Grey Strat Flatwork Question

[Jim Shine]

Yeah, the lacquer was used on the raw bobbin assembly before winding (they would tape the solder points off to prevent fumes from forming when the iron hit the eyelets). Just a dry coat. But the potting is no doubt shellac based, not lacquer as the alcohol will not soften lacquer. Elektrisola still sells this wire. It is called "self-Bonding". They manufacture this potting solution on the wire. It is activated by both heat or dipping in ethanol or methanol (alcohol).

This stuff goes way back as I have used the alcohol trick on 1959 Jazzmaster pickups with sheer success.

[zparts]

When you get into the other makes, do not stock with the top black, bottom gray formula because it is not universal. All the pickups that use one type of bobbin piece, like P-Bass, Jazz bass, Jazzmaster, etc are totally gray.

Has anyone found the 70's material? It is marbled blues and grays that yellows to a grayish green color.

Good to know. Thanks. Pictures are coming BTW. It just takes time with new products.

[Evilbiker]

Can you please make for Jazz and P-bass too!! Black or gray

[Spence]

Has anyone found the 70's material? It is marbled blues and grays that yellows to a grayish green color.

You will never find this material anywhere unless someone has a secret stash. You would have to get this stuff custom made aand for what? Is anyone here apart from me interested in getting this stuff made? I doubt it. The key ingredients of this material are still easily available.