Another another Tele build (sorry Ramo)

[iblive]

I would have to turn it sideways, I'd only be able to play the neck or middle position for a few seconds at a time because I'd keep hitting it back to the bridge pickup.

It’s a switch I never installed in my G400. Can’t turn it sideways. Won’t fit in the narrow Tele control cavity.

 

[C-Grin]

So running out of excuses to finish this thing. Down to wiring the pots and stringing it. Then set it up and play. I may actually be closing in on finishing it.

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Likeee!!

 

[iblive]

It’s a switch I never installed in my G400. Can’t turn it sideways. Won’t fit in the narrow Tele control cavity.

Part of my deal was, I didn’t use a “standard” Tele switch plate that was cut for a blade switch. I had it in my mind I wanted to fab one using carbon fiber. And I had a Gibby style 3 way switch in the tool box.

 

[ibmorjamn]

Part of my deal was, I didn’t use a “standard” Tele switch plate that was cut for a blade switch. I had it in my mind I wanted to fab one using carbon fiber. And I had a Gibby style 3 way switch in the tool box.

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So I heard , carbon fiber is somewhat difficult to work with. Especially cutting it. Looks like you did a fine job.

 

[iblive]

I have a question for you soldering gurus. The SD pup comes with a single wire. Hot wire inside. Rubber insulation. Then a woven shield…. What I assume is the ground…. On the outside. Not sure process of properly grounding the pups. In the past jobs there has always been two actual wires coming off the pup. I have thoughts…. But y’all have been down this road before and betting there’s an easy solution. Thanks.

 

[iblive]

So I heard , carbon fiber is somewhat difficult to work with. Especially cutting it. Looks like you did a fine job.

It’s really no more difficult than plain fiberglass. I did buy specific scissors for cutting the sheets of glass. That makes a huge difference. I spent 3 days at a fiberglass seminar 10 years ago and while it didn’t make me a fiberglass expert. You’d never want me to work on your boat. But it did give me a working knowledge of the product and how to work with it. For my needs and projects. It works.

If you find yourself wanting to work with fiberglass/carbon fiber/kevlar…. You can go to westsystem.com. Dozens of video on how to use fiberglass and resin/epoxy. West Sytems is the product I use since that’s what we used at the boat yard I worked at.

 

[DirtySteve]

I have a question for you soldering gurus. The SD pup comes with a single wire. Hot wire inside. Rubber insulation. Then a woven shield…. What I assume is the ground…. On the outside. Not sure process of properly grounding the pups. In the past jobs there has always been two actual wires coming off the pup. I have thoughts…. But y’all have been down this road before and betting there’s an easy solution. Thanks.

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Yep, standard braided wire. The braid is usually soldered to the back of the volume pot.

 

[Thatbastarddon]

I have a question for you soldering gurus. The SD pup comes with a single wire. Hot wire inside. Rubber insulation. Then a woven shield…. What I assume is the ground…. On the outside. Not sure process of properly grounding the pups. In the past jobs there has always been two actual wires coming off the pup. I have thoughts…. But y’all have been down this road before and betting there’s an easy solution. Thanks.

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Yes, if your pickup leads have a wire braid, over a single core wire…the braid should be the ground for the pickup. They are typically soldered to the ground scheme, in a Gibson, right to the back of a pot( I just saw the green bar for @DirtySteve ‘s reply). Oh well….heres a pic to illustrate….

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Hey, I’ve got a crazy question for you @iblive …

Since you are not using a standard Tele bridge, and bridge pickup, do you have a ground wire to the bridge?

 

[DirtySteve]

I usually cheat and unbraid (with the tip of a pocket knife or something pointy like that) enough of the braid to solder it like a regular wire. It can be a pain to unbraid, but it's much easier to solder.

 

[iblive]

Hey, I’ve got a crazy question for you @iblive …

Since you are not using a standard Tele bridge, and bridge pickup, do you have a ground wire to the bridge?

I sure do.

This thing will be as grounded and shielded as I can make it. Cavities are painted with black shielding paint then covered with copper tape. Even ran a ground wire from the neck cavity to the bridge cavity and soldered said wire to the copper tape. Probably does nothing other than make me feel better.

 

[iblive]

I usually cheat and unbraid (with the tip of a pocket knife or something pointy like that) enough of the braid to solder it like a regular wire. It can be a pain to unbraid, but it's much easier to solder.

I wondered about doing it this way. Got some ideas. Thanks guys.

 

[Thatbastarddon]

I wondered about doing it this way. Got some ideas. Thanks guys.

I’ve done it both ways…it comes down to what you’re comfortable with. I had a few frustrating metal splinters in the past, so I jumped on the style I posted a picture of. That’s my natural 2011 SG Special 60s Tribute thing….

 

[Don O]

I usually cheat and unbraid (with the tip of a pocket knife or something pointy like that) enough of the braid to solder it like a regular wire. It can be a pain to unbraid, but it's much easier to solder.

This is what I do too. Much easier to work with.