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    Okay so venturing into my first wiring job. I can handle soldering if I have a basis to start, but what I need to know is pot selection and set up advice for my project axe.

    Here is my idea.

    2 cool rails and a screamin Demon....Looking for good sustain, sharp highs, and a decent growl (dream theater, meets Yngwie, meets pantera) Does this set up sound like it would get me there?

    Body is a former charvel 375 refinned.

    What pots would everyone suggest?

    And is it possible to get a wiring diagram to start as a basis. I appreciate your patience with my newbieness. I have redone a handful before but this is still new to me when it comes to pickup selection and fresh wiring.
    Haters gonna hate
    Dilluting the brand one MUTT at a time.

  • #2
    Well, for diagrams, you can go to seymourduncan.com, they have pretty good stuff. You'll probably want a 5 way switch since you've got a hum/single/single setup. Everything is pretty straight forward, I'd grab a few extra pots just in case you burn one up(I have never done this and I consider myself a hot solderer). Only thing I think you should consider is a stacked single in the neck to give you a humbucker sound up there, thats important for say, dream theater lead tone.

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    • #3
      Yep, SD and also www.guitarelectronics.com for more diagrams.

      I'd go with 500K on the pots.
      Tone is like Art: Your opinion is valid. Listen, learn, have fun, draw your own conclusions.

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      • #4
        I'd go with a higher wattage soldering iron. I'd say at least 25W, preferably closer to 40W. I used to solder with a 15W iron and it was the hardest thing ever. Also, get something to be a third hand, be it a stand with a clamp on it, or your buddy.
        Scott

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        • #5
          +1 on the third hand. I use combination pliers (if that's what they're called) with a rubber band on the grip. Very DIY but for most pickup work, they're invaluable.
          Also, use a few crocodile clips as heat shunts, very helpful too.
          Its all fun and games till you get yogurt in your eye.; -AK47
          Guitar is my first love, metal my second (wife...ehh she's in there somewhere). -Partial @ Marshall

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          • #6
            Thanks for the help, which Stacked single would you suggest for the neck?
            Haters gonna hate
            Dilluting the brand one MUTT at a time.

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            • #7
              I've had good experience with the JB Jr., and they also put out a Lil' Screamin Demon that I haven't heard yet. There are a few others too.

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              • #8
                So does my pickup combo sound somewhat like itll get me the sound I want?
                Haters gonna hate
                Dilluting the brand one MUTT at a time.

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                • #9
                  The Demon will give you plenty of bite, but I don't know about growl...maybe look at the Distortion instead.
                  Scott

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