Recent content by guitarhobbyist

Hey all, wel I guess this goes out to CB but feel free to chime in anyone. Not sure how to ask this but, does the tolerance associated with a capacitor only effect the initial reading or also in operation? For example, a 1.0 uF cap with a 10% tolerance may read 1.1 or .9 uF correct? Does it stop...

Hey, what type of neck is on that?

So CB was giving me input on the Gibson BurstBucker series pick ups. Here is what he had to say: The BB3 is AlNiCo II The BBPro#2 is Alnico V The BB3 is wound the same as the BBPro#2 The BB2 is wound the same as the BBPro#1 The difference is the magnets, at least in current production.  The...

I was looking at that bridge at one point but did not like the way it was set up to do the intonation. Keep in mind that you have to loosen the allen screw reposition the saddle then tighten again. It seems more problematic than the philips screw adjustment that most bridges have to adjust...

Soliciting help from the experts. What are the differences between an Alnico V Gibson Humbucker and an Alnico ll Gibson Humbucker? These would be the Bustbucker series. Thanks.

Jack, I had just finished reading another post where you recommended a rosewood neck. I always associate the "hardness" of maple as contributing to help keeping the neck straight with all the tension that the string produce, as well as the truss rod. Is rosewood softer and more finicky in trying...

Its for an effects pedal mod. I found a list of parts for that and one of them is a 220pF cap. I am guessing its that one. Thanks for the help.

Hey all, well I had a thought. I was looking for a dark wood neck. It was basically just to have the look of it. Since Warmoth necks come unfinished, can one buy a maple neck and stain it dark then maybe some oil on it? I wanted to ask first before ordering and find out that it doesn't work the...

I read somewhere that some "Old Timers", and thats the words they used not to insult anyone  :toothy11:, said they prefer the old nickel frets. They could hear the difference. While I have not used them myself, I see them only as a plus. I picture them having that smooth feeling to them, like...

Yeah its about that size. I was asking Digikey online and they were describing how to properly measure it but I don't have the equipment that they said. Something about running a current through it while metering it. How about this? If I go out and buy a 270pF cap like you suggested and measure...

Hey all thought someone here might shed some light on this. I am measureing an unkown cap that I have because I need a replacement. It reads on it "220, 5%, 500V, SM". On the meter (Fluke) it measures 00.36nF. What am I looking for in the replacement? thanks in advance.

Yeah I still tune up to pitch also but I have also tried the other way to see if it makes a difference. I've tried all that. They are locking so you basically inset the string, pull taught, tighten, then clip. Very minimal string winding on post. The issue is in the tuner. Nothing moves so the...

Hi, I have these same tuners. Yes they were time consuming to install. I used a straight edge to line them up, then pressed down to mark the wood with the pins. Then I drilled out the holes. I don't remember what bit size I used but it was enough to make them fit snug. My issue with these, and...

Man I hate when no one replies. He is my 2 cents worth. I was in the same boat. I don't think it is worth the hassle. There are greater things to consider as far as tone, than a bit of wood, anything from hardware to skill and technique. If you do a custom route you will also need a custom...

This is more of a follow up than a question, maybe it'll help someone else out. I had posted earlier about replacing a .047 cap with a .022 cap. After receiveing various replies, I went a head and did it. I used those from Radio Shack. I never got to test it out initially and it had actually...