Jonesyblues Custom Shop & ToneMojo.com

[jonesy]

The Russian .022 Caps are going Fasssssst... I also sill have some .022 Sprague HYREL PIO NOS Caps, .022 Relic'd PIO Caps and Vintage Volume Bleed kits. Also a few Vintage 1950 .047Bumble Bee Caps with nice leads.

PM, or email jonesyblues@yahoo.com Like always discounts to MLPF Members

[diceman]

Jonesy - you are a tone PIMP! I threw the green set of Russian caps in my Elitist - they sound very good, as expected (can't beat PIO) - pretty darn similar to the Vitamin Q's - which means that they rock. What blew my mind was the Bleed Kits - WOW! (Thanks much, BTW). I'll be ordering 2 more sets from you after the holidays - I put them in my Elitist and R8 in the neck circuit. I had no idea that they'd make such a huge difference!!!

Thanks again - you're the man - and I'll be in touch with you early next month for another order.

[jonesy]

Hey thanks, I appreciate the good feedback and am glad you like those Russian caps, I was really happy with them. Also glad those volume bleed kits are helping you out with your Tone Mojo If you need anything else just let me know OK?

[diceman]

Yeah, who was I kidding saying that I'd be waiting to order more bleed kits??!

(Not 2 minutes after I made my last post - I ordered two more sets from Jonesy!).

At $10/set, that is a hell of a deal and makes a world of difference in clarity w/ the volume rolled back - its by no means a "subtle" difference - those bleed kits are GREAT! Anyone who is on the fence about these kits should definitely try out a set.

Thanks again Jonesy!

[VastHorizon]

I would love to get a set of PIO caps and bleed kits but I do not know how to install them. Man, this is nasty...

[jonesy]

Originally Posted by vasthorizon

I would love to get a set of PIO caps and bleed kits but I do not know how to install them. Man, this is nasty...

It is fairly simple, you can install your new PIO caps just like old caps are installed. The bleed kits come with a little drawing and they are relatively simple as well I always offer help anytime you need it??

[5F6-A]

Originally Posted by jonesy

I got a few of the Russian Military Caps in

☭!!!!

BTW, I got my pair of 15 nf Spragues!!!
Here is one already soldered to the pot... almost ready to go in the guitar.

[jonesy]

Hey US Mail to EU , Sweet, let me know how they sound when you get done, I appreciate your input bro! Peace, jonesy

[diceman]

Originally Posted by vasthorizon

I would love to get a set of PIO caps and bleed kits but I do not know how to install them. Man, this is nasty...

I'd never touched a soldering iron before I installed my first set of caps (less than a year ago). I've since done pickup swaps, several cap swaps, volume bleeds, and switch/jack wiring without ever screwing anything up.

I started w/ a cheap battery powered soldering iron - BAD IDEA - they're not hot enough and are a lot more work. Get a nice soldering iron somewhere around 25w.

All you really have to know is that you need to heat both the thing soldering and the thing soldering to (both the wire and the pot lug, for example) - and don't use a whole lot of solder (in most instances, you can use the existing solder - just heat your cap wire for a few seconds, and touch the wire and the iron to the lug until the solder melts, remove the iron, hold the cap in place for a few seconds, and you're done).

[jonesy]

You can get these Weller kits at ace hardware for $15-20 I like to use the chisel tip for best heat transfer. You can buy packs of extra replacement tips for these and they last a long time. They even have a little light inside the plastic base that shows when it is plugged in

[calibud]

Jonesy!

I will be sending you some money here as soon as I cash this check. Probably monday or tuesday. I dont remember what kind of money order you asked for... That and I think I will just give you another call when I get ready to send you the cash.

[Sinmastah]

Originally Posted by jonesy

You can get these Weller kits at ace hardware for $15-20 I like to use the chisel tip for best heat transfer. You can buy packs of extra replacement tips for these and they last a long time. They even have a little light inside the plastic base that shows when it is plugged in

Hey that's my soldering iron. You say use the chisel tip instead of the pointy tip? Thanks for the help.

[jonesy]

Cool, I think I have bought 2-3 of those....now I just keep buying tips. I use a file and wire brush to keep the tip clean, so the pointy tip can be easily filed into chisel tip. The chisel puts more surface area and lets more heat transfer to the back of the pots for quicker soldering. The point of the chisel will get into tight spots as well.

[diceman]

Originally Posted by Sinmastah

Hey that's my soldering iron.

