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by Andrew McSpadden
Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Gower Acoustic Neck Reset
Replies: 0
Views: 17835

Gower Acoustic Neck Reset

Hi, Anyone pulled the neck off of a Nashville 60's Gower Acoustic? I heard they have typical dovetail construction and pulled the 15th but am not finding a gap with my drill. Anyone know more about these before I put some heat in there? TIA
by Andrew McSpadden
Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Alnico types and sound differences - a Physics expliantion?
Replies: 0
Views: 17658

Alnico types and sound differences - a Physics expliantion?

Imagine a theoretical pickup with all things being equal but with interchangeable magnets. Different magnet types in this pickup will yield different sounds. Besides the maximum level of charge attainable by the different grades, is there more of an explanation of WHY they sound different out there?...
by Andrew McSpadden
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: "Sectioning" Winding a pickup coil
Replies: 1
Views: 4976

"Sectioning" Winding a pickup coil

I have heard mention of people using a technique called "sectioning" in winding a pickup. Does anyone know what this is referring to? Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Sat Jan 21, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Mystery Guitar Truss Rod Repair
Replies: 1
Views: 6045

Mystery Guitar Truss Rod Repair

I have an unknown guitar that a customer is set on getting restored. I took the neck off and the rod fell out on the floor. There is an aluminum channel in the neck. Anyone come across this rod before and know what is in the neck before I start dissecting it? Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Pelham Blue for waterbourne
Replies: 3
Views: 5530

Re: Pelham Blue for waterbourne

Thanks Pete! I have another Createx that I have yet to try for compatibility but now that I know someone who used it I am encouraged! Did you use it straight or mixed in with your finish? I am using General Finishes Poly and High Performance. I will order the Metallic Blue Silver to try it!
by Andrew McSpadden
Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Pelham Blue for waterbourne
Replies: 3
Views: 5530

Pelham Blue for waterbourne

Does anyone know of a product/brand that makes something close to Pelham Blue that I can put in my waterbourne finish?
TIA
by Andrew McSpadden
Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Replacement for Novus 2
Replies: 2
Views: 2313

Replacement for Novus 2

I am running out of my big bottle of Novus 2 scratch remover. I use it for fine scratches and cleaning very dirty guitars. I am sure it is some Meguiars product. Does anyone know the equivalent? Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Mon Dec 13, 2021 9:16 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: ACME Archtops _ Are they still in business?
Replies: 2
Views: 2740

Re: ACME Archtops _ Are they still in business?

He did sell the business to a Jonathan who I had been emailing before Covid. He was doing a new 339 style after I told him about it and was almost done with the molds when I stopped hearing from him.
by Andrew McSpadden
Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: ACME Archtops _ Are they still in business?
Replies: 2
Views: 2740

ACME Archtops _ Are they still in business?

Has anyone heard from Jonathan at ACME Archtops in Pennsylvania? I don't see a web presence any more. They made great plates for 335/339 and other archtop guitars. Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Custom Forbon Parts
Replies: 0
Views: 12940

Custom Forbon Parts

Who are people using for custom pickup parts out of Forbon? Looking to get some special stuff laser cut. Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: High Resistance Low output
Replies: 2
Views: 10204

Re: High Resistance Low output

Found the start was not full connected and could not get a connection due to the wire not being long enough to make it into the grommet. Rewind! It was an old SD2 from the 80's

THanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: High Resistance Low output
Replies: 2
Views: 10204

High Resistance Low output

I have a single coil that has a resistance of 500+ K Ohms and weak output but there is output. What could be the problem?

It is not degaussed and not a phase issue. This is the pickup by itself.

Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Sat Feb 13, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Taller Humbucker Bobbins
Replies: 4
Views: 13377

Re: Taller Humbucker Bobbins

I like it! I would still like to find some that are 1/8 taller than standard out of the box. Any injection molders out there?!?!
by Andrew McSpadden
Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Taller Humbucker Bobbins
Replies: 4
Views: 13377

Taller Humbucker Bobbins

Hi,

Does anyone have a source for taller humbucker bobbins to fit more wire?

Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Bolt On Neck Inserts - Isn't 8/32 is small ?
Replies: 9
Views: 10016

Bolt On Neck Inserts - Isn't 8/32 is small ?

I was looking at moving my bolt on necks to threaded insets and bolts rather than wood screws. It looks like people are using 8/32 bolts. Is it me or is that to small? What are you using? Thanks
by Andrew McSpadden
Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Bronze Powder Ratios
Replies: 0
Views: 7631

Bronze Powder Ratios

I just got several boxes filled with different color bronzing powder form the 30's and the 40's from an estate sale. I am currently spraying GF waterbased finishes. To just do a top what kind of ratios of powder to finish do you recommend? I would like good coverage hopefully in one coat but don't w...
by Andrew McSpadden
Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Pickup Magnet Charging Question
Replies: 8
Views: 17050

Re: Pickup Magnet Charging Question

Thanks Barry! I will try that experiment!
by Andrew McSpadden
Sun Sep 13, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Pickup Magnet Charging Question
Replies: 8
Views: 17050

Re: Pickup Magnet Charging Question

Thanks Barry, that makes sense. Just to experiment I left a bar in my jig for 15 min. and it never went up beyond 450ish. Does mass limit the charge irregardless of grade of Alnico?
by Andrew McSpadden
Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Pickup Magnet Charging Question
Replies: 8
Views: 17050

Pickup Magnet Charging Question

Magnet question. When I charge rod magnets I get them in the 750 to 1000 range. When I charge bar magnets they get into the 350 to 500 range? Same grade of Alnico. I use the same set up for both with neos.

Why are my bar magnets not taking the same charge?
by Andrew McSpadden
Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:54 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Ground wire issue
Replies: 2
Views: 9755

Re: Ground wire issue

Thanks Barry! I would use a strat PU for example, no base plate. I just wanted to double check my instinct that the shielding would be effective.

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