Pickup Resources

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Parts Available.
STEWMAC.COM : Guitar Parts, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Hardware, Tools, Supplies, Free Information
Guitar Pickup Parts & Rewinding Supplies - Guitar Parts USA
http://www.bustedaxe.com/
Guitar Pickup Part by Type - Mojotone.com
http://www.addiction-fx.com/
Magnet Wire
Electrical Test Equipment, Manufacturing Metalworking items in BAE MAGNET WIRE store on eBay!
Copper Wire Manufacturer, Specialty Wire Manufacturer
http://apexjr.com/wire.html

Post's Links:
http://music-electronics-forum.com/t24197/
http://music-electronics-forum.com/t5313/
http://www.skguitar.com/SKGS/sk/Index.htm

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How-To Videos.
The Posts listed below have links to How to make Pickup Videos.
I will list more as I find them.
http://music-electronics-forum.com/t24304/

How-To Instructions.
Humbuckers
STEWMAC.COM : Instructions for Humbucker Kit
Single Coils
STEWMAC.COM : Instructions for Pickup Kit for Strat
Jazz Bass
STEWMAC.COM : Instructions for Pickup Kit for Jazz Bass
P-Bass
STEWMAC.COM : Instructions for Pickup Kit for P-Bass

Books
Jason Lollar Pickup Winding Instruction Book
Pickup Winding Book
Mario Milan-Pickups-Windings-Magnets-Electric-Guitar book
Amazon.com: Pickups, Windings and Magnets: ... And the Guitar Became Electric (9781574242096): Mario Milan: Books
Dave Hunter-Guitar-Pickups-Handbook
Amazon.com: The Guitar Pickups Handbook (9780879309312): Dave Hunter: Books

Pickup Specs.






http://www.salvarsan.org/pickups/Coil_Estimator.html

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How-To Charge Alnico Magnets.
The Posts listed below have links to How to Charge Magnets.
There are many more if You do a detailed search.
http://music-electronics-forum.com/t18256/
http://music-electronics-forum.com/t3545/
http://music-electronics-forum.com/t24752/
http://music-electronics-forum.com/t12638/
http://music-electronics-forum.com/t27052/

Magnet stagger.

[Stratz]

Great stuff Terry!
Thanks for the effort!

[cenizasblancas]

Thanks Terry, great help!!!

[cenizasblancas]

i have a cuestion, when you degauss magnets, what type of ceramic magnet do i need for this? type 6,8? size?

Thanks

[big_teee]

This is how I degauss magnets enough to make them easier to handle and work with.
I have two ceramic blocks, C5 or C8, is UnKnown, stuck to my work desk.
Probably C8, that seems to be the most popular.
I pass the Alnico magnet, or pickup over the two ceramic blocks, Starting at one end, and out the other end.
I turn the Alnico over and do it again.
When I am done working with the Pickup, like mounting them in the flatwork, I recharge with NEOs.
My pictures use a already made pickup for an example.
My Ceramic block magnets are just cheap magnets from Harbor Freight discount tool store.
Good Luck,
T

[cenizasblancas]

Thanks Terry!!!

[tonequester]

How-To Videos.
The Posts listed below have links to How to make Pickup Videos.
I will list more as I find them.
http://music-electronics-forum.com/t24304/

How-To Instructions.
Humbuckers
STEWMAC.COM : Instructions for Humbucker Kit
Single Coils
STEWMAC.COM : Instructions for Pickup Kit for Strat
Jazz Bass
STEWMAC.COM : Instructions for Pickup Kit for Jazz Bass
P-Bass
STEWMAC.COM : Instructions for Pickup Kit for P-Bass
Jason Lollar Pickup Winding Instruction Book
Pickup Winding Book

tonequester here. Hey big---tee ! Man, you gave me the "Bonanza" on the "roll your own" pick-up" query. I,ve added each "thread" to my list of things to study in the morning. I generally
do my studying in the morning when I seem to be sslightly more with it. It doesn't interfere with practice either . I'm the only one who's "retired" so evenings into nights are the rule for
all but my private practice, which I do whenever. I really appreciate the info, and the time that you put in gathering it for others benefit. I may yet become an "old timer" yet, other than just in age. May all good things come YOUR way. tonequester. Quote : "It's very easy to learn, and very hard to master. ......Sonny Terry,...bluesman.

