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how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Colin Sep 8, 2019. 20 Replies 0 Likes

I bought by mail a couple of twin piezo pickups. On inspection I found the cables connecting the discs to the pots to be so long that I couldn't install them into the narrow profile cigar box. As I…Continue

Tags: testing, circuit, faults, piezo

Ret position calculator. This site versus Stewmac and Instructables

Started this discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Aug 23, 2019. 10 Replies 0 Likes

For a 12 fret guitar and 635 mm scale length this site is at odds with two others. Which is right?The first three fret spacings (for brevity) from this site are 33.675; 65.461; 95.462From the other…Continue

Tags: calculator, position, fret

basics of electrifying a cbg?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat Aug 9, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Am starting out building cbg's and as I already have a small 20w amp and speakers will want to play around with making my noise loud. I do not understand what type of pickup to use and whether a…Continue

Tags: electronics, pre-amp, piezzo

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Colin replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Apols for silence....busy. I've checked all again but still no amplification. No worries though, it is now an acoustic, fully strung and tuned. Many thanks for help and friendly co-op I hope I might return the favour one…"

Sep 8, 2019

KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"How did you make out with your testing?"

Sep 7, 2019

KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Where is the fun in that and miss the surprised look on her face as she wipes the smile off of yours!"

Sep 4, 2019

Timothy Hunter replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"or you could just test it with your other meter.... wait? doesnt everyone have 2 or 3 multimeters???"

Sep 4, 2019

Colin replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Some advice needs really thinking about!"

Sep 3, 2019

KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"An alternative way to check it. Tell your wife to close her eyes and stick out her tongue because you have something for her to taste. Then you touch the battery on her tongue, If she slaps the shit out you, it's still good!"

Sep 3, 2019

Colin replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Some advice needs thinking about :-("

Sep 3, 2019

KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Just had to take the wind right out of the sails didn't you? LOL if it's a 9v battery, touch the terminals to your tongue. If you get a tingle its good! If you get knock on your ass, you lived a tazer!"

Sep 3, 2019

Colin replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Two good ideas, tks guys. They will have to wait until I get a new battery for the multimeter, though ! (thinks......how do I test the battery of a multimeter with a multimeter? Pls don't answer!)"

Sep 3, 2019

KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Thanks Tim, I couldn't give advice on testing piezos, because I didn't know, never dealt with them prior to building CBGs. Now I know. But I do suspect the Piezo, I "cooked" my first one thinking that they were indestructible. I…"

Sep 3, 2019

Timothy Hunter replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"it is possible you have damaged the piezos themself if you put too much heat into them. put your meter on the 200mV scale and put the leads across the solder points of the piezos. now tap the piezo, not too hard and see if you get any…"

Sep 3, 2019

KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Have you tested through the pots? Your locations are ok. Do you have a way to in solder your leads from the pots and solder direct to a output jack then plug into your amp? Also check your patch cord. As a matter of fact try that first!"

Sep 2, 2019

Colin replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Thanks for the tutorial; have tested each stage and joint; all seems well. The pots are A500K and B500K made by Dilwe. The small tab (resistor?) on the Tone pot has no text and the original advert on Amazon does not specify its…"

Sep 2, 2019

KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Turn the knob to the position between 200 and pnp then follow the earlier instructions. No offence, but some of the joints are questionable. When you test the center scrap off a little of the white(just enough to touch probe) otherwise you…"

Sep 2, 2019

Colin replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

Sep 2, 2019

KOOL DOG HOOCH replied to Colin's discussion how can I test circuit continuity of twin piezo pick-up installation?

"Hope this helps."

Sep 2, 2019

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