Recent content by JCH

No Thanks! I googled fishman, and got this. I've got an Ibanez with an XLR out. Don't bother... It sounds like ass.

I've wondered about this too. AlNiCo magnets usually have pretty good retention. Some grades better than others. I'm in San Diego this weekend hanging out with my Dad, but when get back home I'll measure a new Jensen P12R, and compare it to one that's from the 50's. I have a few other vintage...

This was in my email today. Get Out of the Garage | How it Works

I originally approached it as a cheap experiment. I built my original winder for about $25, and I still use it now when I'm hand winding. Sophisticated gear isn't needed. I think that making custom pickups for your chellos is quite cool. It's a unique aspect that sets them apart from everything...

Yeah, I'm just adding a little science to the "black art":laughings: for my own reference. I think it helps a little. I know all about doing it by feel as that's how I did it for years. I'll have to shoot you an email when I'm through moving across town, and get up to speed. :thumbs up:

Then you should prove it instead of bashing others.

My counter is totally separate. It sits atop the machine, on the little angled block. The multimeter is measuring the RPM in real time. By keeping track of the RPM I'm able to duplicate a pickup with more precision. The multimeter is measuring Hertz/cycles per second. 20hz equals 1200 rpm...

I got into it initially after reading the experiences of others, and to challenge myself with a new skill. There are certainly many pickups available for sale, and the majority of those are made with the production cost as the main criteria. The pickups made with the finest components, and the...

I'm using it as a tachometer. When I built the optical interrupter switch for the counter, I included extra wires to connect the multimeter's frequency counter. 20hz = 1,200rpm. Keeping the winding speed constant helps with the accuracy of the tension.

Very cool. I'm excited for you that you're giving this a try. As muttley mentioned the only way to de-spool the wire is from the end. Using your fingers to tension the wire takes a little practice, but you'll get the hang of it. I did it that way for years, but now I use felt tensioners even...

Intermittent problems can be tough to locate. Especially for the untrained. Never forget that there are voltages in there that can ruin more than your day. What kind of amp are you talking about here?

I found this >file:///C:/Users/John/Downloads/500_1%20Beatle%20Bass.pdf and this

Thanks Man, I had the easy job. Those guy's were rebuilding the snakes for days. :) ya think. They do some nice work there

I built this for a local studio earlier this year.