'54 Tele STL-1b wax potting question

[slimjw]

Hello all - I have had the '54 Tele STL-1 pickup in a few teles and love it but am thinking about ordering a custom version with a non-wax-potted bottom plate to get some of the slight microphonics that the Antiquities have.

Just wondering if anyone thinks there would be any issues (besides potential feedback) I'm overlooking. Thanks!

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: '54 Tele STL-1b wax potting question

Why not simply apply heat and leverage to the baseplate of a production line STL-1B?

 

[slimjw]

Re: '54 Tele STL-1b wax potting question

I realize that is an option, but I would likely have to pay someone else to do the work so it would probably be a wash in the end. Just wanted to see if there were any issues I was overlooking by going the custom shop way. Also, I meant the STL-1 bridge, not the STL-1b, although that probably doesn't have any bearing on the baseplate question.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: '54 Tele STL-1b wax potting question

What's the difference between an STL-1B and an STL-1 bridge pup?

 

[jeremy]

Re: '54 Tele STL-1b wax potting question

stl-1 is the vintage lead, the stl-1b is the broadcaster

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: '54 Tele STL-1b wax potting question

Gotcha.