NGD.. Harley Benton sc550 plus upgrade advice

Cookiemonster

Hi all. So I bought a sc550 used for 100 pounds

It's actually very impressive. I am. No expert on set ups. So interested on how to set intonation on a lp. 

Also I bought a iron gear pick up I am waiting for to see how much it changes the tone. 

The only thing is the tuners really, I think they need changing, what are good but inexpensive tuners and sizing how do I work out which ones will fit?

Lastly will upgrade the bridge and tail peice alter the tone much?

Cookiemonster

Alegree

I play mostly on the plain top LP a step down from those. I replace the pickups and cut the nut accurately and it's absolutely stellar. And not just for the price. I've no need to replace anything else on it as of yet.

Cookiemonster

On the nut what do I need to do. 

Cookiemonster

Looking forward to the iron gear. Only 15 on ebay. Just need a neck pick up now

stimpsonslostson

For intonation just adjust the saddles

Cookiemonster

Intonation sorted. But if buzz on the E string.
Been looking for some tuners but need 9.8 mm and struggling to find any if anyone has any suggestions at all

mark123

@johnnyseven ; is selling a tesla shark neck pick up for £25

Cookiemonster

Saw that. Think I'm going to get some tuners first though 

Cookiemonster

Just need some 9.8 mm ones. And have no idea what to get 

King85

Plenty of options here.

vonLayzonfon

I've used the Axetec Gotoh-style on a few of my guitars and never had any issues with them. 
http://www.axetec.co.uk/guitar_parts_uk_036.htm

Cookiemonster

I think I am just concerned they won't fit

Roland

But a cheap vernier calliper, take out a tuner and measure the barrel diameter. 

I’ve put Axetec’s own tuners in a Harley Benton with no problem. If you’ve measured correctly then the biggest problem is that the retaining screw on each tuner might need a new hole

pintspiller

Unless you use neck pickup I wouldn't worry about changing it.

My Gordon Smith has had an unpredictable volume pot from I've had it (26 years) and only troubles me the 0.00000001% I've used it.

Cookiemonster

According to a harley benton page they are 9.8mm 

Cookiemonster

Yeah I think the neck will be upgraded last, I wish I knew more about truss rods just the E string buzzes but not sure how to fix or if it's the nut

King85

There's several 9.8mm options on the link I shared

Cookiemonster

Thanks will look

I changed the bridge pick up. Really made a huge difference. First time I've changed a lp pick up. The wire was short and it was quite hard work. But sounds great now

Really do need to change the neck pick up now. It sounds so muddy in comparison.

So far it's cost 100 for the guitar and 15 for the pick ups. 

I am really impressed with it for the money