I did it!

chrisharbin · 05-07-2012, 06:55 PM

I actually changed the pups in one of ibbys!

The old man did something right!

Seriously, I'm NOT a DIY guy with electronics. I carefully removed the old stuff, carefully did all the little steps. I even didn't quite do it right the first time and easily fixed it.....I'm stoked! The wiring schematic was from here (thanks SS.org!) and it's just what I wanted.

Many thanks to those who answered my other threads, w/o that.....I couldn't have done it.

hell, I'm looking forward to the next!

devolutionary · 05-07-2012, 07:05 PM

I get to indulge in this tonight, my first wiring project. Remind me again why I put three humbuckers, a 5-way 4-poole super switch, and a push-pull tone in there again?

Glad to hear it worked out

chrisharbin · 05-07-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devolutionary

I get to indulge in this tonight, my first wiring project. Remind me again why I put three humbuckers, a 5-way 4-poole super switch, and a push-pull tone in there again?

Glad to hear it worked out

L1ght · 05-07-2012, 07:28 PM

Nice to hear dude! I think the most confusing part of the wiring is the switch. Those 5-way switches are bitches.

So I put in a 3-way switch and called it a day.

chrisharbin · 05-07-2012, 07:54 PM

lol! I put the 3 way switch in this. I wanted H/dual split/H.

Not sure about this pafjoe in the neck though

The mojoe in the bridge is a hit w/o doubt and the dual split is nice. Really thought with the specs the pafjoe would be a tad brighter. I wouldn't say it's muddy........oh well, time to grab a SB's and test more!

devolutionary · 05-07-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisharbin

Yep. That's what I said to myself the other morning

chrisharbin · 05-13-2012, 11:36 PM

I wish I knew why the computer interference is a bit too noticeable though. It's not ground thing BTW, it's nothing bad, it's just that I have to have it a little further away than my other ibbys.

I'll probably start another thread about shielding but I wonder if the fact that the dimarzio 3way is exposed and all the others with stock 5 way are encased? Other than that, the wiring wasn't changed other than the pups. My other ibbys are super quiet.

devolutionary · 05-13-2012, 11:38 PM

It's possible. I mean, it sounds like a shielding issue, that's for sure. Do you have a pic of the cavity and facing so I can take a peek at the details?

chrisharbin · 05-14-2012, 01:07 AM

Sure, hold please......

not the best photos

Ryan-ZenGtr- · 05-14-2012, 05:05 AM

Visit here for more information on shielding.

STEWMAC.COM : Guitar Shielding Free information

I apply shielding tape to all my cavities. Always use protection.

It's funny you've had the opposite response to me with the Mo Joe / PAF Joe combination. I really liked them both, but more so the neck pickup. Maybe try raising it on the treble side and lowering the bass side, for better treble response on your high strings?

Congrats on a job well done!

devolutionary · 05-14-2012, 06:38 AM

Aside from that chunk missing near the switch, it seems fine. Kind of perplexing really. Does it come through more powerfully when you hold the guitar at different angles to the computer?

maxoom · 05-14-2012, 08:51 AM

It`s not a shielding issue.More to do with the birds nest and grounding.

chrisharbin · 05-14-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devolutionary

Aside from that chunk missing near the switch, it seems fine. Kind of perplexing really. Does it come through more powerfully when you hold the guitar at different angles to the computer?

A little bit

btw, what chunk missing (a joke that I don't get??)

chrisharbin · 05-14-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxoom

It`s not a shielding issue.More to do with the birds nest and grounding.

Please explain "birds nest"

asilayamazing · 05-14-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisharbin

Please explain "birds nest"

EDIT: mess of wires. before i get another

even though he posted right after me already knowing about the wires!

chrisharbin · 05-14-2012, 07:23 PM

You must be referring to the remedial wiring job I did.

The blue tape is there because I wanted a way to keep track of the two pups rather than constantly double checking. I just never took it off.

beneharris · 05-15-2012, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisharbin

Please explain "birds nest"

what he means by birds nest is the way the wires are all over the place. its not a huge deal, you can always throw some zip ties in there to keep it a bit neater if you want.

it could be that some wires are touching somewhere (maybe a bare ground wire) and that could be causing it.

chrisharbin · 05-15-2012, 02:35 PM

Always possible, I'll check it out.

asilayamazing · 05-16-2012, 01:41 AM

wow neg rep x2 for an

the wires together may be causing interference... i didnt post bird's nest in the first place.... maybe that guy should "help him out"

chrisharbin · 05-16-2012, 02:40 AM

A neg rep? I'm bummed dude! I thought it was funny

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05-07-2012, 06:55 PM	#1
chrisharbin SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sac Posts: 1,589 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did it! I actually changed the pups in one of ibbys! The old man did something right! Seriously, I'm NOT a DIY guy with electronics. I carefully removed the old stuff, carefully did all the little steps. I even didn't quite do it right the first time and easily fixed it.....I'm stoked! The wiring schematic was from here (thanks SS.org!) and it's just what I wanted. Many thanks to those who answered my other threads, w/o that.....I couldn't have done it. hell, I'm looking forward to the next! amonb, Empryrean, HeHasTheJazzHands and 2 others like this.

