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Jim,
Care to explain your sarcastic response?

I just wanted to post an update after I rewired the guitar. We were on the road for a few dates when I did the work (in a hotel room no less) and I didn't take the time for photos. I wired the guitar ...

FWIW here's a link to another discussion of the same issue.
http://gretschpages.com/forum/electromatics/pickuppot-wiring-question/10061/page1/

I know I'm not stupid, but I'll admit I'm not a pickup wiring expert and my parents were in junior high in 1973. I'm confident, Jim, you know what you're talking about, but I know for sure there is a ...

FWIW I like the volumes to work that way too, but it isn't necessary, they can still be used to mix the PU as they are, I don't know why that is not understood...that's why they're there, the guitar c ...

Jim,
With all due respect the pickups can be wired to achieve what I'm after. My 335 was RE-WIRED by my tech to achieve this. It did not come from the factory like this.

Lollar said nothing about ...

Thanks, Henry! This has been helpful. Now I've gotta order the parts. So your guitar is now wired how I described? Each volume is independent?

Steve,
Yes, some high end is rolling off but there is a definite volume drop. Let's say I have the bridge volume on 10 and the neck pickup on 1. I want it wired so that when in the middle position it ...

I'm replacing the stock bridge pickup in my bandmate's 72 RI Tele Custom with a Lollar. I'm going to upgrade the switch, pots, cap, jack and Electrosocket. I need some guidance. For those unfamiliar h ...

I'm considering picking one of these up. Is the pickup cavity made to accomodate a Tele bridge pickup or Strat? Are the tuners any count? If not I suppose they could be easily replaced with Grovers or ...

I'd like to see photos please.

Alcohol can damage some finishes, especially those found on vintage instruments, so be careful when using it.

Good point, Lynn. Thank you. That said, one of my main guitars is a recent Korean Epiph ...

I agree with Lynn. Avoid lemon oil. The other oils suggested should work fine. Once or twice a year, depending on use, I use rubbing alcohol and a cotton rag to clean the dirt, sweat, buildup from the ...

I see, Theo, you put stickers of the notes along each fret? I've seen a similar technique on upright basses.

I too would like to see the "Lap Map".

Nice work, Rick! Restoring an old instrument and putting it back on the stage is certainly rewarding. Are you running straight into the Twin?

Mike,
I can date a Fender amplifier within a few years simply by looking at the faceplate. Concerning the blackface era and beyond, we know that after CBS purchased Fender they changed the "Fend ...

Thanks, Basil. That makes a lot of sense.

Question: Do 7 string lap steels basically have one more treble string and 8 string lap steels one more treble and one more bass strings?

Thanks for all the advice thus far. Keep it coming! Can anyone help me out with what a "bump" is on this forum?

While Clarence died well before I was born he is no doubt a musical influence of mine. Hell of a picker with a killer Tele tone.

I realize I'm hitting this topic late, but I'll throw in my two cents. For the price of a new RI Twin Reverb you could buy a silverface TR. From first hand experience they are much more reliable (poin ...

Thanks, William. Well, I haven't played guitar for 20 years so I guess I'm in for a heck of a challenge. But, I figure learning and practicing the lap steel can only make me a better six string picker ...

First off all I'd like to say hello to all members here on TSGF. I've browsed the forum on and off for a year or so for info, but just recently joined as I've decided to stop just thinking about buyin ...

