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Lets talk OHMs There is an old myth about pickups and ohms. Though I understand the misunderstanding of higher ohms equals a hotter pickup. You take an… Started by ILL GREEN	1	Jul 22, 2021 Reply by Skeesix
Best Coils? What is the best quality coils out there? Stewmac has coils but they were too expensive, so I took a ride with cheap alternatives and was… Started by ILL GREEN	1	Mar 20, 2019 Reply by Skeesix
Wiring two P90s like P Bass pickups? Hey guys, I am starting to get my hands dirty in making my own homegrown pickups. I figured a custom CBG should have custom pickups. I deci… Started by ILL GREEN	4	Feb 14, 2019 Reply by ILL GREEN
Making Useful Pickups With Neodymium I have tried a couple and they come out extremely bright and harsh. Is there a way to warm them up? Started by David Harris	7	Mar 25, 2017 Reply by John
Lathe turning a pickup I have a few questions concerning using a wood lathe to turn a pickup. My knowledge is very limited so here goes. 1. The lathe turns towar… Started by Mr. Toad	3	Sep 27, 2016 Reply by Mr. Toad
pre amps Hi guys I know nothing about electric but I have gust built a resso and use a pre amp but not over joyed wjth the results can I bur a flat… Started by Mal Chilvers	0	Sep 24, 2016
New illinois guy (Geneva) Hi all Just started CBG's about 6 months ago have made 2 fret less 3 stringers one diddly bow a 4 string fret less , one fretted 3 string with a p… Started by Gary Ross	2	Feb 21, 2015 Reply by Gary Ross
Soldering tips anyone? Does anyone have any soldering/resoldering tips when finishing up their pickups? I tried lightly sanding the wire before soldering, but it… Started by Wade	8	Aug 20, 2014 Reply by Skeesix
hi is it possible to wire up a humbucker and piezio picups together or do you need o use a swtich Mal (UK) Started by Mal Chilvers	1	Jul 24, 2014 Reply by Skeesix
What went wrong I wound two coils for a humbucker before they coils were put into the PUP they measured 4.6&4.3k Ohm. Installed the PUP sounds weak so… Started by TruckDrivingFool	2	Mar 2, 2013 Reply by TruckDrivingFool

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Lets talk OHMs

Started by ILL GREEN. Last reply by Skeesix Jul 22, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Best Coils?

Started by ILL GREEN. Last reply by Skeesix Mar 20, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Wiring two P90s like P Bass pickups?

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Making Useful Pickups With Neodymium

Started by David Harris. Last reply by John Mar 25, 2017. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Lathe turning a pickup

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pre amps

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New illinois guy (Geneva) Hi all

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Soldering tips anyone?

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hi

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What went wrong

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