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I think I understand the gist of it.
Bill, laying them side by side to let them 'auto -orient" means that the tops will be like N-S-N-S ...and so on
So I guess that's ok then.
GeorgGeorg wrote: BTW and totally unrelated: did those sketches I sent a few days ago make any sense? Thought maybe we could put together a "flip-over helper spring" in my old Dekley while we fix it up, as one of the leavers is awfully heavy to push, and I am getting older (whether I like it or not).
Bill Ford wrote:Bent,
I retired from playing in 1979 and that project was several years before then, I don't remember how we decided that 1/4 pound was the right amount. Probably because the wire was available in 1/4 pound spools, and I think Charles had used that as a point of reference, I think he later used the method you describe for checking and achieving the desired ohm value. However it was decided, the tone/sound, etc was very good, i played that guitar for several years, quit in 79, started back playing (I use that term loosely) as a hobby/personal entertainment in1999 when I retired, eventually building the red S12, and playing at jams, etc, now playing in our Praise group at Church. Last account I had it was still playable, sold on ebay a couple years back, I sold it in 2002 when we finished the S12.
This has progressed into a very interesting thread.
Bill
I wonder what they will think when I show up at the drug store to buy some nail polish???? ........Don't get blushing pink...get clear.
Couldn't find the link Allan, just the one with the Schatten winderAllan wrote:I posted the link to the winder above so you could see how they mount the PU for winding using tape. Wan't suggesting you get one!!!![]()
On another subject, I am confused by the discussion on the polarity of the slugs. Are you using already activated magnets?
And, thanks for the tips on the counter/calculator mods Bent - got it working!
Allan.....
Mac Chet style eh? I knew it, I just have to come see you some time. Something about that style that gets me...mac639 wrote:Bent....Gretsch Chet style
About fastening the bobbin to the plate. I fasten it with 2 8-32 bolts right through the 1st an 10th string holes and through the backplate on the winder.
Interesting subject on the Alumitones and other strange designs. My first "electric" guitar was a phono pickup needle jammed into the bridge of my SS Stewart archtop and plugged into the volume control center lug on an old radio. About 1947 or 48....my God I'm older than dirt! Actually I'll be 73 next week
Cheers,
Mac