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Topic: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 10 Jan 2009 11:20 am Subject: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Jim, Care to explain your sarcastic response?
Topic: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Jan 2009 6:39 pm Subject: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	I just wanted to post an update after I rewired the guitar. We were on the road for a few dates when I did the work (in a hotel room no less) and I didn't take the time for photos. I wired the guitar ...
Topic: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Dec 2008 9:45 am Subject: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	FWIW here's a link to another discussion of the same issue. http://gretschpages.com/forum/electromatics/pickuppot-wiring-question/10061/page1/
Topic: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Dec 2008 7:48 pm Subject: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	I know I'm not stupid, but I'll admit I'm not a pickup wiring expert and my parents were in junior high in 1973. I'm confident, Jim, you know what you're talking about, but I know for sure there is a ...
Topic: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Dec 2008 1:05 pm Subject: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	FWIW I like the volumes to work that way too, but it isn't necessary, they can still be used to mix the PU as they are, I don't know why that is not understood...that's why they're there, the guitar c ...
Topic: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Dec 2008 1:02 pm Subject: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Jim, With all due respect the pickups can be wired to achieve what I'm after. My 335 was RE-WIRED by my tech to achieve this. It did not come from the factory like this. Lollar said nothing about ...
Topic: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Dec 2008 9:45 am Subject: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Thanks, Henry! This has been helpful. Now I've gotta order the parts. So your guitar is now wired how I described? Each volume is independent?
Topic: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Dec 2008 6:18 am Subject: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Steve, Yes, some high end is rolling off but there is a definite volume drop. Let's say I have the bridge volume on 10 and the neck pickup on 1. I want it wired so that when in the middle position it ...
Topic: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 18 Dec 2008 8:24 pm Subject: 72 Telecaster Custom wiring
Justin Hughes Replies: 26 Views: 29016	I'm replacing the stock bridge pickup in my bandmate's 72 RI Tele Custom with a Lollar. I'm going to upgrade the switch, pots, cap, jack and Electrosocket. I need some guidance. For those unfamiliar h ...
Topic: Rondo Lap Steels back in stock
Justin Hughes Replies: 27 Views: 11328	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Dec 2008 6:02 am Subject: Rondo Lap Steels back in stock
Justin Hughes Replies: 27 Views: 11328	I'm considering picking one of these up. Is the pickup cavity made to accomodate a Tele bridge pickup or Strat? Are the tuners any count? If not I suppose they could be easily replaced with Grovers or ...
Topic: Gibson Skylark, non-Korina, no case, $275
Justin Hughes Replies: 3 Views: 1363	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 9 Dec 2008 8:46 am Subject: Gibson Skylark, non-Korina, no case, $275
Justin Hughes Replies: 3 Views: 1363	I'd like to see photos please.
Topic: National Electric Hawaiian
Justin Hughes Replies: 21 Views: 9788	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Dec 2008 1:39 pm Subject: National Electric Hawaiian
Justin Hughes Replies: 21 Views: 9788	Alcohol can damage some finishes, especially those found on vintage instruments, so be careful when using it. Good point, Lynn. Thank you. That said, one of my main guitars is a recent Korean Epiph ...
Topic: National Electric Hawaiian
Justin Hughes Replies: 21 Views: 9788	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Dec 2008 6:09 am Subject: National Electric Hawaiian
Justin Hughes Replies: 21 Views: 9788	I agree with Lynn. Avoid lemon oil. The other oils suggested should work fine. Once or twice a year, depending on use, I use rubbing alcohol and a cotton rag to clean the dirt, sweat, buildup from the ...
Topic: Do you keep new strings on your lap steels?
Justin Hughes Replies: 17 Views: 6059	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Dec 2008 7:30 pm Subject: Do you keep new strings on your lap steels?
Justin Hughes Replies: 17 Views: 6059	I see, Theo, you put stickers of the notes along each fret? I've seen a similar technique on upright basses.
Topic: Do you keep new strings on your lap steels?
Justin Hughes Replies: 17 Views: 6059	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Dec 2008 6:29 am Subject: Do you keep new strings on your lap steels?
Justin Hughes Replies: 17 Views: 6059	I too would like to see the "Lap Map".
Topic: Ric Model 100, Back from the dead!
Justin Hughes Replies: 7 Views: 1659	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 24 Nov 2008 2:54 pm Subject: Ric Model 100, Back from the dead!
Justin Hughes Replies: 7 Views: 1659	Nice work, Rick! Restoring an old instrument and putting it back on the stage is certainly rewarding. Are you running straight into the Twin?
Topic: Opinions on 65 Twin Reissue ??
Justin Hughes Replies: 35 Views: 12098	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Nov 2008 8:33 am Subject: Opinions on 65 Twin Reissue ??
Justin Hughes Replies: 35 Views: 12098	Mike, I can date a Fender amplifier within a few years simply by looking at the faceplate. Concerning the blackface era and beyond, we know that after CBS purchased Fender they changed the "Fend ...
Topic: Long time listener, first time caller. Need some advice.
Justin Hughes Replies: 13 Views: 2640	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2008 5:35 pm Subject: Long time listener, first time caller. Need some advice.
Justin Hughes Replies: 13 Views: 2640	Thanks, Basil. That makes a lot of sense. Question: Do 7 string lap steels basically have one more treble string and 8 string lap steels one more treble and one more bass strings?
Topic: Long time listener, first time caller. Need some advice.
Justin Hughes Replies: 13 Views: 2640	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2008 4:07 pm Subject: Long time listener, first time caller. Need some advice.
Justin Hughes Replies: 13 Views: 2640	Thanks for all the advice thus far. Keep it coming! Can anyone help me out with what a "bump" is on this forum?
Topic: Clarence White
Justin Hughes Replies: 95 Views: 45930	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 19 Nov 2008 10:35 am Subject: Clarence White
Justin Hughes Replies: 95 Views: 45930	While Clarence died well before I was born he is no doubt a musical influence of mine. Hell of a picker with a killer Tele tone.
Topic: Opinions on 65 Twin Reissue ??
Justin Hughes Replies: 35 Views: 12098	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Nov 2008 10:11 am Subject: Opinions on 65 Twin Reissue ??
Justin Hughes Replies: 35 Views: 12098	I realize I'm hitting this topic late, but I'll throw in my two cents. For the price of a new RI Twin Reverb you could buy a silverface TR. From first hand experience they are much more reliable (poin ...
Topic: Long time listener, first time caller. Need some advice.
Justin Hughes Replies: 13 Views: 2640	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Nov 2008 9:31 pm Subject: Long time listener, first time caller. Need some advice.
Justin Hughes Replies: 13 Views: 2640	Thanks, William. Well, I haven't played guitar for 20 years so I guess I'm in for a heck of a challenge. But, I figure learning and practicing the lap steel can only make me a better six string picker ...
Topic: Long time listener, first time caller. Need some advice.
Justin Hughes Replies: 13 Views: 2640	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Nov 2008 8:32 pm Subject: Long time listener, first time caller. Need some advice.
Justin Hughes Replies: 13 Views: 2640	First off all I'd like to say hello to all members here on TSGF. I've browsed the forum on and off for a year or so for info, but just recently joined as I've decided to stop just thinking about buyin ...