NBD: 1972 Yamaha SA-70

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Re: NBD: 1972 Yamaha SA-70

Post by antisymmetric » Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:48 am

Looks stunning with it's pickguard. That and the 30 together.... :-*
Watching the corners turn corners

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Re: NBD: 1972 Yamaha SA-70

Post by SneakyT » Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:46 pm

Man that turned out great! Glad I could help!
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Re: NBD: 1972 Yamaha SA-70

Post by wproffitt » Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:15 am

Troy, I’m glad you could, too! I’m thrilled with the way this looks.
-does anyone know of a pickup winder who’s working right now? The bridge pickup is somewhat microphonic. It’s fine at home volumes, but if I were to rehearse or play out with this when the time comes, it would be an issue. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

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Re: NBD: 1972 Yamaha SA-70

Post by wproffitt » Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:29 pm

Look what showed up in the mail today from Tim Esau at Sunday Handwound Pickups!
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Re: NBD: 1972 Yamaha SA-70 (now with rewound bridge pickup!)

Post by wproffitt » Tue Jun 23, 2020 3:53 pm

I put the Sunday Handwound Pickups rewound bridge pickup in late last night. I finally got to play it today for about an hour. Before it was microphonic and a bit thin sounding. Now, it’s clear and with more oomph. Also, no nasty microphonics. Thanks, Tim Esau!
Edit: my next move is to throw some EB Cobalt Flats on it.

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