Mid postion volume drop in LP

[David Schwab]

It does sound sort of hollow, with a kind of Skynrd vibe. The wiring is fine, so it's probably phase. That's pretty embarrassing. I'll switch the wires tonight and see.

Now to find an analog meter...

If you wire up both pickups the same way, they should be working in phase with each other.

Just make note of how you wire them up, and do it the same way for both pickups. This includes magnet orientation.

I made a little chart to follow in case I have a brain cramp and forget.

[ShannonH]

I made a little chart to follow in case I have a brain cramp and forget.

Me too, but after taking care of the little ones and then wiring after midnite, schtuff happens! Thanks so much for all the great responses!

[ShannonH]

and the winner is....

the bridge pickup, careful steuthing, or blind, do da luck. take your pick. That's irritating, but it was one of my first winds, so I may have to absolve myself.

Peace

[David Schwab]

Was it out of phase? You know, it can be either one. There isn't a right or wrong polarity if it's not in comparison to another pickup. Otherwise it's kind of arbitrary.

As long as you make your pickups so the polarity can be easily swapped at the wire, which isn't possible with 2 conductor vintage style cable, any one can get two different brands of pickups to get along.

[ShannonH]

Was it out of phase? You know, it can be either one. There isn't a right or wrong polarity if it's not in comparison to another pickup. Otherwise it's kind of arbitrary.

As long as you make your pickups so the polarity can be easily swapped at the wire, which isn't possible with 2 conductor vintage style cable, any one can get two different brands of pickups to get along.

I made them with pushup vintage style (braided on the outside). I may change that after this experience. It is out of phase, just a simple wire inversion under the cover. grrrr.