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Topic: Pickup Moisture |
Val Drummond
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Maryland
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Posted 22 May 2014 5:33 pm |
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I got into a habit of resting part of my palm on the on the lower strings, over the pickup.
After playing a song or two, I notice moisture on the pickup from my hand. (Condensation?) My concern is that the moisture may damage the pickup. (Lawrence reissue 705).
Anyone else rest your hand in that area? What’s your take on the subject?
Thanks,
Val
Last edited by Val Drummond on 23 May 2014 5:10 am; edited 17 times in total |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 22 May 2014 6:57 pm
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IMHO, if this were even remotely a problem, by now there would have been much discussion on it.  You see, I also rest my hand on the pickup, and having done so (using the same guitar and pickup for almost 30 years) I've experienced no problem at all. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 22 May 2014 11:09 pm
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| same here. luckily my hands don't secrete like some people. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 23 May 2014 4:31 am
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There's usually a total seal between magnets and wire. I wouldn't worry about surface moisture. Don't submerge them.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Val Drummond
From:
Maryland
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Posted 23 May 2014 5:04 am
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Thanks for the posts.
The moisture is not sweat from my hand.
The moisture is more like condensation.
I’m not sure how the moisture is created. I wanted to make sure my pickup wouldn't be damaged over time.
Val |
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Jason Putnam
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 May 2014 5:09 am
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Its from condensation created by the difference in temp of you and the guitar. I've noticed that on my Shobud the fret board will fog up where my hand is placed.
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Jason Putnam
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 May 2014 5:10 am
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Its from condensation created by the difference in temp of you and the guitar. I've noticed that on my Shobud the fret board will fog up where my hand is placed.
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1967 Emmons Bolt On, 1995 Mullen PRP 3x5,Nashville 112, JOYO Digital Delay, Goodrich Volume Pedal, Livesteel Strings |
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