Where Can I buy Parts

[captcoolaid]

Thanks Tee. They are putting a site up now so they will not have to do Ebay anymore. I think that has been part of the issue with getting ahold of them. I know they are tired of Ebay at this point.

[copperheadroads]

I always just emailed them when i wanted something & browsed via ebay
& that worked mostly
I always assumed Dennis or Hannah was overwhelmed by a zillion (1 magnets orders) for the swappers all over the planet from the popular forums

Anyway i'm glad we can contact them again & i am interested in some stuff

[Addiction-fx(hannah)]

Hey guys!!!! They are avaliable right now!! I got them in! <3 Email me if you are interested!! Also got strat tubing!!!! <3

Addiction-fx@hotmail.com!!!!

[rjb]

The object of rewinding is to 1. Save Money 2. Make a better Pickup than Stock
3. Better Quality for less money than stock 4. Make something a bit different than norm

In my case, it's usually 5. fix something you broke.

Later,
-rb

[rjb]

Who is You?
You quoted me, so is the You supposed to be Me?

This reminds me of dialog from Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
"No, I meant my wife. Your wife is Martha."
Or something like that.

-rb

[Jim Shine]

My #1 reason to start rewinding was I was only working on vintage guitars for many years (mostly Fender) and dead pickups were very common. The CBS stuff I had a local guy winding and older stuff went to a couple different people. I used Jim Rolph (we used to chat on the phone quite a bit in the 90's) and a guy named Peter Leonard in Canada. The local guy didn't have an eye for detail and I was getting pickups that should have had 42 PE back with 44 pink poly. Peter did a great job, was very reasonable, and had a good eye, so I started sending him everything, but it would slow down my turn around time shipping and such so I started rewinding on my own.

[big_teee]

Please keep this thread on track so beginners will read it and have ideas where to buy parts.
If you have additional Places to buy parts please list them here.
Right now I buy most things from Mojo.
A few things from StewMac, and GuitarParts USA.
Thanks,
Terry

[Jim Shine]

Ok. Find your local electronics surplus warehouses and paw around. Ham radio conventions will yield useful items as well. The best deals require effort and work and are not as easy and placing an order.

[big_teee]

Where does everyone buy pickup tape?
I have used the paper and fabric pickup tape from Stewmac.
I just hate to make an order for Paper tape.
Any cheaper places to buy that kind of stuff.
Thanks,
T

[David Schwab]

Where does everyone buy pickup tape?
I have used the paper and fabric pickup tape from Stewmac.
I just hate to make an order for Paper tape.
Any cheaper places to buy that kind of stuff.

I buy black paper tape from art supply stores.

[ReWind]

I buy black paper tape from art supply stores.

Me too. I've found a quick wipe on / wipe off of a few drops of olive oil gives the paper tape the wet aged look. You know... if you're into that sort of thing. Otherwise you're just making a humbucker salad. I think it allows the adhesive to bleed through the paper faster than normal. I don't actually leave any oil on for more than a few seconds.

[big_teee]

Me too. I've found a quick wipe on / wipe off of a few drops of olive oil gives the paper tape the wet aged look. You know... if you're into that sort of thing. Otherwise you're just making a humbucker salad. I think it allows the adhesive to bleed through the paper faster than normal. I don't actually leave any oil on for more than a few seconds.

Wouldn't that make the tape come loose?
I'm not in to any of that aging Stuff.
I like my things I build to look Shiney and new!
T

[ReWind]

Wouldn't that make the tape come loose?
I'm not in to any of that aging Stuff.
I like my things I build to look Shiney and new!
T

No, not at all. I only use a few drops and I wipe it on and right off a few seconds later. It just softens the outside of the tape and seems to accelerate the natural aging. Here's a photo (not great lighting, sorry):

...but if you like new and shiny, you probably wouldn't be into it.

[big_teee]

No, not at all. I only use a few drops and I wipe it on and right off a few seconds later. It just softens the outside of the tape and seems to accelerate the natural aging. Here's a photo (not great lighting, sorry):

...but if you like new and shiny, you probably wouldn't be into it.

That really looks nice.
You do nice Work!
I don't build mine like that, and I always use insulated Lead wire.
If I don't use covers I tape the outside with the fabric tape.
I always use a shorter leg base plate also.
Did I mention I don't do Vintage!
Keep Rockin!
T

[ReWind]

Thanks, man! The fluorescent lighting makes them look a little yellow, but you get the idea. I was mostly just trying to show how the paper tape can get that look.