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10th Feb 2012, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by walcen  Hey hey Dave How go's it buddy? I have a serious confession mate, I was over your way on Aus day week end and even called in to fairy meadows for groceries but unfortunately my cuz has been ill and I wanted to spend as much time as I could with him. But next time for sure. I'm just getting ready for another build, another Les Paul but this time with proper wood LOL. regards Wal | No worries Wal, family comes first ! Got a build just finished, I'll take some shots this weekend and upload them on the forum |
10th Feb 2012, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by walcen Thanks floody but I think many potential builders shy away due to the cost factor, lack of information and support. My first build would've been fire wood if not for the help of forum members and Giving stuff away is what this forum,s about, anything to encourage fresh builders is good. Plans shoved in a drawer are no good to anyone.
Not so much generosity, more so common sense. | Yea I hear ya. I've been keen to get another one under way but just can't find the money. Im building a replacement body for someone though which is something I guess |
12th Feb 2012, 06:11 PM
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Hay im new to the site. Looking to build a guitar for my little cus. Your plans and info is going to be a massive help. 
If you have a lead on how to pick up parts Electrics/switches and anything else needed im a first time build. I need all the help i can get 
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12th Feb 2012, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by davidkomadina Hay im new to the site. Looking to build a guitar for my little cus. Your plans and info is going to be a massive help.
If you have a lead on how to pick up parts Electrics/switches and anything else needed im a first time build. I need all the help i can get
Dave | STEWMAC.COM : Guitar Parts, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Hardware, Tools, Supplies, Free Information
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12th Feb 2012, 08:52 PM
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Stewmac will have everything you need. Australian luthier supplies should have everything as well |
23rd Feb 2012, 03:24 PM
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| | PAF Humbucker winding specs
Hi all, I'd like to share my pickup experience with anyone who's interested.
The original PAFs had more windings on the slug coil than the polepiece coil, and both coils are unpotted. Old PAFs weren't made in separate neck and bridge-position models, and their DC resistance varied from 7-9K ohms.
I followed the instructions that came with the StewMac humbucker kits, and I highly recommend these kits as they are excellent quality and good value when you consider that less than $40 you can produce pickups that perform as good if not better that any you purchase anywhere.
I wound my PAFs as follows.
My Choice of wire in this case was AWG 43 plain enamelled because it's was what I happened have, and they are wired as standard 50's, no fancy coil taps.
Neck pickup, Mid 7K Ohms.
Slug Coil 4k Ohms At 4466 Turns
Pole Piece Coil 3.5k Ohms At 3744 Turns.
Bridge pickup, Low 8K Ohms.
Slug Coil 4.25k Ohms At 4828 Turns.
Pole Piece Coil 4k Ohms At 4466 Turns.
I'm not a connoisseur of humbuckers but these words have been used to describe the sound of my Les Paul build by all the musicians that have played it. Awesome, Magnificent, Ballsy, Incredible, Sharp, Crisp, Clean, Bright, bla bla bla. These were my first diy pickups, and if I can do it anyone can cause I aint that smart.
Regards to all
Wal
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23rd Feb 2012, 07:54 PM
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Ya better send set over to me Wal. I'll give them a thorough workout! Id love to wind my own.. unfortunately I don't even have time to build guitars at the moment. One day lol | | |
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