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Hi,

The baseplate on my 52 Tele Lead has come loose. I noticed the pickup was microphonic, so I took it out and the baseplate is loose. How do I fix it back? It seems that either it or the lower flatwork plate are bent and won't stay together (they flex).

Do I just wax pot it, or is there another thing to do?

Thanks

Tony

One more question: how is the baseplate affixed to the lower part of the bobbin (the flatwork?)? Is it held in place with wax only, or is it glued? I wonder how I managed to set mine loose. I don't recall handling the pickup roughly in any way...


Originally Posted by Tony_HOne more question: how is the baseplate affixed to the lower part of the bobbin (the flatwork?)? Is it held in place with wax only, or is it glued? I wonder how I managed to set mine loose. I don't recall handling the pickup roughly in any way...

I think that they are wax potted in place when they are made. You might be able to heat the plate with a soldering iron amp; remelt the wax. I haven't tried that.

That said, I have glued 'em on with silicon sealer (DANGER this stuff may harm a guitars finish - might be bad for the pickup too, but I haven't had any problems). I have also isolated the plate from the pickup with a piece of rubber or foam amp; let the height adjustment screws hold it in place. The isolator deadens the plate's vibrations amp; doesn't seem to affect tone.

On the other hand, it sounds to me like an excuse to buy a new SD Pickup!
Of course, I just bought one Monday because my old pickup looked at me funny.

BBB

Wax will work, as will silicone gasket maker.


Originally Posted by Big Boy BobOn the other hand, it sounds to me like an excuse to buy a new SD Pickup!
BBB

LOL this is not exactly the case with me right now I took my 52 Tele Set out of a guitar I'm selling and plan on trying them in my HWY1 Tele.

Thanks, I'll try to melt some wax

Cool. Let us know how it works out.

BBB

OK, I didn't find a good pot to melt the wax. I know I have to be careful about the temperature. I ruined a pickup or two when the wax got too hot and distorted the plastic bobbins.

I'll have to find a pot and do it later cuz I'm so tired. Last night I drove home from a gig. I got to bed at 3:30 a.m., and the kids woke me up at 5:30. So thanks for your advice guys and see you later. It's 8 p.m. here and I'm sorely ready for bed.

Tony