Takamine TK4NT pickup mount

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I was descending the stairs with my guitar strapped securely across my back, along with other items, when the strap suddenly came loose. The guitar tumbled all the way to the bottom, sustaining damage including a broken mount for the pre-amp and several scuffs and dings. I searched extensively for a replacement but found none. This incident became the decisive factor in my mind for purchasing a 3D printer - "it will pay for itself," I thought. After acquiring the printer, learning to operate Sketchup, and experiencing a couple of overextrusions, many months later this was the final outcome. I have successfully utilized the pickup with this design for over a year now without any issues. I had to reprint a new gasket where it meets the body because I failed to accurately capture the curves of the original on my initial build and didn't want to modify it afterward. The gasket is printed in flexible TPU, while the mount is printed in PLA. Although I'm uncertain about the print settings due to the passage of time, I believe I used a .3mm layer height with 3 layers at the top and bottom, possibly utilizing a moderate infill percentage given its thinness. The design was printed upright with supports and a raft to provide additional support for the overhang. Initially, I intended not to share this project but thought that if someone else encountered the same problem, I could spare them some trouble. To install this design, you'll need to reuse the foam inside the mount, as well as the circuit board at the bottom and the clips from the original mount. The design is scaled in inches; if it appears tiny, simply multiply by 25.4 for a measurement in millimeters.