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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...
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 dear Cagey
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?
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.