Are new non-rw/rp SD Singlecoils wound top-going or top-coming?

[Kommerzbassist]

I was wondering because I cant find that information anywhere on the SD page...
thanks

 

[Kommerzbassist]

Re: Are new non-rw/rp SD Singlecoils wound top-going or top-coming?

Also what I found was this:

Reversing the lead wires can sometimes be a problem because the hot wire comes in contact with the magnet rod pole pieces on most Fender style pickups. When you touch the rod magnet polepiece, the pickup can make a loud hum or buzz in the amp. If a string touches the exposed pole, the signal from the pickup can short out leaving a pickup with no sound.


Does that mean that if the string touches the Magnets it destroys the Pickup?

 

[Artie]

Re: Are new non-rw/rp SD Singlecoils wound top-going or top-coming?

Does that mean that if the string touches the Magnets it destroys the Pickup?

No. What they mean is, if the coil wire is touching the pole-pieces, and those are connected to the "hot" wire, when they touch the strings, (which would normally be grounded), you've just "muted" the output. Like a kill switch. There's no damage done. Just no sound.

I don't think this is a problem with SD's. I'm pretty sure their coils don't come in contact with the pole-pieces.

 

[Kommerzbassist]

Re: Are new non-rw/rp SD Singlecoils wound top-going or top-coming?

ok thanks Artie