last night I had my first go at winding a pickup... I used 3 switch magnets 20x5mm , 42 gauge wire, end plates made from a box insert, and a hand drill to wind. My respect now goes out to all who have succeeded... I didn't notice the start end wire had snapped until the wound was about 4000. may just keep this one as a souvenir of a sore arm.

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Comment by Steve Becker on November 4, 2009 at 12:08pm
Same thing happened to me. I took a deep breath, grabbed the x-acto knife and sliced off 5000 wraps. I immediately put 5000 back on (carefully). It sucks, but there's not much else you can do. It's like anything else; you learn by your mistakes.
Comment by Bluesheart on November 4, 2009 at 3:56am
Very nice. I sure would wind that again. Be a shame not to use it since youve gone this far.
Comment by JUJU on November 4, 2009 at 12:51am
Thats a shame about the wire snappin - gutted for you mate - nice try thought soon you will have it off to a T - dont let it put you off :-)
juju.
Comment by RETROROD on November 4, 2009 at 12:44am
beautifull job on that pickup....A work of art...Retro
Comment by Roosterman on November 3, 2009 at 11:05pm
Yup... least its pretty!! :o)
Comment by HOGS GRUNT on November 3, 2009 at 10:32pm
Full marks for trying. Looks good.

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