steve00 Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 I'm replacing the stock pickups on my standard Strat for some Jeff Beck hot noiseless pickups. I just bought a 35-watt Weller soldering iron. I did a little bit of soldering in a circuits class I took last semester, but I don't have a lot of soldering skills, so I have a few questions: 1. Should I practice on some junk PCBs before I go to work on my strat? Is the soldering involved in this job tricky or sensitive in any way? 2. I have some left over 60/40 resin-core solder from that class. Will that work OK or is there a specific type of solder that should be used for this job? 3. Are there any other materials I need to buy? What is a "shield kit" (I've seen this advertised alongside pickups on a lot of websites)? Do I need to use a heatsink anywhere on this job? 4. Should I put in a new output jack at the same time I switch the pickups or is the stock output jack on a standard strat good quality? I would be really grateful to anyone willing to take the time to answer all these questions. Thanks, -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 1. I don't think practicing on PCBs will help a lot in a guitar... It's all pretty much point to point wireing, and even I can do it... (I'm not good by any standard.) 2. No idea really 3. A shielding kid is basically a way to reduce noise by making a Faraday cage... Most guitars are alredy shielded, but you could browse the web, there are MANY tutorials on how to shield a guitar... 4. I'd think a jack on a regular strat would be good... I say change it if it makes noise when you move your guitar cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 1. Practice by desoldering and soldering the wires on your output jack a few times. 2. Yes, perfect 3. No and no 4. Only if it feels loose or looks worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve00 Posted June 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 You guys are awesome, thanks, -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 No prob. You've got a good soldering iron and the proper solder, too. Just be tidy and tin everything properly and you should be fine. That's a good set of pickups and you shouldn't need to worry about a shielding kit, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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