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First tremolo build, cbg #63

Posted by Scott aka Farmer Ted on November 22, 2013 at 6:32pm

Well this one was a challenge, but less difficult than I had anticipated. Oh, right, details, shmee-tails....Johnson bolt-on fig. maple/rosewood neck, brass neck bolts with threaded inserts (a real bugger if not careful when installing), budget tremolo bridge...lipstick humbucker, vol/tone.

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Bluesheart November 23, 2013 at 11:04am

She is a pretty thing!!
Scott aka Farmer Ted November 23, 2013 at 8:22am

Yes, I was surprised too about the output. I've used single lipsticks before, and they usually measure around 3.4K ohms.
David McQueen November 23, 2013 at 8:02am

That is hot. I always thought lipstick pickups were lighter than most others.
Scott aka Farmer Ted November 23, 2013 at 7:08am

The humbucker sounds sweet...clean or otherwise. It is hot, as wired now (15.6K). I did not install a coil tap (push/pull potentiometer) to split the two coils, but I may do that still if the potential buyer wants it that way.
David McQueen November 22, 2013 at 9:22pm

Lovely and clean. How is the sound from the lipstick humbucker?
Clock The Wolf November 22, 2013 at 9:09pm

Neat-O!