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High Pitch Static/Noise Source

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richey Kay Mar 25, 2014. 6 Replies 0 Likes

My first set of pickups or something in the wiring is causing a high pitched buzz. Any thoughts on possible cause?I tried connecting the strings to ground. When tone is lowest it's not so bad. Higher…Continue

Shellac for potting?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mel Ristau Mar 22, 2014. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Is the insulation on most coil wire shellac?If so, any reason I should NOT use it to pot?Potting helps any loose windings from vibrating?Continue

36, 26, 17 strings & A, D, and G strings?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mel Ristau Mar 17, 2014. 14 Replies 1 Like

couple of very basic questions related to first tuning of my CBG…I bought a set of electric guitar strings that are labeled 46, 36, 26, 17, 13 10 and understand that for a 3-string I’m supposed to…Continue

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Three string pickup coil wind and magnet orientation?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mel Ristau Feb 27, 2014. 23 Replies 0 Likes

Wanting to make my own pickup just for the heck-uv-it and because my hands are big. (I'm using .5" string spacing.) Can someone point me to info on building a single coil for three string?

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