What should I get and what should I know if I want to install pickups?

[Corbic]

Hey all, since the Brobucker has shipped and I've decided I'll install it myself, I wanted to know what I should get for installing pickups and changing electronics and such. I already know I need a soldering iron, but any suggestions for an inexpensive one that will get the job done would be very helpful. And other then that, what else should I get? And any pointers or anything I should know about soldering would be really appreciated as well.

-Corbic

 

[LesStrat]

Re: What should I get and what should I know if I want to install pickups?

Get a low wattage soldering iron (say 25W). Get solder. Work slowly. Ask questions as you go if you are not sure.

People here are MORE than willing to help.

 

[Corbic]

Re: What should I get and what should I know if I want to install pickups?

Is there any special kind of solder I should get for this purpose? I won't really be using it for much anything else.

 

[DWVINKY]

Re: What should I get and what should I know if I want to install pickups?

Is there any special kind of solder I should get for this purpose? I won't really be using it for much anything else.

Go to Radio Shack and get a small tube of Silver Solder or any kind with a rosin core. Whatever you do, don't buy it from a Hardware store(wrong kind)

 

[PoorMan]

Re: What should I get and what should I know if I want to install pickups?

Try the search function. There are some pretty informative threads already in the forum. That's how I learned.

Got my Brobucker today!!! Yeeeee-hawwwwwww!!!

 

[jclogston]

Re: What should I get and what should I know if I want to install pickups?

Hey Corbic -
I was in the same situation last week - picked up a new pu and didn't feel like paying sam ash $60 to install it and have to wait a couple of days to get it done as well.
So i went to radio shack and bought the following:

A) 30-watt soldering iron kit (was like $8) which also came with a mini stand, 60/40 resin core solder and some other stuff i didn't use.
B) some xtra solder (~$4), though the solder included above was enough.
C) 22 AWG wire (~$6) which you really don't need - could make due with whatever wire you have on hand.
D) Wire cutters/strippers ($8) - get this, makes stripping wires soo easy.
E) Electrical tape (insulation) and sponge -- didn't buy these, had these.
F) Optional, a multimeter ($20) - use this to check the connections before re-assembling guitar (and finding out it doesn't work).

I practiced soldering wires together the first night to learn how to solder.
Also do a google search on soldering tips online.

As for schematics/wiring, ask the people here. They know everything about everything. They helped me with my wiring.

Good Luck,

jeff