Lowe Guitars shop notes

[GilmourD]

That orange is SCHMEXY!

Curiosity: What's your source on those threaded inserts? Do they make them the right size for a screw that will go through a Jazzmaster or Jaguar pickup without having to drill out the pickups themselves?

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That orange is SCHMEXY!

Curiosity: What's your source on those threaded inserts? Do they make them the right size for a screw that will go through a Jazzmaster or Jaguar pickup without having to drill out the pickups themselves?

I buy EZ-Lok 329-004 and 329-008 in bulk from Zoro.com.

[GilmourD]

That orange is SCHMEXY!

Curiosity: What's your source on those threaded inserts? Do they make them the right size for a screw that will go through a Jazzmaster or Jaguar pickup without having to drill out the pickups themselves?

I buy EZ-Lok 329-004 and 329-008 in bulk from Zoro.com.

Nice! The 4-40 would work perfectly for Jags. Jazzmasters use #3 screws but I don't see 3-48 or 3-56 versions of the inserts... I'll have to see if a Jag screw goes through a JM cover without issue later.

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Nice! The 4-40 would work perfectly for Jags. Jazzmasters use #3 screws but I don't see 3-48 or 3-56 versions of the inserts... I'll have to see if a Jag screw goes through a JM cover without issue later.

Yeah, I looked for #3 inserts for quite a while, but no luck. I only use this process for Thunderbird pickups, and it seems to work really well.

[GilmourD]

Nice! The 4-40 would work perfectly for Jags. Jazzmasters use #3 screws but I don't see 3-48 or 3-56 versions of the inserts... I'll have to see if a Jag screw goes through a JM cover without issue later.

Yeah, I looked for #3 inserts for quite a while, but no luck. I only use this process for Thunderbird pickups, and it seems to work really well.

I'm a psycho and I have a Jag (and possibly a JM as well) where I'm going to be swapping pickups in and out on a constant basis to record comparison clips, so I don't want them falling out mid-riff after the 20th swap.

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I'm a psycho and I have a Jag (and possibly a JM as well) where I'm going to be swapping pickups in and out on a constant basis to record comparison clips, so I don't want them falling out mid-riff after the 20th swap.

You should copy my plug-and-play wiring system. It's not that hard to do, after the initial investment in connectors, heat-shrink, and the clamping tool.

[GilmourD]

I'm a psycho and I have a Jag (and possibly a JM as well) where I'm going to be swapping pickups in and out on a constant basis to record comparison clips, so I don't want them falling out mid-riff after the 20th swap.

You should copy my plug-and-play wiring system. It's not that hard to do, after the initial investment in connectors, heat-shrink, and the clamping tool.

I actually have a wiring solution already that involves connectors with screwdown contracts. Ive been putting them in all my guitars that I take apart lately.

Molence 50PCS 2.54mm 0.1" Pitch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F6TC7RP

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I actually have a wiring solution already that involves connectors with screwdown contracts. Ive been putting them in all my guitars that I take apart lately.

Molence 50PCS 2.54mm 0.1" Pitch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F6TC7RP

Nice! I've seen those before and they definitely get the job done.

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These three just need to be strung up, set up, and photographed outside, then they're good to go.

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Three new bodies coming through paint. These will be the last traditional finishes for awhile...graphic finishes are coming back.

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Coming in 2024:

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In memoriam.

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We're adding a bit of original art to the household. "not yet committed" by Frank Strunk III.

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I really love how these okoume bodies look with cream plastic front binding. Moe at Moecolors really crushed it on these two.

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It's an honor and a source of great joy to see my 8-string bridges being used by other builders. This Serek Lincoln 8 is a real beauty.