First build in years. - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T18:17:30Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/first-build-in-years?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat's a very good suggestion…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-06:2592684:Comment:31799842018-08-06T05:43:00.303ZPaul Craighttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulCraig
<p>That's a very good suggestion Taff.</p>
<p>That's a very good suggestion Taff.</p> Wiring diagram for RATdillac.…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-05:2592684:Comment:31751862018-08-05T09:07:33.382ZCause the Blue rathttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/CausetheBluerat
<p>Wiring diagram for RATdillac. There will be three volumes, two tones. The bridge will have it's own 500K volume and tone, Neck and mid will both have a 205K volume knob and they will both share one 250K tone. Each volume will be wired to be independent. So each pickup will only 'see' one volume. Still debating wether or not to wire in a master volume. There will be two five way switches. One for all three pickups and one just for the bridge humbucker. There is also one on,on,on, DPDT switch.…</p>
<p>Wiring diagram for RATdillac. There will be three volumes, two tones. The bridge will have it's own 500K volume and tone, Neck and mid will both have a 205K volume knob and they will both share one 250K tone. Each volume will be wired to be independent. So each pickup will only 'see' one volume. Still debating wether or not to wire in a master volume. There will be two five way switches. One for all three pickups and one just for the bridge humbucker. There is also one on,on,on, DPDT switch. This wiring will give me 44 different sounds out of one guitar. And is going to be a monster to complete. REALLY looking forward to this!!!!! </p>
<p>Information on this wiring</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaylqAbpUAM" target="_blank">Nine way strat wiring</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39XdnQDxuw4&frags=pl%2Cwn" target="_blank">Independent volume wiring</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://guitarelectronics.com/1-humbucker-1-volume-1-tone-5-way-lever-switch/" target="_blank">5way superswitch humbucker</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306710391?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306710391?profile=original" width="576" class="align-full"></a></p> Hi again, just thought I woul…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-02:2592684:Comment:31735602018-08-02T22:04:34.827ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi again, just thought I would show some of the slots I have cut the in way I mentioned above.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306710558?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306710558?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306712011?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306712011?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306712696?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306712696?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> Cheers…</p>
<p>Hi again, just thought I would show some of the slots I have cut the in way I mentioned above.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306710558?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306710558?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306712011?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306712011?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306712696?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306712696?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"></a> Cheers Taff</p> Hi cause, what I would do is…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-02:2592684:Comment:31738172018-08-02T21:01:04.090ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi cause, what I would do is to run a nut on one end run some superglue in the thread, or centerpunch either side of the nut.</p>
<p>For slots in timber I drill a hole at each end of the intended slot and saw between the two. Nice clean slot with nice rounded ends. Works in my Perspex and aluminium jigs too.</p>
<p>Taff </p>
<p>Hi cause, what I would do is to run a nut on one end run some superglue in the thread, or centerpunch either side of the nut.</p>
<p>For slots in timber I drill a hole at each end of the intended slot and saw between the two. Nice clean slot with nice rounded ends. Works in my Perspex and aluminium jigs too.</p>
<p>Taff </p> Drill press. I was on my very…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-02:2592684:Comment:31734322018-08-02T10:27:00.726ZCause the Blue rathttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/CausetheBluerat
<p>Drill press. I was on my very last 3 inch long slot. Just happen to think. "You know, I can set up a jig and cut these slots out with my jig saw..." Probably would have been faster than moving 1/16 of an inch at a time with a foster bit. </p>
<p>Was hoping to make one end permanent. so I wouldn't have to worry about it coming loose. </p>
<p>got an email today. Guess what pickups are coming. Yep, those Alexander Pribora pickups are now on their way here. So it's back to those going into this…</p>
<p>Drill press. I was on my very last 3 inch long slot. Just happen to think. "You know, I can set up a jig and cut these slots out with my jig saw..." Probably would have been faster than moving 1/16 of an inch at a time with a foster bit. </p>
<p>Was hoping to make one end permanent. so I wouldn't have to worry about it coming loose. </p>
