Desopolis Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 So recently I was switching some pickups arround in my strat, and re wiring it with a better Iron. So a pulled everything off and got it all back together(re wired the bridge pickup to be controled from the tone) anyway... I just bought a set of DR's, strung it up, and did a few tests... it all worked, so I strung it, set it up, and cut the strings... well, if I put preasure on the pickguard it suddenly cuts out, and re-tapping it does nothing.. BUT if I touch the switch it all comes back.. so I wiggled the switch(as much as possible, the screws are tight as hell) and it sounds like a dirty pot.. Im not ripping it all apart again for now, I havent played in 3 weeks because ive had the neck off to make templates and I really dont want to cut $7.00 strings.. what do you guys think it is? bad ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Alex Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Either a break in a wire, or something is shorting out. Possibly a bad solder joint, but not likely from the way you describe it. And why can't you refit the strings, I do it all the time. Hell, I might refit strings 5 or 6 times after I build a guitar before I'm happy with the electronic setup. I always put a new set on for the final setup, but there is no reason why you can't refit the strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desopolis Posted October 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 I dunno.. for some reason I allways just cut them.. every time I try and just put it back it bends or binds at the tuners.. its cool, ill just use the neck for now.. maybe next week Ill tear it open again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logical Frank Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Sounds kinda like a short to me. A lot of time you can loosen the strings until they're slack, and carfully wedge a block under them at the base of the neck and that will give you enough room to get the pickguard out and do some work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desopolis Posted October 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 ooo... good idea, ill try that when I get home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 I always put a capo on the first fret (to keep tension on the tuners) than loosen the strings enough to pull the pickguard off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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