[tonequester]

Great info big---teee.

tonequester here. Hey big---tee ! Man, you gave me the "Bonanza" on the "roll your own" pick-up" query. I,ve added each "thread" to my list of things to study in the morning. I generally
do my studying in the morning when I seem to be sslightly more with it. It doesn't interfere with practice either . I'm the only one who's "retired" so evenings into nights are the rule for
all but my private practice, which I do whenever. I really appreciate the info, and the time that you put in gathering it for others benefit. I may yet become an "old timer" yet, other than just in age. May all good things come YOUR way. tonequester. Quote : "It's very easy to learn, and very hard to master. ......Sonny Terry,...bluesman.

tonequester here.

Another BIG thanks big---teee ! All of the stuff that you shared is giving me "the bug". I believe that I'll have a go at building my own, as soon as I am able to procure the necessities. One question. Do you think that it might be a good idea to start out with one of the Stew-Mac kits ? They seem to be reasonably priced. I was thinking of the Strat model with Alnico 2 magnets. Thanks again. Have a great one 1 tonequester.
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tonequester here.

Another BIG thanks big---teee ! All of the stuff that you shared is giving me "the bug". I believe that I'll have a go at building my own, as soon as I am able to procure the necessities. One question. Do you think that it might be a good idea to start out with one of the Stew-Mac kits ? They seem to be reasonably priced. I was thinking of the Strat model with Alnico 2 magnets. Thanks again. Have a great one 1 tonequester.
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Yes I highly recommend starting with a kit.
I started with StewMac Humbucker kits, because I mainly have humbucker guitars.
Mojo also sells kits.
I primarily buy from Mojo now.
Pickup Part Kits
The most popular Magnet is the A5 for strat coils.
I prefer the A5s, but A2s would be good also.
good luck,
T

[copperheadroads]

Nice job Terry
It just might,Just might cut down on those "Where to buy parts" threads ...Let's hope anyway

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Nice job Terry
I just might,Just might cut down on those "Where to buy parts" threads ...Let's hope anyway

It has cut down on the redundant where to buy, and How to threads.
So we can refer them to this one resources thread.
It is a good reference for novice and veteran alike.
I come here to get links occasionally.
Good Luck,
T

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tonequester here.


I wish that the Stew-Mac guys would include enough wire in their kits for one pick-up. near as I can tell, a beginner has to buy a 5lb. roll at $30.00 plus and may find
he has no talent for it, or it's just too much work. One thing that's always hacked me off about many kits is that they don't include everything you need, and often you have to search
mightily to find what's been left out. A good example of this is the S.S. power amp kits that i've looked at. They all leave it up to you to find a power transformer, and sometimes the whole supply with filtering. many of the companies don't even offer the power supplies needed as another kit. Just me pitching a bitch. on the brighter side, I purchased a heavy-duty rotary tool that I believe iI could rig for winding. At least i plan to experiment with it. I only lack for the specialized tools that I checked out in Stew-Mac, and after thinking about it, once you've got'em
you've got'em. I don't lack for patience, but money......... tonequester.

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tonequester here.


Thanks big-teee, for the info about procuring parts.When I get the tools together I plan to try this at least one time, and with one of the kits. i now have an adjustable speed
rotary tool that runs at a pretty slow speed, and is fairly heavy duty. I plan to test it out with a make-shift set -up shortly. i know there is a Hell of a lot more to it than that,but I figured it
would be a good place to start, and a must to get down. I'm sure that it takes a lot of practice, no matter what "rig" you have to work with.
Thanks again for helping the "newbie'. Happy Winding ! tonequester.