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Humbucker pick-up info

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Prewitt Oct 9, 2012. 4 Replies

I've made several CBG's using the piezo buzzer pick-up wired straight to a 1/4 jack, and I've tried the factory wired with volume and tone pots and they all work great, but my question is can you…Continue

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"Thank you Wes."
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"I've finished 10 of these things now, Will start on totally electric ones next"
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David Prewitt replied to David Prewitt's discussion Humbucker pick-up info
"Thanks for the help, I will order a couple of different styles this week and build a few more electrics. david "
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the anonymous pick replied to David Prewitt's discussion Humbucker pick-up info
"not one  inparticular  ..   i  think  gitty  sells them   mostly in sets of 2  ,   for  bridge  and neck position  . i  think the  quality is about the same…"
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David Prewitt replied to David Prewitt's discussion Humbucker pick-up info
"Thanks can you recommend one that is sold here at gitty? "
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the anonymous pick replied to David Prewitt's discussion Humbucker pick-up info
"YUP.   and  in  most cases  you dont  have to   ground   the strings etc..."
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Humbucker pick-up info

I've made several CBG's using the piezo buzzer pick-up wired straight to a 1/4 jack, and I've tried the factory wired with volume and tone pots and they all work great, but my question is can you wire a humbucker straight to a 1/4 jack just like the piezo's or not.See More
Oct 9, 2012
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"Where did you get the tail piece? I've been looking for that style. Thanks David"
Aug 22, 2012
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"Anyone know the best location for the piezo pick-up???"
Aug 16, 2012
David Prewitt posted a status
"Tried the radio shack pick-up in my second CBG with no luck, sandwiched between wood but wouldn't pick-up, will try mounting under strings."
Aug 16, 2012
David Prewitt posted a status
"Any ideas on how to support a neck that doesn't run through the body. Looking to make a full electric and need space for pick-up to mount."
Aug 14, 2012
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"Heres my 1st CBG necks a little long, will make the next 1 shorter."
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David Prewitt posted a status
"Can anyone help me, I've bought the piezo pick-up at radio shack and mono 1/4 jack. what prongs do i hook my red and black wires to."
Aug 13, 2012

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