Mine too. From Ace.

[jonesy]

Originally Posted by diceman

Mine too. From Ace.

+3

[Sinmastah]

What kind of solder comes with it? Is it electrical solder?

[wantsa58]

Hey Jonesy just wanted to let you know that I'm still digging my 50's harness. It was a major improvement over my old EMG setup. It paired up very nicely with the 70's super distortions I'm using. When I do get to plug into a Marshall my volume knob is very responsive and can really help me clean up my sound.... or push it into total overdrive lol. I'm not able to get on the forums much anymore and I got to thinking that I never really said anything about how nice everything turned out. Keep up the exceptional work

[jonesy]

Hey Bro thanks for taking time to post a such a nice comment, I really appreciate that. Hope all is well with you and yours? Peace, jonesy

[jonesy]

Originally Posted by Sinmastah

What kind of solder comes with it? Is it electrical solder?

Yeah some thinner solder for electrical, I prefer the .062 60/40 rosin core solder the best. It gives me just the right flow for guitar wiring. If you were working on PCB solid state green board you would want solder a lot thinner to keep to much from getting on the board. A roll of the .062 is like $8-9 and will last you guys a long time if you are just tinkering with your own stuff.

[Sinmastah]

I just keep taking some from the SAE team at Iowa State. I am on the Electrical team.

[5F6-A]

Originally Posted by jonesy

I prefer the .062 60/40 rosin core solder the best.

I use the same type but thinner --> .036 60/40 rosin core

[jonesy]

Originally Posted by 5F6-A

I use the same type but thinner --> .036 60/40 rosin core

Did you ever finish installing those .015Q's???

[5F6-A]

yes.. they are going in a Special guitar I'm having built;

Vintage Explorer clone.

- Set of two WB humbucker pickups. Neck; DCR 8k aprox. Bridge; DCR 9.5k aprox. they are designed to work out-of-phase with each other (Peter Green tone) when the toggle switch is in the middle position.
- Set of 3 centralab repro pots w/ nickel indicators ( 2 x vol and 1 x master tone w/ tone capacitor provided by you, Jonesy! )
- Faber Locking aluminium stop tailpiece
- Roman Rist T-o-m bridge
- The guitar must be eventually tuned down half –step (a là SRV, Hendrix, The Edge….)

Body:
a) Wood: Brazilian Cedar
b) Colour: Darkish, natural a là vintage Gibson Explorer.
c) Pickguard: White plastic.
d) Finish: Nitro. Vintage glossy

Neck:
a) Wood: Brazilian Mahogany & Rosewood. Dark rosewood, not pale like the type some big names use these days . Thickness at 1st fret; 22 – 22.5 mms

it'll be ready in a few months....

[jonesy]

So the Relic'd .015Q's I sent you are going in that guitar...Sweet Sounds like an awesome explorer, you will have to post some pics for sure.

[5F6-A]

count on it!

[jonesy]

Hey guys just to let you all know I had a huge parts order come in yesterday. If you have ordered a wiring kit from me chances are it is being built today or tomorrow and will be shipped out in time for Christmas!
Thanks to everyone here at the MLP Forum and especially all of you who have supported me by buying Tone caps & wiring harness's, you guys ROCK!


Thanks & Peace, jonesy

[Sinmastah]

Yay! That means I can record some songs when I get home.

[calibud]

Originally Posted by jonesy

Hey guys just to let you all know I had a huge parts order come in yesterday. If you have ordered a wiring kit from me chances are it is being built today or tomorrow and will be shipped out in time for Christmas!
Thanks to everyone here at the MLP Forum and especially all of you who have supported me by buying Tone caps & wiring harness's, you guys ROCK!


Thanks & Peace, jonesy

Sweet. Your check should be there tomorrow or the next day!!!

[jonesy]

Originally Posted by calibud

Sweet. Your check should be there tomorrow or the next day!!!

I set aside enough parts for a Complete Les Paul Wiring kit, 500K CTS Pots, Vintage cloth wire, .022 PIO Caps, 3 way LP style toggle, 1/4" switchcraft input jack. Got a few orders ahead of you as you know, so yours will probably go out after Christmas. That New Danelectro Dist.pedal will ship with it as well thanks & peace, jonesy

[jonesy]

Originally Posted by Sinmastah

Yay! That means I can record some songs when I get home.

I will give you a heads up when your rig ships out, probably Friday then 2-3 days by US Mail?