help with pickups

lespaulowner68 · 07-02-2008, 12:53 PM

well i was playing my guitar and then when i switch to bridge pickup i got this squilling...........any help

i thought maybe the pickup was to high how do i fix that....or to lose

Nugget · 07-02-2008, 01:00 PM

It's better known as microphonics. Lots of things in a pickup can cause that but the primary culprit is the cover. As a last resort wax potting will cure it.

lespaulowner68 · 07-02-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nugget

It's better known as microphonics. Lots of things in a pickup can cause that but the primary culprit is the cover. As a last resort wax potting will cure it.

how do i do that????

Nugget · 07-02-2008, 01:51 PM

If you want to wax pot the pickup you can melt some candles in a glass heat-proof bowl sat in a pan of water on a stove. Don't put the wax directly on the heat as it may cause a flash fire.
When the wax has melted, turn off the stove and dip the whole pickup in. You'll see air bubbles escaping. When there's no more air coming out, take the pickup out. Remember it will be damned hot so take care. Wipe wax off the outside with a tissue and get it in the fridge quick.

Obviously the wax is going to solidify which will stop anything inside the pickup from moving around.

Just don't get that wax too hot as you'll shaft the pickup!

dwagar · 07-02-2008, 02:06 PM

is that on one of your 57 Classics? they don't have covers, or did you install some?

lespaulowner68 · 07-02-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dwagar

is that on one of your 57 Classics? they don't have covers, or did you install some?

yeah i tried to and then played it so(my firend did it)..............im afraid!!!!!!!!!

dennistruckdriver · 07-02-2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwagar

is that on one of your 57 Classics? they don't have covers, or did you install some?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lespaulowner68

yeah i tried to and then played it so(my firend did it)..............im afraid!!!!!!!!!

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Nugget V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Secret Location Posts: 873 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: help with pickups If you want to wax pot the pickup you can melt some candles in a glass heat-proof bowl sat in a pan of water on a stove. Don't put the wax directly on the heat as it may cause a flash fire. When the wax has melted, turn off the stove and dip the whole pickup in. You'll see air bubbles escaping. When there's no more air coming out, take the pickup out. Remember it will be damned hot so take care. Wipe wax off the outside with a tissue and get it in the fridge quick. Obviously the wax is going to solidify which will stop anything inside the pickup from moving around. Just don't get that wax too hot as you'll shaft the pickup! __________________ http://www.shedpickups.com

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