<p>got an email today. Guess what pickups are coming. Yep, those Alexander Pribora pickups are now on their way here. So it's back to those going into this guitar. I'll now have three black pickups instead of one black and two white. Three switches came in today! The five way blade super switch, the regular five way blade switch. And the DPDT on on on switch. Yes, they are all going into this one build. But more on that when I get there. </p> Hi, file a small flat on the…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-01:2592684:Comment:31732552018-08-01T23:39:08.650ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi, file a small flat on the rod first gives the drill a better start. If it was me I normally use a nut on both ends, saves a lot of work.</p>
<p>Taff</p>
<p>Hi, file a small flat on the rod first gives the drill a better start. If it was me I normally use a nut on both ends, saves a lot of work.</p>
<p>Taff</p> Good carbide or titanium bits…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-01:2592684:Comment:31733362018-08-01T22:56:37.559ZPaul Craighttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulCraig
<p>Good carbide or titanium bits will cut right through. Hard to keep the holes straight unless your using a drill press and a vise though.</p>
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<p>Good carbide or titanium bits will cut right through. Hard to keep the holes straight unless your using a drill press and a vise though.</p>
<p></p> Oh no Paul. I WANT that out o…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-01:2592684:Comment:31728302018-08-01T08:53:39.243ZCause the Blue rathttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/CausetheBluerat
<p>Oh no Paul. I WANT that out of phase Fender sound between the fist and second pickup. And between the mid and neck. The wiring in this guitar is going to be off the wall crazy. But more on that once I get things in place. </p>
<p>Ater getting off work late last night I was in the garage till 6:30 in the morning making slots in wood with a foster bit. I'll be going back to the garage to finish those up tonight. Then I'll send em all up and spray paint them. Going to use EVA foam as pads on…</p>
<p>Oh no Paul. I WANT that out of phase Fender sound between the fist and second pickup. And between the mid and neck. The wiring in this guitar is going to be off the wall crazy. But more on that once I get things in place. </p>
<p>Ater getting off work late last night I was in the garage till 6:30 in the morning making slots in wood with a foster bit. I'll be going back to the garage to finish those up tonight. Then I'll send em all up and spray paint them. Going to use EVA foam as pads on the business end of the clamps. As far as the hex head bolts go. they be expensive. I can get a six foot 3/8 threaded rod for $6. I'd need two rods. Or I could buy 6" hex head 3/8 bolt for $1.80 each. Going to go to youtube and see just how hard it is to drill a hole through a 3/8 rod. Stick a pin in it to keep it from going through the clamp. I'll be using oversized washers so the pin wont get at the wrong angle and go through the slot. </p> I have a set of Dimarzio PAF'…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-01:2592684:Comment:31727712018-08-01T04:23:41.918ZPaul Craighttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulCraig
<p>I have a set of Dimarzio PAF's that are fantastic. I would be hard pressed to come up with a bad Dimarzio pickup.</p>
<p>The Bluesbucker will work great with the 69's, might have to spin the Bluesbucker 180 degrees to stop any "out of phase" issues with the middle pickup.</p>
<p>I have a guitar with a double coil bridge and singles in the middle and neck. I left the pickups in their usual positions, but I wired the 2 singles together in series as a humbucker. The Result is awesome tone. Both…</p>
<p>I have a set of Dimarzio PAF's that are fantastic. I would be hard pressed to come up with a bad Dimarzio pickup.</p>
<p>The Bluesbucker will work great with the 69's, might have to spin the Bluesbucker 180 degrees to stop any "out of phase" issues with the middle pickup.</p>
<p>I have a guitar with a double coil bridge and singles in the middle and neck. I left the pickups in their usual positions, but I wired the 2 singles together in series as a humbucker. The Result is awesome tone. Both singles were ceramic mag pickups measuring 5k for the neck and 5.5k for the middle. So they form a humbucker measuring 10.5k, but cover a wider space. Truly love the sound from that humbucker.</p> I'm finding I actually like t…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-07-31:2592684:Comment:31721812018-07-31T09:12:07.900ZCause the Blue rathttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/CausetheBluerat
<p>I'm finding I actually like them lower. You get a good overdrive sound but with the pickup at a higher volume. Your pickup retains more of it's tone. The pickups I was playing with were humbuckers. So they have a higher output,. Almost twice what the Fender 69's have. </p>
<p>Well the plans have changed again. I'll be pairing those two Fender 69's with a Dimazio 'Bluesbucker' I have from a previous install. Its output is 10.7 so it'll be quite a bit lower than the single coils. It's brighter…</p>
<p>I'm finding I actually like them lower. You get a good overdrive sound but with the pickup at a higher volume. Your pickup retains more of it's tone. The pickups I was playing with were humbuckers. So they have a higher output,. Almost twice what the Fender 69's have. </p>
<p>Well the plans have changed again. I'll be pairing those two Fender 69's with a Dimazio 'Bluesbucker' I have from a previous install. Its output is 10.7 so it'll be quite a bit lower than the single coils. It's brighter in tone than most humbuckers so it should fit well with the 69's. </p>
<p>I think I have more pickups laying around than I do distortion and fuzz pedals. And ya'll know I when nuts with them. : ) </p>