G100CE Pickup replacement

I bought used a G100CE a year or so ago. I like the way it plays, and it certainly has the right look for the vintage jazz schtick I'm into. But sometimes there is an objectionable buzz I think that is caused by the floating pickup lightly contacting the laminated top. I just ordered a Kent Armstrong "Slimbucker" that I hope will solve the buzzing, because the thinner profile will prevent any contact with the top. We'll see, though, if the KA tone will work, in comparison to the stock Gretsch "single-coil" pickup.

Offhand, it looks like all I'll have to do is unscrew the stock PUP from the neck, then de-solder the wire lead. I'll resolder the same lead to the new Slimbucker, then attach it to the end of the fingerboard with wood screws. I won't even have to mess with the stock pickguard-mounted tone and volume pots.

Does that sound about right? I'll appreciate any advice or insights about swapping out and replacing the stock pickup.

 

I received the Slimbucker after its four week odyssey through the COVID-affected postal system.

The neck-mounting bracket on the replacement Kent Armstrong Slimbucker is about 5mm wider than bracket of the stock Gretsch “single coil” [that looks like a humbucker] . Although some advise careful bending of the bracket with pliers, I avoided that risk of breakage by creating shims out of some scrap rosewood I had on hand.

The result is wonderful. I have a nice, clear, natural wood sound when plugged into my rig for the vintage jazz material I play.