05-07-2012, 07:05 PM	#2
devolutionary No longer 7-less Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 585 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I get to indulge in this tonight, my first wiring project. Remind me again why I put three humbuckers, a 5-way 4-poole super switch, and a push-pull tone in there again? Glad to hear it worked out You know, I'm not going to hate or target you for neg. rep. if you leave your name. I'm sure I can find plenty of other reasons to hate Stop calling it detuned. It's tuned, just not to standard. It's not a ....ing DeVries.

05-07-2012, 07:28 PM	#4
L1ght Copypasta All Over Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,268 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Nice to hear dude! I think the most confusing part of the wiring is the switch. Those 5-way switches are bitches. So I put in a 3-way switch and called it a day. chrisharbin and asilayamazing like this.

05-13-2012, 11:38 PM	#8
devolutionary No longer 7-less Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 585 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's possible. I mean, it sounds like a shielding issue, that's for sure. Do you have a pic of the cavity and facing so I can take a peek at the details? You know, I'm not going to hate or target you for neg. rep. if you leave your name. I'm sure I can find plenty of other reasons to hate Stop calling it detuned. It's tuned, just not to standard. It's not a ....ing DeVries.

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05-07-2012, 07:54 PM	#5
chrisharbin SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sac Posts: 1,589 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol! I put the 3 way switch in this. I wanted H/dual split/H. Not sure about this pafjoe in the neck though The mojoe in the bridge is a hit w/o doubt and the dual split is nice. Really thought with the specs the pafjoe would be a tad brighter. I wouldn't say it's muddy........oh well, time to grab a SB's and test more!

05-13-2012, 11:36 PM	#7
chrisharbin SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sac Posts: 1,589 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wish I knew why the computer interference is a bit too noticeable though. It's not ground thing BTW, it's nothing bad, it's just that I have to have it a little further away than my other ibbys. I'll probably start another thread about shielding but I wonder if the fact that the dimarzio 3way is exposed and all the others with stock 5 way are encased? Other than that, the wiring wasn't changed other than the pups. My other ibbys are super quiet.

05-14-2012, 01:07 AM	#9
chrisharbin SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sac Posts: 1,589 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sure, hold please...... not the best photos

05-14-2012, 05:05 AM	#10
Ryan-ZenGtr- SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,610 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Visit here for more information on shielding. STEWMAC.COM : Guitar Shielding Free information I apply shielding tape to all my cavities. Always use protection. It's funny you've had the opposite response to me with the Mo Joe / PAF Joe combination. I really liked them both, but more so the neck pickup. Maybe try raising it on the treble side and lowering the bass side, for better treble response on your high strings? Congrats on a job well done! beneharris likes this. Need Recording tips? Try here: http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/rec...-way-tips.html

05-14-2012, 06:38 AM	#11
devolutionary No longer 7-less Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 585 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Aside from that chunk missing near the switch, it seems fine. Kind of perplexing really. Does it come through more powerfully when you hold the guitar at different angles to the computer? You know, I'm not going to hate or target you for neg. rep. if you leave your name. I'm sure I can find plenty of other reasons to hate Stop calling it detuned. It's tuned, just not to standard. It's not a ....ing DeVries.

05-14-2012, 08:51 AM	#12
maxoom Scumbag of the Earth Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: wa Posts: 436 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It`s not a shielding issue.More to do with the birds nest and grounding.

05-14-2012, 07:23 PM	#16
chrisharbin SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sac Posts: 1,589 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You must be referring to the remedial wiring job I did. The blue tape is there because I wanted a way to keep track of the two pups rather than constantly double checking. I just never took it off.

05-15-2012, 02:35 PM	#18
chrisharbin SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sac Posts: 1,589 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Always possible, I'll check it out.

05-16-2012, 01:41 AM	#19
asilayamazing SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: washington Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	wow neg rep x2 for an the wires together may be causing interference... i didnt post bird's nest in the first place.... maybe that guy should "help him out" smooth transactions with: djpharoah, bob123, Sevenstringer, Jolo5150, kfiggy If you're gonna "Thank me" then Thank (post) me, or give rep "With the amount of flak I've been receiving lately, i may just keep this post to myself!"

05-16-2012, 02:40 AM	#20
chrisharbin SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sac Posts: 1,589 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A neg rep? I'm bummed dude! I thought it was funny

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