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tape?
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:35 pm
by Mr M
what kinda of tape should i use to tape the wires to my pickguard, that is apparently not original.
(on my jazzy)
i want some damn vintage tape
, my wires are all everywhere, it sucks to have to put the guard back on
Re: tape?
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:56 pm
by i love sharin foo
Pretty much any kind of cream masking tape will work well and look good.
Justin
Re: tape?
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:01 pm
by aen
I'd just search eBay for "VINTAGE PRE CBS ADHESIVE TAPE! VINTAGE MOJO NR NIB WOW L@@K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1"
Works every time.
Re: tape?
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:46 pm
by flatfiver
SUSTAIN FOR DAYS!!!!!!
Re: tape?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:49 am
by zhivago
NOT ANY KIND OF TAPE WILL WORK OK FOR THIS!
pre-'62 tape had three "teeth" at each end....post '62 was four....and by 1965, the tape had no teeth, and the colour was changed to bright white.
50s tape (as used on also strats) is rare as hen's teeth, but will yield the best results...it improves sustain...the notes just bloom, and it also improves the player's sex life.
I kid, of course!
Re: tape?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:26 am
by fullerplast
Well, you could use modern tape... but you'll need an NOS can of Pre-CBS adhesive to get the original stickiness. L@@k!
Unroll all the tape. Remove all the exiting adhesive with a 3M Scotch pad and some nitro thinner. Apply the NOS adhesive. Roll tape up on cardboard spool (original spools are available from Ed Roman).
It should take approx .2 in/lbs of pull to unwrap it. Test it with a spring meter. When it's right, cut it with the correct number of teeth (as explained above) and apply.
Re: tape?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:15 am
by aen
Of course this is all for naught if you have a poly finish, because the tape can't breathe.
Re: tape?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:20 am
by fullerplast
Very true, my friend.
In this case, you will need the MIJ RI can of NOS Tape Adhesive...
Re: tape?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:43 am
by i love sharin foo
DAMNIT!!!
I knew there was a reason why my Jazzblaster doesn't sound right... it's the TAPE!! I knew I should have traded my car for that roll of NOS preCBS tape!
Justin
Re: tape?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:11 am
by Mr M
i knew this thread would be awesome!
Re: tape?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:03 pm
by SPudnik
The tone is in the Tape - much moreso than in the hands... ...
Re: tape?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:27 pm
by DeadPenny
Doug... you're a goof.
Re: tape?
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:33 am
by Webrocker
Beware of the dreaded tape-echo.
Re: tape?
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:25 am
by Mr M
DeadPenny wrote:
Doug... you're a goof.
Me?
not a chance! i'm an anal jerk!
Webrocker wrote:
Beware of the dreaded tape-echo.
nice one!
Re: tape?
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:17 am
by berlinbetty
This has to be the craziest thread ever! If only my lack of sustain and stamina could be blamed on my lack of tape, vintage or otherwise!