Keegan

Is there a ghost system for Tune-o-matics?

Do you have a picture of how it's wired now?

http://www.lrbaggs.com/html/products/pickups_tbridge.shtml

I was thinking of putting that on an LP to get some nice acoustic tones. I've never messed with piezos before, especially not on electric. Does it sound anything like a real acoustic?

Also, recommended pickups for rock? Not classic rock but more of a nice grungy drop-tuned modern rock sound. I was thinking a DiMarzio D-Sonic in the Bridge and a PAF clone or EVO in the neck.

As for the kill-switch, it's best to have it on in the up and down but off in the middle, so that you don't turn your sound all off unintentionally.

I've got all kinds of wires running around my guitar so i do have to watch out for any touching >_>

Seymour Duncan SH-8s are the bassiest ones SD carries:

Details: http://www.guitarelectronics.com/product/SH8

Tracks:

http://www.seymourduncan.com/SDToneWizard/Hummer/Track40.mp3 (Clean Bridge)

http://www.seymourduncan.com/SDToneWizard/Hummer/Track41.mp3 (Clean Neck)

http://www.seymourduncan.com/SDToneWizard/Hummer/Track42.mp3 (Dirty Bridge)

http://www.seymourduncan.com/SDToneWizard/Hummer/Track43.mp3 (Dirty Neck)

If price isn't a concern check out bareknuckle pickups

I'm pretty sure the Warpig is their heaviest pickup http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/ZH-warpig.html

Sound clip to give you an idea of the insane bass on these things: http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/download.php?id=1784

And as for the soldering, use little spans of wire for the other connections, don't just run a bare wire though, unless you plan on taping over it with electrical tape.

That should be correct, if it's a seymour duncan pickup. http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/schem...1vol_split.html

If it's not, refer to the color code chart: http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/schem...olor_codes.html

Looks good.

I like the one with the binding but it may be a bit harder for a first build.

As for the inlays, don't bother with them unless you're going to get some really nice looking ones, otherwise just put in the little side inlays so you have some guide when you're playing it.

It should be safe. I've never heard anything about having to ground an aluminum guard, and as there isn't much electricity flowing through a guitar I wouldn't see the need to. The aluminum will shield your electronics nicely though

Oh yeah Sorry, I'm retarded...

Oooh, I found some other great pups, Gibson Dirty Fingers.

How much are the Vox Vtronics pricewise?

Hmm BKP's Black Dog might be what I'm looking for, how can I get them if I'm in the US though?

Ah, nevermind, I couldn't afford them even if I could get them. I can't believe the US government anymore, wasn't the pound only like 1.4 dollars just a few months ago, and now it's 2 ****ing dollars.

You brits must feel like rich men when you order from the US

I would die for those pups though.

I don't want another strat pickup, I'm getting a new pickguard with a slot for a hummer. The 59s are a bit bright for my tastes, and the twin blade doesn't come in a full bucker

I'm thinking maybe the tone pot is wired backwards looking at it against a schematic http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/schem...coil_pbass.html

If that doesn't work, try grounding that one that's just bent back, by soldering a wire from that bent back peg to the back of the other pot.

Color coding: http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/schem...olor_codes.html

Oh, but if you take out a volume pot you can get up to 21 different sounds http://static.zoovy.com/img/guitarelectron...-/wdu_hh3t11_03

All your outrageous schematics are going to be on http://www.guitarelectronics.com/category/...pickupdiagrams/

And standard sort of stuff is going to be on http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/schematics.shtml

If you need something more special, GuitarElectronics will do custom diagrams for you:

"If you are looking

for something specific to your needs, we would be more than happy to draw a

custom diagram for you. Custom diagrams start at $29.95 and go up depending

upon complexity. If interested, please fax (602-861-6991) detailed

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Nope, it'd shield the controls nicely though. As long as it isn't iron or steel or something else magnetic you're good.

You can also have it do all three pups at once, lemme try to find you a schematic.

Wiring: http://www.glguitars.com/schematics/S-500_...lockdiagram.pdf

What it looks like on the outside: http://www.glguitars.com/schematics/s500-c...e-switching.pdf

That's all you can really do with s-s-s, though.

I've got a strat-style configuration right now but I wanted to get a humbucker for the bridge. Any suggestions? I was looking at the SD Invaders, but was wondering if there were some other good brands out there. I want something with lots of output, overwounds would be nice. Brands with sound clips on their site like SD would be helpful.

Thank you, Quarter! That is perfect!

If you're burning the wood, stop using the heat gun and sand/strip it the rest of the way.

Alright, sounds like it's time to go raid the hardware store.

Yeah, a line 6 spider 3 75 watt is what I've got. Great stuff on that amp, and it should be only $300 if you find a good store.

Will acrylic model paint work? Or perhaps polyurethane?