htm
Simo Frets: 46
17 May, 2023
Yes that looks good thanks. This is the ring we're going to use but unfortunately one of the dimensions is missing, could you cut the four screw holes please so I can use them for locating it? 
https://www.axesrus.co.uk/ARU7HMRG-p/aru7hmrg.htm
Thanks Steve, PM on the way.

Corvus Frets: 3142
11 Jun, 2023
@Simo sent me some of his standard templates, and did a few custom one-off ones - they're excellent. Fast post, nice bits like rounded edges, clear & crisp. Might be my imagination and/or the newness, but the plexi seems clearer & nicer than material I've bought and other templates.
Simo Frets: 46
11 Jun, 2023
Corvus said:
@Simo sent me some of his standard templates, and did a few custom one-off ones - they're excellent. Fast post, nice bits like rounded edges, clear & crisp. Might be my imagination and/or the newness, but the plexi seems clearer & nicer than material I've bought and other templates.

Thanks Bill. I've tried various brands over the past year and now use the Perspex brand of acrylic (made in UK) exclusively, as it leaves much smoother edges when cut, compared to more budget friendly options.
Simo Frets: 46
30 Jun, 2023

Special offer this month for forum members.. any 3 pickup templates for £30

Price includes UK postage.
Worldwide shipping available, please PM me for a quote.
Offer ends July 31st

Simo Frets: 46
23 Jul, 2023
Just a reminder that there's a week left to take advantage of the 3 for £30 special offer (details above). Thanks to everyone who's placed an order this month.
Simo Frets: 46
30 Aug, 2023
Just a head's up.. I won't be taking any orders between September 8th - 15th, so if you need templates please place your orders before the 14th at the latest to avoid the wait  1 
Simo Frets: 46
31 Jan, 2024
A few new templates added to the list.. 6, 7 & 8 string EMG humbuckers, Bartolini 4/5 string bass soapbar, Jazzmaster/Jaguar tremolo route. More coming soon, suggestions always welcome :+1: 
Simo Frets: 46
16 May, 2024
UPDATE: Template shop now open at www.simnettguitars.com Fretboard forum members can save 10% on orders placed via my website by entering code FBOARD10 at the checkout :+1: 
Simo Frets: 46
22 Jun, 2024
Humbucker Plug Set - I've had a few requests for this template, so I've decided to add it to the shop listings. It's designed for routing out and filling an existing humbucker route. If you require a different size or a similar template for a different type of pickup, just ask.

https://simnettguitars.com/b/BY0A5

https://u.cubeupload.com/simo/0ZQHWa.jpg