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Topic: Favorite classic Fender pickup rewinding service? |
Glenn Burleigh
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St. Louis, MO, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2020 12:01 pm |
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Hey there,
I've got Don Stevens'(WLS Barn Dance) Fender Professional T8 coming in the mail. His daughter had it up for consignment. There are a few things that I know will need to be repaired. For sure that one pickup needs rewinding, according to the tech at the shop. The top neck's pickup is really weak, according to the seller. So, who would you trust your rewind/rebuild to? I've heard good things about Lindy Fralin. Also JM Rolph. I also see folks like Don Mare, but his wait time is quite long. If possible, I'd hope to end up with a pickup that doesn't sound too different from the other two. Any suggestions and personal experience are appreciated. Thanks!
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Dekley Slimline 3x4, Sho~bud Professional, Encore 3x5, Fender Custom Professional, Gold Tone PDS-D, Melbert Roundabout, Gibson Les Paul Junior Special, Ibanez Custom Agent, Danelectro U2 Baritone, various Teles and Strats. |
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Terry VunCannon
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Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2020 12:30 pm
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| Tom Brantley Rewinds is who I use. He is in Southport NC. |
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Glenn Burleigh
From:
St. Louis, MO, USA
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Posted 21 Nov 2020 12:43 pm
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| Terry VunCannon wrote: |
| Tom Brantley Rewinds is who I use. He is in Southport NC. |
That's another one that I've seen mentioned. Thanks!
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Dekley Slimline 3x4, Sho~bud Professional, Encore 3x5, Fender Custom Professional, Gold Tone PDS-D, Melbert Roundabout, Gibson Les Paul Junior Special, Ibanez Custom Agent, Danelectro U2 Baritone, various Teles and Strats. |
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Nic Sanford
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 21 Nov 2020 2:41 pm
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Cody Farwell
From:
Sunland, CA
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Posted 21 Nov 2020 3:20 pm
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| I don't know if he does trapezoid pickups, but I've heard great things about Nick Fryer's pickup rewinds. The sound examples he posts sound wonderful too. |
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 21 Nov 2020 5:30 pm
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Lindy Fralin did mine a few years back. The bobbin was replaced in the process. Par for the course, I am told.
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Glenn Burleigh
From:
St. Louis, MO, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 4:18 am
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Thanks for the tips. I kinda figure that the bobbin's gonna get replaced. At over 60 years old, that fiber's probably pretty much impossible to save, during disassembly.
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Dekley Slimline 3x4, Sho~bud Professional, Encore 3x5, Fender Custom Professional, Gold Tone PDS-D, Melbert Roundabout, Gibson Les Paul Junior Special, Ibanez Custom Agent, Danelectro U2 Baritone, various Teles and Strats. |
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Noah Miller
From:
Rocky Hill, CT
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 9:15 am
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| Tom Brantley rebuilt the bobbin on a K&F boxcar for me. Really good work, really good price. |
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Jim Fogarty
From:
Phila, Pa, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 11:05 am
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| Howard Parker wrote: |
| Lindy Fralin did mine a few years back. |
I heard Lindy doesn't do them anymore. Might be worth asking, but don't be surprised if he passes.
I've had Tom Brantley do 3 different trapezoids for me. All came out great. Very fair price. Just be aware he's busy so it won't be super fast. |
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Terry VunCannon
From:
Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 11:29 am
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| Tom Brantley used to work for Lindy, so you know he knows what he is doing. |
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David Ball
From:
North Carolina High Country
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 1:51 pm
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Tom reworked an old Rickenbacher horseshoe for me--did a great job, and he was quick.
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Tom Wolverton
From:
Carpinteria, CA
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 5:51 pm
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I've had great success with Tom Brantley
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K Maul
From:
Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 22 Nov 2020 10:32 pm
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Jerry Sentell is good and he’s fast.
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Glenn Burleigh
From:
St. Louis, MO, USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2020 5:34 am
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With all of the recommendations for Tom Brantley, I feel that he is a solid choice. I'm going to go with him. Thanks!
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Dekley Slimline 3x4, Sho~bud Professional, Encore 3x5, Fender Custom Professional, Gold Tone PDS-D, Melbert Roundabout, Gibson Les Paul Junior Special, Ibanez Custom Agent, Danelectro U2 Baritone, various Teles and Strats. |
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