NEWB Install Help

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deolexrex

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I'm going to attempt to install a Pearly Gates bridge pick-up into my MIM Strat. This will be my first ever pick-up install. Can anyone point me to a good video or written w/pictures tutorial? I've watched the one on the SD site but it wasn't that helpful and it wasn't dealing with a humbucker.
 
Re: NEWB Install Help

I bought mine used here on the forum from rumblebox. No wiring diagram. Did I forget to mention that I have zero experience with a soldering iron?
 
Re: NEWB Install Help

Just a few tips... a 40- watt iron should do you fine... Any higher and you run the chance of degaussing your pups with the EMF from the soldering iron... Less is more when it comes to solder... Big gobs can lead to a cold solder joint which may or may not work, but if it does, will be noisy... 63/37 is the best solder to use for electronics, if you can't find it, 60/40 will work just fine... I'd practice on spare wires you have until you can get on the wire, add the solder, and get off the wire rather quickly... If you stay on a pot TOO long, you can ruin the pot... Any other questions/concerns, just ask... Someone here will help you with this...

Good Luck, and welcome to the forum,
Allen Gordon

EDIT: PS - You will LOVE the PG in your strat!!
 
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Mission Accomplished!!! Thanks for the help!

Oh, and the PG in my strat sounds heavenly! Up next...Vintage Rails in the neck and middle. My Tweaker is rockin' tonight!

:-) :-) :-)
 
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