"Possibility" - Pearl White - HSH - Stratocaster

[ragamuffin]

I’m trying to figure out whether the yellow circles indicate wires grounded to the pot or if they’re just wired together. The other thing that’s driving me crazy is the bottom-right pot with the criss-crossing wires. I’m not sure my soldering skills are up to that. lol!

I'm pretty sure that those are in fact grounds, and that they mean to solder them to that little bottom tab that most push-pull pots have. You could also solder them to the side or bottom of the pot.

 

[stratamania]

Actually that is a useful diagram as I now know that phase and series/parallel will interact without issue. The yellow circles with a C in them are capacitors.

I kind of like the idea of an out of phase, on one push pull, the G3 to GD as discussed earlier and a third one to add the neck pickup regardless of the position of the selector switch.

The colour mapping is only the four wire colours from the pickups. See what you come up with and I will check it out for you.

 

[HumanisHappy]

Actually that is a useful diagram as I now know that phase and series/parallel will interact without issue. The yellow circles with a C in them are capacitors.

I kind of like the idea of an out of phase, on one push pull, the G3 to GD as discussed earlier and a third one to add the neck pickup regardless of the position of the selector switch.

The colour mapping is only the four wire colours from the pickups. See what you come up with and I will check it out for you.

Do you happen to know what they mean for the TB pot by "Pull for R/Phase Bridge"? I've being sitting here trying to understand, but do not.

Am I(or I should say ChatGPT) right in that:

Function	Color in Image	Seymour Duncan Color
Inr/Coil Start wire (North Start)	Red	Black
Inr/Coil Finish wire (North Finish)	White/Gray	White
Otr/Coil Finish wire (South Finish)	Black/White dash	Red
Otr/Coil Start wire (South Start)	Black	Green
Shield wire (Ground)	Gray dashed	Bare (uninsulated)

 

[stratamania]

Pull for R/Phase Bridge"

It means you pull it to reverse the phase of the bridge pickup.

ChatGPT is correct. A useful tool but does not necessarily help learning, try that SD Wiring course.

 

[HumanisHappy]

The time has come!
She's beautiful! Thank you, Warmoth!

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[teleme01]

That neck is beautiful

 

[HumanisHappy]

Well… went to install these Gotoh ferrules and tried the solder gun heat method and was unsuccessful. I’m a little iffy on sanding etc. considering taking it somewhere for assembly.

 

[teleme01]

I sand for ferrules, string pressure will keep it in if you expand the hole too much, but I have never over sanded, roll up a sandpaper joint and go with it till you can almost push it in by hand. My suggestion

 

[Djic]

Well… went to install these Gotoh ferrules and tried the solder gun heat method and was unsuccessful. I’m a little iffy on sanding etc. considering taking it somewhere for assembly.

I had a similar experience, I invested 17€ for a "precision drill bit", you could get one for the exact diameter you need and drill out every single one by hand? You can find those bits in 0.1mm ranges, just search 8.3mm drill bit or whatever. Maybe a bit unnecessary for this simple of a task but this is how I did it on mine because I didn't want to mess this up. But beware! It's important to carefully countersink the wholes lightly (not to wide!) to avoid chippings.

But maybe it's also a good idea to give it to someone who knows what he does. Not an expert, just sharing my experience!

 

[Tretgeraet]

Are they the same kind that Warmoth uses?

If so: To put the ferrules into my Warmoth Tele body, I used a piece of wood and a hammer and very gently and carefully hammered them in. There wasn't a lot of force necessary, otherwise I wouldn't have done it that way.

But that's me...

 

[HumanisHappy]

Are they the same kind that Warmoth uses?

If so: To put the ferrules into my Warmoth Tele body, I used a piece of wood and a hammer and very gently and carefully hammered them in. There wasn't a lot of force necessary, otherwise I wouldn't have done it that way.

But that's me...

I didn’t order them from Warmoth so not sure. They’re Gotoh ferrules though. I think I am going to take it, both guitars, to my local guy. I’m gonna need some special wiring anyway and he can set them up too.

 

[HumanisHappy]

I’m tempted to give this another try tomorrow.

I have all the parts boxed up and feel kinda sad cause I wanted to do it all myself step by step. I’m thinking my soldering iron just is not hot enough. It’s a cheap one I’ve had for years that’s 15watts. I’m not sure how hot it even gets. I ordered a 80w from the big A. I sure don’t want to boil the finish.

 

[teleme01]

Rolled up sandpaper and slowly finding your chi, if the hole is too tight, you Crack the wood , slowly , take your time and scratch the inside of the hole until it fits, paint inside the hole will cause the same issue, I am usually wrong but @stratamania will hopefully correct me if am.

 

[stratamania]

Well… went to install these Gotoh ferrules and tried the solder gun heat method and was unsuccessful. I’m a little iffy on sanding etc. considering taking it somewhere for assembly.

I am assuming these are the rear ferrules you are trying to install. If the ferrules almost fit it is probably just paint build up in the holes that is the issue.

Rolled up sandpaper and slowly finding your chi, if the hole is too tight, you Crack the wood , slowly , take your time and scratch the inside of the hole until it fits, paint inside the hole will cause the same issue, I am usually wrong but @stratamania will hopefully correct me if am.

Yes, rolled up sandpaper or similar inserted and rotated in the hole can be used to remove just enough paint to allow the ferrules to fit. They do not need to be too loose, that said.

Using chi in any quantity without being a licensed Kung Fu master could lead to unexpected results. Scratch must have a different meaning in the US, I would want to avoid scratches.

If so: To put the ferrules into my Warmoth Tele body, I used a piece of wood and a hammer and very gently and carefully hammered them in. There wasn't a lot of force necessary, otherwise I wouldn't have done it that way.

This is also a reasonable method and may be needed in combination with the above to get the holes close. An ideal solution is to be able to press them in, for example with a pillar drill or clamp. If the holes are really too small for the ferrules, they should not be forced in.

 

[Heavy Rock]

Another method I use sometimes is to push the ferrules (or bridge bushings etc) using a clamp, but you need one with long arms for that, so it can reach further onto the body.

 

[HumanisHappy]

I appreciate all the comments and suggestions. I got the new soldering iron yesterday, but I’ve resigned myself to the idea that my local guitar guy should handle the assembly.

I’m afraid of screwing it up and ending up in a real pickle. I also want to build a bit of a relationship with him so I’ll have someone reliable to turn to. If the guitars were cheaper, I wouldn’t mind experimenting, but given the time and money involved, what’s another couple hundred dollars and a few weeks to make sure they’re done right.

I don’t take them until Saturday so hopefully an update a few weeks later!

 

[HumanisHappy]

She should be home tomorrow! Pics from the luthier!

 

[rockandroller]

Kinda the mirror of "Uh Huh"...