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by Andrew McSpadden
Tue Jul 01, 2025 12:35 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Filtertron Magnets Question
Replies: 3
Views: 33

Re: Filtertron Magnets Question

Thanks Bill!!!
by Andrew McSpadden
Mon Jun 30, 2025 3:46 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Filtertron Magnets Question
Replies: 3
Views: 33

Filtertron Magnets Question

I want to make a few Filtertrons. I know they use a 1/4" thick magnet. Is it crazy to stack two 1/8" thick magnets?

Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:33 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Tapering jigs for Neck Through Laminates
Replies: 4
Views: 137

Tapering jigs for Neck Through Laminates

I am going to do some neck through guitars this year and wanted to use tapered layers. In thinking about jigs to accurately I wondered if anyone had something that worked well for them and would be willing to share a picture?!?

Thanks
by Andrew McSpadden
Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Gower Acoustic Neck Reset
Replies: 0
Views: 45214

Gower Acoustic Neck Reset

Hi, Anyone pulled the neck off of a Nashville 60's Gower Acoustic? I heard they have typical dovetail construction and pulled the 15th but am not finding a gap with my drill. Anyone know more about these before I put some heat in there? TIA
by Andrew McSpadden
Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Alnico types and sound differences - a Physics expliantion?
Replies: 0
Views: 44735

Alnico types and sound differences - a Physics expliantion?

Imagine a theoretical pickup with all things being equal but with interchangeable magnets. Different magnet types in this pickup will yield different sounds. Besides the maximum level of charge attainable by the different grades, is there more of an explanation of WHY they sound different out there?...
by Andrew McSpadden
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: "Sectioning" Winding a pickup coil
Replies: 1
Views: 16792

"Sectioning" Winding a pickup coil

I have heard mention of people using a technique called "sectioning" in winding a pickup. Does anyone know what this is referring to? Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Sat Jan 21, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Mystery Guitar Truss Rod Repair
Replies: 1
Views: 16355

Mystery Guitar Truss Rod Repair

I have an unknown guitar that a customer is set on getting restored. I took the neck off and the rod fell out on the floor. There is an aluminum channel in the neck. Anyone come across this rod before and know what is in the neck before I start dissecting it? Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Pelham Blue for waterbourne
Replies: 3
Views: 19552

Re: Pelham Blue for waterbourne

Thanks Pete! I have another Createx that I have yet to try for compatibility but now that I know someone who used it I am encouraged! Did you use it straight or mixed in with your finish? I am using General Finishes Poly and High Performance. I will order the Metallic Blue Silver to try it!
by Andrew McSpadden
Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Pelham Blue for waterbourne
Replies: 3
Views: 19552

Pelham Blue for waterbourne

Does anyone know of a product/brand that makes something close to Pelham Blue that I can put in my waterbourne finish?
TIA
by Andrew McSpadden
Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Replacement for Novus 2
Replies: 2
Views: 4061

Replacement for Novus 2

I am running out of my big bottle of Novus 2 scratch remover. I use it for fine scratches and cleaning very dirty guitars. I am sure it is some Meguiars product. Does anyone know the equivalent? Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Mon Dec 13, 2021 9:16 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: ACME Archtops _ Are they still in business?
Replies: 2
Views: 4175

Re: ACME Archtops _ Are they still in business?

He did sell the business to a Jonathan who I had been emailing before Covid. He was doing a new 339 style after I told him about it and was almost done with the molds when I stopped hearing from him.
by Andrew McSpadden
Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: ACME Archtops _ Are they still in business?
Replies: 2
Views: 4175

ACME Archtops _ Are they still in business?

Has anyone heard from Jonathan at ACME Archtops in Pennsylvania? I don't see a web presence any more. They made great plates for 335/339 and other archtop guitars. Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Custom Forbon Parts
Replies: 0
Views: 30201

Custom Forbon Parts

Who are people using for custom pickup parts out of Forbon? Looking to get some special stuff laser cut. Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: High Resistance Low output
Replies: 2
Views: 23790

Re: High Resistance Low output

Found the start was not full connected and could not get a connection due to the wire not being long enough to make it into the grommet. Rewind! It was an old SD2 from the 80's

THanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: High Resistance Low output
Replies: 2
Views: 23790

High Resistance Low output

I have a single coil that has a resistance of 500+ K Ohms and weak output but there is output. What could be the problem?

It is not degaussed and not a phase issue. This is the pickup by itself.

Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Sat Feb 13, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Taller Humbucker Bobbins
Replies: 4
Views: 28586

Re: Taller Humbucker Bobbins

I like it! I would still like to find some that are 1/8 taller than standard out of the box. Any injection molders out there?!?!
by Andrew McSpadden
Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Taller Humbucker Bobbins
Replies: 4
Views: 28586

Taller Humbucker Bobbins

Hi,

Does anyone have a source for taller humbucker bobbins to fit more wire?

Thanks!
by Andrew McSpadden
Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Bolt On Neck Inserts - Isn't 8/32 is small ?
Replies: 9
Views: 14971

Bolt On Neck Inserts - Isn't 8/32 is small ?

I was looking at moving my bolt on necks to threaded insets and bolts rather than wood screws. It looks like people are using 8/32 bolts. Is it me or is that to small? What are you using? Thanks
by Andrew McSpadden
Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Bronze Powder Ratios
Replies: 0
Views: 9816

Bronze Powder Ratios

I just got several boxes filled with different color bronzing powder form the 30's and the 40's from an estate sale. I am currently spraying GF waterbased finishes. To just do a top what kind of ratios of powder to finish do you recommend? I would like good coverage hopefully in one coat but don't w...
by Andrew McSpadden
Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Pickup Magnet Charging Question
Replies: 8
Views: 28063

Re: Pickup Magnet Charging Question

Thanks Barry! I will try that experiment!

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