Hiding the worms

kevinT · 03-26-2008, 05:25 PM

Just wondering if anyone has any good tips on concealing lead wires before final taping.

I usually have the end wires end on the outside of both bobbins, solder everything together and tuck them underneath the bobbins to hide them.

As you know, there just isn't enough room to be able to easily hide them. Does anyone have any techniques for making this task a little less cumbersome and more effective?

Also, while visiting Duncan's forum, there were some customers who complained about wires that were visible....so it seems that folks don't like to see the worms.

Stan H · 03-26-2008, 08:14 PM

I know it's a PITA but that's how I do it too. I can usually get them stuffed in there pretty well (under and between the bobbins). Trick is not to make your pigtails too long.

Spence · 03-26-2008, 10:00 PM

Kevin, covers were developed for people like that. Those who removed the covers and got all shitty about the hookups were traditionally driven out of town and sent to boot camps. I would imagine John McCain would bring back this policy if elected.
Cue Possum anti-republican rant

David Schwab · 03-27-2008, 01:22 AM

I like the way some humbuckers I've sen have printed circuit boards under the two bobbins to make the connections. That eliminates a lot of the mess and clutter. Doesn't look vintage, but the way it's been done could use updating.

03-26-2008, 05:25 PM	#1
kevinT Tone Mechanic Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,005	Hiding the worms Just wondering if anyone has any good tips on concealing lead wires before final taping. I usually have the end wires end on the outside of both bobbins, solder everything together and tuck them underneath the bobbins to hide them. As you know, there just isn't enough room to be able to easily hide them. Does anyone have any techniques for making this task a little less cumbersome and more effective? Also, while visiting Duncan's forum, there were some customers who complained about wires that were visible....so it seems that folks don't like to see the worms. Last edited by kevinT; 03-26-2008 at 06:32 PM.

03-26-2008, 08:14 PM	#2
Stan H Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny South Florida, USA Posts: 343	I know it's a PITA but that's how I do it too. I can usually get them stuffed in there pretty well (under and between the bobbins). Trick is not to make your pigtails too long. __________________ -Stan Stan Hinesley Pickups My Space

03-26-2008, 10:00 PM	#3
Spence Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Dog House Posts: 1,334	Kevin, covers were developed for people like that. Those who removed the covers and got all shitty about the hookups were traditionally driven out of town and sent to boot camps. I would imagine John McCain would bring back this policy if elected. Cue Possum anti-republican rant __________________ www.shedpickups.com

03-27-2008, 01:22 AM	#4
David Schwab Pickup Maker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 5,567	I like the way some humbuckers I've sen have printed circuit boards under the two bobbins to make the connections. That eliminates a lot of the mess and clutter. Doesn't look vintage, but the way it's been done could use updating. __________________ Those who create are rare; those who cannot are numerous. Therefore, the latter are stronger. - Coco Chanel www.sgd-lutherie.com www.myspace.com/sgdlutherie www.myspace.com/davidschwab

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)