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Slylock Fox
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I've always had a hard time getting a good solder joint to a trem claw.
Anyone got any tips or tricks?
Anyone got any tips or tricks?
Slylock Fox said:150w soldering gun.
line6man said:Slylock Fox said:150w soldering gun.
That's ridiculous. I hope you worked quickly.
When wiring a guitar, you would want to use an iron rather than a gun, and 30-45W is fine.
Slylock Fox said:line6man said:Slylock Fox said:150w soldering gun.
That's ridiculous. I hope you worked quickly.
When wiring a guitar, you would want to use an iron rather than a gun, and 30-45W is fine.
Why is it ridiculous?
You want to use a 40w for doing the basic electronics. A 40w does NOT do a proper job on a trem claw.
I also should not have to use flux for a flux core. It's not like I used the gun while the ground was attached to electronics.
Say what you want but I bet I have a damn good ground on my trem claw.
Cagey said:I use a Sta-Kon terminal as well, but drill/tap a hole in the claw to attach it so it's nice and tight...
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Crimp the lug on, solder it for good measure, and run a 6-32 machine screw in. That baby's grounded.
Incidentally, never use straight-slot screws. They're a communist plot to destroy America. Always use something self-centering, like a phillips, torx, or hex head screw.
Updown said:Geeppers that's dearCagey
Updown said:I like the idea of just drilling a hole :icon_thumright:
But..
Nothing wrong with these either
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailpieces/Electric_guitar_tremolo_parts/Tremolo_Spring_Mounting_Claw.html
Slylock Fox said:I've always had a hard time getting a good solder joint to a trem claw.
Anyone got any tips or tricks?
Cagey said:Thanks, but I doubt that it's actually my idea. I'm sure others have done it as well. I mean, it only makes sense. Soldering to that claw is never any fun.
Speaking of claws, has anybody seen these machined parts from Killer Guitar Components?
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They have them in raw brass as well as chrome or gold plated. They're all machined rather than stamped/bent, and include a threaded hole to attach a ground lug to, along with the lug itself. Kinda pricey, as you might expect, running from $43 to $85. I seriously doubt they make any difference in the guitar's tonal character, but they do look good if you're the type that doesn't put spring cavity covers on.