Improper realist pick up installation
Hi,
I recently bought a bass fitted with a realist pickup. The pickup has got 2 protruding dots which I believe is a characteristic of early realist pickups - see photo
The pickup seems to have a low output compared to the realist pickup I have installed on my other bass.
Whoever installed the pickup made some tiny grooves in the bridge foot to cover the holes - see photo.
Am I right into thinking that is not a good idea? Instructions for the pickup say that "it is important that the bridge foot come into full contact with the raised dots".
If that was a bad idea, would filling in the grooves an option? Should I use a wood filler? Copper foil?
Any suggestion/idea welcome!
Thanks,
Valere
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