skidshark
Active Member
i thought this was interesting, could this be why some DIYers aren't happy with their pup changes??
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What is a valley of doom? Something I should have mentioned at the outset of the pickup article. NEVER USE A SOLDERING GUN NEAR PICKUPS!!! Soldering guns are a powerful transformer that can weaken, and demagnetize certain magnets, that are commonly in used pickups. For an example, a soldering gun can erase most alnico magnets just as well as a tape eraser clears a recording tape. Soldering is a whole subject itself. I will say one thing about soldering equipment. That is to properly solder guitar pickups I personally, would only use a transformer operated, low voltage, temperature controlled, solder station, in the 25 to 50 watt range. Keep the main transformer of the station off to the side, at least a foot C25cm) away from any magnates. If you do not own, or have access to such a soldering station, bring your work to a professional who does. About 700 degrees-F, or 350 degrees -C is right for this kind of work. The same can be said for alnico magnets speakers. Although you are less likely to harm these with a soldering gun, why take chances.....""
i pilfered this from the here....
http://www.ultimateguitargear.com/ken_fischer_chapter3.htm
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What is a valley of doom? Something I should have mentioned at the outset of the pickup article. NEVER USE A SOLDERING GUN NEAR PICKUPS!!! Soldering guns are a powerful transformer that can weaken, and demagnetize certain magnets, that are commonly in used pickups. For an example, a soldering gun can erase most alnico magnets just as well as a tape eraser clears a recording tape. Soldering is a whole subject itself. I will say one thing about soldering equipment. That is to properly solder guitar pickups I personally, would only use a transformer operated, low voltage, temperature controlled, solder station, in the 25 to 50 watt range. Keep the main transformer of the station off to the side, at least a foot C25cm) away from any magnates. If you do not own, or have access to such a soldering station, bring your work to a professional who does. About 700 degrees-F, or 350 degrees -C is right for this kind of work. The same can be said for alnico magnets speakers. Although you are less likely to harm these with a soldering gun, why take chances.....""
i pilfered this from the here....
http://www.ultimateguitargear.com/ken_fischer_chapter3.htm
