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Comment by Ted Crocker on June 1, 2015 at 5:14am

This is what you need Ken.  Just omit the tone control.

I recommend using a 3 way switch when combining a piezo and mag.

Find all of my wiring diagrams & schematics here:

http://handmademusicclubhouse.com/photo/albums/wiring-diagrams-sche...

Comment by smilingdog1 on May 31, 2015 at 8:11am

Ted Crokers Homemade music clubhouse

Use his search for wiring diagrams. There are several topics listed on this subject so you'll have to navigate a little to find the diagram you need.

I would suggest wiring & soldering on a template or thin cardboard, then plug it in for a test prior to installation, this gives you room to correct any error before cramming it into the tight pockets in the guitar body.

Comment by Ken Vickets on May 31, 2015 at 6:34am

Looking to wire up 1 mag pickup, and 1 piezo, each with separate volume pot, sharing I jack. Comments or diagram?

Comment by Dave Lynas on March 17, 2015 at 11:51pm

Hii Cynthia, I,ve received lots of help with wiring on Nation. Just ask and you shall receive. Ted Crocker helped me the most. He showed clear plan schematics that worked. I,ve seen lots of clear photos from the guts of CBN builds also. Look into some of the photo files from builders you like. Some show step by step shots on some of their builds. Welcome to Nation.....

Comment by Thomas "Duck" Petry on March 17, 2015 at 5:11pm

Hi Cynthia. I don't claim to know the answers to your question, but there is a lot of good info here.

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/cbgwiringelectronics

Welcome to the Nation and have fun with your builds.

Comment by Cynthia on March 17, 2015 at 3:40pm

im new and a puppy in the big dog park. It seems that folks show glorious photos of outside finish, but none of the mechanics in the guts. I have a bridge with rod piazo and 1/4" plug.  Now what? I see pre-amps at Gitty. and other bits, is a pre-amp needed?  Better question is "How does this stuff work" and what is a good book for CBG wiring? Im making Uke's and 3 strings for starters, some of my boxes are too thin for acoustic, so this is all new.  

Comment by Dave Lynas on February 24, 2015 at 5:35am

The strings don,t hit but your fingers hit the pickup much easier.

Comment by jeff Cadzow on February 24, 2015 at 2:26am

Thanks Brian
So it's pretty close, do i not have to worry about the strings vibrating and hitting the pickup?

Comment by Brian Revels on February 24, 2015 at 1:19am

On a Gibson I have, the strings are about 3/16ths of an inch (sorry, not good with metrics yet) above the humbuckers. On an Ibanez I have with single-coils the string are closer to an 8th of an inch.  I don't think I would go higher than around 3/16ths to a quarter inch.  Any higher and I think you'd be sacrificing signal strength/volume.

Comment by Brian Revels on February 24, 2015 at 1:16am

 jeff Cadzow I am not sure if you are making this so the pickup height is adjustable. If so, then you can Google, "String height above pickups".  You will find all sorts of good info there within the first few sites (including a YouTube video with some tips and tricks. 

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