Pickup Tape

[Benjy_26]

Hello all.

I was wondering if any of y'all have a good source for cloth tape that is used to wrap thebcoils of humbuckers. Some of mine could use a new protective layer after being messed with multiple times. Thanks in advance!

 

[Mincer]

Re: Pickup Tape

I get mine from Stew Mac, but I am sure Ebay has cheaper sources now (many with free shipping).

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Pickup Tape

Cool! I'll check out Stew Mac. I need some fret files, anyway.

 

[Zheddar]

Re: Pickup Tape

Philaluthiertools probably has the best pickup tape on ebay, and it's for sure pretty decent. But the Stewmac stuff is the best along with the actual 3M stuff. Since I don't know for sure what Stewmac uses, my first choice would be the 3M, then Stewmac, and if money was tight Philaluthiertools. The Ebay stuff looks just like the others, but is a little less form fitting, less stretchy. But it works well and looks fine.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Pickup Tape

Or on Amazon...this stuff seems to be pretty good and you can get it in several different widths.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSOQWTB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Or if you prefer the paper tape...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075TZZMC1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Pickup Tape

Thanks!

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Pickup Tape

The Amazon stuff is what I have and it works well. The 12mm width is the closest to 1/2"

The Stew Mac is 3/8"

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Pickup Tape

I just ordered the 12mm Amazon stuff. I'll keep you guys posted on how it works.