Potting Humbuckers question

[markeymark]

I've been potting my humbuckers after the pickup is put together and using rubberband to keep the tape from comming undone. Is it better to pot the individual coils before any tape is put on for better penetration?

Thanks
Peace

[Spence]

The Wax finds it's way in no problem. I think Fralin uses rubber bands to keep the tape in place. Are you experiencing problems with microphony after potting?

[markeymark]

Hi Spence,
I'm not having any issues with micrphonics. I'm just winding for some hi gain guys and was wondering if potting before taping is better. I'll go ahead and stick with the Fralin method.

Thanks bro!
Peace

[NightWinder]

I pot before. Then tape with paper...

[Spence]

Generally I only pot humbuckers if the circumstances make it a neccessity. Even if the pickup has a cover I'll pot them with the covers on and then clean up with a baby wipe before slamming them in the fridge.

[NightWinder]

The old fridge hun? Is there a reason for, beside the obvious cool down.

[mick]

You can grab a beer whilst you are there.............

[Spence]

Just that you lose less wax seeping out through the various holes.
And I'm always looking for an excuse to get roaring drunk. Brierley's rumbled me again!

[NightWinder]

Right on!!