Hi, I`ve just finished building an HSH Ibanez bodied( and neck), guitar, with coil-splits on both humbuckers, and a strat 5 way switch( the coil splits are by mini-toggles).
Everything seems to be wired up OK, as all 5 positions are working, as are the coil-splits ( checked by tapping pick-ups with screwdriver in all combinations).
The problem is with positions 2 and 4, both with and without coil-splits - they are very quiet compared to any other position( with and without coil-splits).The middle single coil is well balanced with the 2 humbuckers on its own, but something is dropping the volume down considerably when its combined with either the neck or bridge humbucker.(The guitar has 1 vol, and 1 tone pot, wired conventionally - 250k pots).
I`ve tried different pick-ups in the middle position, with different polarity, but the problem persists.
Anybody got any ideas as to what`s happening here?Any advice would be most gratefully received - thanks.
1 19-06-13 17:33:54
Topic: balancing volumes on an HSH Ibanez/Strat own-build guitar. (2 replies, posted in Guitars)
2 24-04-13 14:38:39
Topic: plastic block neck markers (2 replies, posted in Misc)
I`m having problems with my Tanglewood semi-acoustic. The plastic ( I think) block neck markers make a nasty screeching sound, which unfortunately comes through on the amp, when I bend a string. Anyone got any ideas as to how I can fix this without spoiling a new set of strings ? e.g. lemon oil? other lubricant/polish ?Thanks.
3 30-03-13 06:02:55
Re: 89 strat tone pot ( bridge) question (11 replies, posted in Guitars)
sorry polyal, last post was a bit sharp - too early and a bit hung-over.Many thanks for all your time and trouble in helping me sort these problems out.
I meant Fender, when I said "racket", - I know they`re made in China by people who can hardly afford to eat. Sorry, I thought you said you bought one.
polyal wrote:quote:Didn`t know there was such a racket going on
racket is a bit unfair ...' nobody knows they're made in the back streets of china ' is better
anyway:
good strategy...you know it makes sense...take care though ( with any files )
my strats ( japanese 1990 ) is a real hybrid..humbuckers / ffloyd /earvana nut / build in tuner / internal mike / internal transducer/re dressed neck etc etc ..its had them many mods its like a jackie stallone and worth f** all now..but theres no way i would part with it...its my best mate..hope yours serves you well
4 30-03-13 04:14:22
Re: 89 strat tone pot ( bridge) question (11 replies, posted in Guitars)
thanks for that advice. I have investigated local Guitar techs who could do it - part of the problem seems to be that it`s a maple fretboard.
If i could just offer up a bit of advise....
Fitting a generic neck can be a real pain in the bottom.....
You need to some how clamp it into the body before you drill the holes.....
Then there is nearly always issues with linement...
Shamphs have to fitted and even a truss rod adjustment might be needed....
Then if its a real shitty ebay neck the chances are you will need to level the frets.....
Get the frets done by a pro.....Generic necks can lead you to a whole host of problems
5 30-03-13 04:11:04
Re: 89 strat tone pot ( bridge) question (11 replies, posted in Guitars)
I meant Fender, when I said "racket", - I know they`re made in China by people who can hardly afford to eat. Sorry, I thought you said you bought one.
quote:Didn`t know there was such a racket going on
racket is a bit unfair ...' nobody knows they're made in the back streets of china ' is better
anyway:
good strategy...you know it makes sense...take care though ( with any files )
my strats ( japanese 1990 ) is a real hybrid..humbuckers / ffloyd /earvana nut / build in tuner / internal mike / internal transducer/re dressed neck etc etc ..its had them many mods its like a jackie stallone and worth f** all now..but theres no way i would part with it...its my best mate..hope yours serves you well
6 29-03-13 22:42:24
Re: 89 strat tone pot ( bridge) question (11 replies, posted in Guitars)
thanks for that reality-check.Didn`t know there was such a racket going on, but should have guessed.
I`ll try filing the frets to begin with ( I had thought of that option, after having a really close look at them, and realising they weren`t as bad as I first thought).If that doesn`t work, I`ll go with your plan - buy a generic neck, and swap them over when( or if) it`s time to sell. You`ve just saved me shed-loads of cash - thanks again.So glad I joined the Forum.
7 29-03-13 06:46:08
Re: 89 strat tone pot ( bridge) question (11 replies, posted in Guitars)
theres some good refretting vids on youtube..but if it is DIY make sure you've
got all the proper tools etc...not for the feint hearted..
alternatively you could get a generic neck ..theres loads about and they're an
easy replacement ( 4 screws )
i bought one and apart from not having 'fender' written on it .. it was identical
depends if you're the ' designer label ' type or not
[youtube]/watch?v=tka_BQ_tl1U[/youtube]
there's 22parts to this and its DBX
thanks for that. I had considered buying a replacement neck, and I know there are some good ones about. would like to keep its originality however, if only for re-sale value.I know this is "designer label - ish", but I would like to keep the Fender logo on the headstock - does that mean I can only use a Fender neck ( legally !)? Am I right in thinking that Mighty Mite make pattern copy necks which are OK to put a Fender logo on ?I imagine that Fender replacement necks are hugely expensive - any other companies that make good necks which are " Fender acceptable" ? Thanks again.
8 28-03-13 15:45:00
Re: Great Video for you......get to know me (2 replies, posted in Introduce yourself)
Hi Marco, like the layout of the electric sections, but maybe it would be better to show the Guitar / fretboard straight on, rather than at an angle, as you have done - it would make the fretting of your left hand clearer I think - just an idea. Loved the playing by the way.
Hi Guys, my name is Marco and I am a guitar player and teacher based in London. I am sharing with you my new teaching approach. I am working in it really hard so I want to know what do you thing about it.
This is a video that will show you what I am talking about.
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9 28-03-13 15:33:10
Re: 89 strat tone pot ( bridge) question (11 replies, posted in Guitars)
thanks for that polyal, I guessed it was intentional, as the pot feels so smooth in its operation, and does do its job.I`ll try to ignore it ( it may actually be quite useful at times).A bigger issue altogether is the maple fretboard, which will need re-fretting at some point ( I was aware of this when I bought it at a much reduced price).I gather they`re a pig to re-fret.
10 28-03-13 07:24:25
Topic: 89 strat tone pot ( bridge) question (11 replies, posted in Guitars)
just bought an 89 strat, which is great, but the bridge tone pot has a definite "stop" on it, about half way round its travel ( works OK, and it feels very smooth - the small stop, that is).Is this normal for an 89 strat, or do I need to fit a new one ?Thanks for any advice.
11 28-03-13 07:04:00
Re: have a gr8 idea for learning the guitar (7 replies, posted in Introduce yourself)
i am a new member forgot to introduce myself sorry.i am 61 and out of work for 1 year . so spare time filled by improving my guitar skills , by youtube and free guitar chords.I also started up my own website . clivelombari.wordpress.com mainly about old photos of my village and women celebreties/sportswomen. that is how I designed a new concept for hitting the right notes on the fretboard. Don't know if anybody had done it before.I think it works gr8. I have only just marked up my fretboard.and started using my new concept.
I`m a new member (59), and have been thinking about how guitar is taught by teachers, or by books, and I can`t find any that show any signs of having anything based on good educational theory, such as the Learning Hierarchy, which basically says that accuracy should come before fluency (i.e. don`t worry about speed, until you can play the chords / licks accurately). My last tutor tried to move me on much too quickly, and I got very dis-illusioned, until I realized what he was doing.Very interested in your method - tell me more( if that`s OK ).Thanks.
