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Lets talk OHMs

Started by ILL GREEN. Last reply by Skeesix Jul 22, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes

There is an old myth about pickups and ohms. Though I understand the misunderstanding of higher ohms equals a hotter pickup. You take an electrical meter, measuring the ohm of a pickup, the numbers…Continue

Best Coils?

Started by ILL GREEN. Last reply by Skeesix Mar 20, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes

What is the best quality coils out there? Stewmac has coils but they were too expensive, so I took a ride with cheap alternatives and was not disappointed.My findings are that coils made by…Continue

Wiring two P90s like P Bass pickups?

Started by ILL GREEN. Last reply by ILL GREEN Feb 14, 2019. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hey guys, I am starting to get my hands dirty in making my own homegrown pickups. I figured a custom CBG should have custom pickups.I decided to tackle the P90 design because thats my favorite sound…Continue

Making Useful Pickups With Neodymium

Started by David Harris. Last reply by John Mar 25, 2017. 7 Replies 0 Likes

I have tried a couple and they come out extremely bright and harsh. Is there a way to warm them up?Continue

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Comment by Andy Stone on December 2, 2014 at 7:59am: My winding machine with £1 shop calculator counter , just wire a switch to the = button and input 1+1 before starting!

Comment by Andy Stone on December 2, 2014 at 7:57am

Comment by Andy Stone on December 2, 2014 at 7:56am: Only about 30-50 ohms -no I haven't forgotten the k.

Comment by Andy Stone on December 2, 2014 at 7:53am: I make low impedance PUs, (Les Paul style) only require about 350 turns but need either a preamp or transformer.

Comment by Mr. Toad on September 29, 2013 at 6:42pm: I would think that if you kept your guitar in the bedroom with you the light would keep you awake at night if you used lightning bugs.

Comment by Mark Bliss on September 29, 2013 at 12:44pm: Keep in mind, lightning bugs are the preferred species for this operation.

(Shh, secret formula, dont tell anyone.)

Comment by Skeesix on September 29, 2013 at 12:41pm: Oh yes, I forgot - 10% bug parts - it adds mojo. :>)

Comment by Skeesix on September 28, 2013 at 11:58am: 80% paraffin to 20% beeswax.

Comment by Mr. Toad on September 27, 2013 at 6:14pm: Thanks a lot Skeesix. What ratio paraffin to bees wax do you use?

Comment by Skeesix on September 27, 2013 at 6:11am: I've researched using shellac in the past, and the consensus was not to use it due to it not drying quickly and/or completely. I believe this was for dipping the pickup in a container of shellac, not some other method. The other problem is not being able to unwind the coil in the future for repairs without breaking the wires or damaging the bobbin. So I ended up using wax for those reasons, and because it doesn't have fumes.

In production, either wax or lacquer is commonly used. Sometimes you see epoxy. In the old days, varnish was used a lot, and sometimes shellac.

For a home hobbyist, who has more time to let things dry, I think shellac could be worked with. Maybe brushing on a limited amount several times during winding, then giving it time to dry before proceeding.

I think I would use a two pound cut, as a one pound cut is extremely thin and may not bind the wires together.

Here's a thread where they talk about oven drying when dipping shellac: http://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=83530