Post by pete1951 on Feb 27, 2024 13:15:55 GMT
Damage to pickups without covers is common. This Tele (Style) pickup has no DC resistance, there is a break somewhere.
This is often because of a string getting hooked on the edge of the pickup.
*by shorting out the surface winding you can often bridge the broken wire , the surface was rubbed with some 1000grade wet&dry to remove the insulation . This will reduce the impedance a little, so the pickup wouldn’t be so ‘hot’ .
So the DC resistance is now 5.5, I have seen lower readings on new pickups
It’s a ‘bodge’ job but as the alternative is a £50 rewind I’m happy with it.
Pete
This is often because of a string getting hooked on the edge of the pickup.
*by shorting out the surface winding you can often bridge the broken wire , the surface was rubbed with some 1000grade wet&dry to remove the insulation . This will reduce the impedance a little, so the pickup wouldn’t be so ‘hot’ .
So the DC resistance is now 5.5, I have seen lower readings on new pickups
It’s a ‘bodge’ job but as the alternative is a £50 rewind I’m happy with it.
Pete