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OK, so I have this '59 that I want to use in a certain guitar but I need to be able to split it. I am thinking I can converit it to 4-conductor wiring by unwrapping the outer tape, seperating the coil wires that are soldered together and attaching leads to each. Am I understanding this correctly or am I out to lunch?
Thanks -Frank

nope you got it right, just be very very very careful. you can kill the pup pretty easy in there


Originally Posted by jeremynope you got it right, just be very very very careful. you can kill the pup pretty easy in there

WORD!!!!! I have done a number of these swaps and they can be tricky. I suggest being as carful as possible. Also, When soldering on the new wires, I always use a clip or something to act as a heat sink so you do not heat up anything too much. I wish I remember what they are called. They are sold at Radio shack. They are like little brass cloths pins in a way.

Odie, I´m assuming that you probably use forceps (quot;Lockablequot; medical tweezers w/ a scissor grip) like most others


Originally Posted by ZerberusOdie, I´m assuming that you probably use forceps (quot;Lockablequot; medical tweezers w/ a scissor grip) like most others

Nope, these are little brass clips that are like .75 inch long.

I have some of those. Thanks

Isn't this basically the same procedure as when I made a Hybrid? I took a 2 conductor 59 and used one 59 coil and 1 custom coil and soldered and taped the wiring and kept the customs 4 conductor wiring. Doesn't seem you could fry anything unless you werent careful with the soldering iron.

And now for my next question....where can I get me some o dat nifty 4-conductor wire? Lol.


Originally Posted by Fusion1Isn't this basically the same procedure as when I made a Hybrid? I took a 2 conductor 59 and used one 59 coil and 1 custom coil and soldered and taped the wiring and kept the customs 4 conductor wiring. Doesn't seem you could fry anything unless you werent careful with the soldering iron.Pretty much, dealing with the same wires.


Originally Posted by frankencatAnd now for my next question....where can I get me some o dat nifty 4-conductor wire? Lol.

Stew Mac 4 conductor wiring 25 feet for $19.45

Cool. Any chance these are standard SD colors? Doesn't sow the colors on the web site. Thanks -Frank

Stew-mac stuff is all pretty much industry standard. I can't remember 100%, but I'd bet money on red-black-white-green . . .

Or you could take 4 wires, wrap them in shielding, and shrink wrap it!! (Don't . . . it always looks so messy . . .)

If you don't need quite that much, GuitarElectronics.com has 5 feet for $4.50. I emailed them to ask what colors the wires were, but they never got back to me.