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[sprocket]

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.

Congrats , nice job in there

[David Schwab]

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.

Nice looking pickups. But you gotta screw them pole screws down! I keep mine flush with the top of the pickup. That keeps the coils closer to the strings. Sounds fuller that way.

You should get some of the black cloth tape if you want to cover up the wires.

[big_teee]

Nice looking pickups. But you gotta screw them pole screws down! I keep mine flush with the top of the pickup. That keeps the coils closer to the strings. Sounds fuller that way.

You should get some of the black cloth tape if you want to cover up the wires.

Don't you know these PAF Boys always run Nickel Covers.
He has it set up for a cover, and the screws are about right when You put the cover on it!
That is why no Cloth tape, No bother, When you use a metal cover!
T

[ReWind]

Nice looking pickups. But you gotta screw them pole screws down! I keep mine flush with the top of the pickup. That keeps the coils closer to the strings. Sounds fuller that way.

You should get some of the black cloth tape if you want to cover up the wires.

I keep the poll screws up for two reasons. I do fit covers on them and that helps line them up properly and then keep the screws at about the right height when covered and set to the string radius (I keep the G and high E bit higher usually), but I also prefer the slightly brighter sound of having the screw up a bit. If I sell them uncovered (which I don't really do anymore other than custom sets) I lower the screws, knowing that most others prefer a more balanced sound between the coils.

Don't you know these PAF Boys always run Nickel Covers.
He has it set up for a cover, and the screws are about right when You put the cover on it!
That is why no Cloth tape, No bother, When you use a metal cover!
T

Hey, I used gold covers once!

[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

We sure got away from where to buy Paper tape, and where to buy parts.
I can't find the 1/4" paper tape like StewMac Sells anywhere else.
I guess I will buy a roll of the .26" cloth Tape sold by mojo, on my next order.
Some guys use the mylar tape like S. Duncan uses.
I wonder where they buy the Mylar.
T

[copperheadroads]

I guess I will buy a roll of the .26" cloth Tape sold by mojo, on my next order.
Some guys use the mylar tape like S. Duncan uses.
I wonder where they buy the Mylar.
T

So is this fiber tape cloth or what ?
3M #11 Black Fiber Coil Tape (.260 x 72 yards)
did any one try it

[big_teee]

So is this fiber tape cloth or what ?
3M #11 Black Fiber Coil Tape (.260 x 72 yards)
did any one try it

I'm fixing to make an order with mojo I will get a roll and see what it is.
It cost plenty, but looks like a big roll.
I just love the 1/4 inch paper that SM sells but that is all I need, so I guess I will try the Mojo.
T

[SonnyW]

We sure got away from where to buy Paper tape, and where to buy parts.
I can't find the 1/4" paper tape like StewMac Sells anywhere else.
I guess I will buy a roll of the .26" cloth Tape sold by mojo, on my next order.
Some guys use the mylar tape like S. Duncan uses.
I wonder where they buy the Mylar.
T

You might want to check this out - it's not exactly the same but it is kind of close to the Stewmac Tape just a little shinier. You do have to buy 12 rolls minimum though.

1/4" x 60 yards Black Masking Tape S-7161BL - Uline

[big_teee]

You might want to check this out - it's not exactly the same but it is kind of close to the Stewmac Tape just a little shinier. You do have to buy 12 rolls minimum though.

1/4" x 60 yards Black Masking Tape S-7161BL - Uline

Hey Sonny:
Thanks a lot!
That looks Great.
Are you using that tape?
I may need to get some of the Snazzy Purple!
T

[FunkyKikuchiyo]

3M lightblock tape is awfully nice, too. It isn't the best dielectric tape out there, (it was never intended to be) but it is still pretty good. I've used it for shielding pole pieces, though I just use it for the outside of coils now. It looks good, conforms well without breaking, and it sticks well without destroying a coil when you try to take it off.

I think it is #235, but without going downstairs into the shop, that is just a guess.

[SonnyW]

Hey Sonny:
Thanks a lot!
That looks Great.
Are you using that tape?
I may need to get some of the Snazzy Purple!
T

Yes, it's what I am using now. I found this when looking for some 1/4 inch regular masking tape to use for masking fretboards for leveling.
Here's a photo of a bucker bobbin from one I'm building today, and also some samples of the front and back sides of the different kinds of black 1/4 inch tape I have around.