Horseshoe Pickups

[kiramdear]

A good instrument is a good instrument no matter what year it was made, or who made it.

+1

[johnallg]

Great posts Ted; succinct and very well played. I learned about the reversing of the ground/lead. Didn't know that.

[rickfan60]

I am glad this was well received. Thanks for the kind comments everyone. As much as I love my vintage bass, it requires a lot of extra care to keep it working properly. If I played regular gigs I would certainly pick one of my newer basses over the '63. Not because of its age or value but because it simply is not as good a working bass as the others. My V63 could be used night after night and come up swinging every time. The '63 would require regular work to keep it in the game. Put in that context, it is clear that Rickenbacker has done a great job improving the breed over the years.

[rickfan63]

Very well written and informative Ted.

[dog]

Thanks for the education Ted. You're the man!

[rickcrazy]

+ 1!

[rickenbrother]

This thread shows how much Ted was missed from the forum.

[wints]

This thread shows how much Ted was missed from the forum.

Absolutely. Ted's input here, on all matters, has always been very informative, and exactly what these places should be about.

[dog]

This thread shows how much Ted was missed from the forum.

Absolutely. Ted's input here, on all matters, has always been very informative, and exactly what these places should be about.

Yes. With some of the trivial arguments and even some more serious problems in the recent past, this post shows the true reason that many of us frequent this forum. Receiving an education is far better than just winning an argument. And in threads such as this, everyone wins. Shoot. Even the pickup master Sergio Silva was able to chime in. Life is good.

[ajish4]

This thread shows how much Ted was missed from the forum.

Absolutely. Ted's input here, on all matters, has always been very informative, and exactly what these places should be about.

+2

EXCELLENT step by step.

Thanks Ted!

[paul_yan]

Though I don't have much desire to play a horseshoe, original or re-issue, FANTASTIC POST,Ted!

Speaking of quality difference in old and new instruments, I happen to think that the overall craftsmanship and quality of Rickenbacker instruments is the best in Rickenbacker's history.

[rickfan60]

Speaking of quality difference in old and new instruments, I happen to think that the overall craftsmanship and quality of Rickenbacker instruments is the best in Rickenbacker's history.

No doubt about it.

[woodyng]

#1,my '04 cii is my favorite bass,ever! and the even newer models displayed and discussed on this forum really seem to be upping the whole quality cachet.....

[Filthyphil]

Excellent thread.

It so happens I have the makings of a Horseshoe - an old base plate, a bobbin and a pair of magnetised horseshoes. However, I'm no tech and how to wire the pup is a mystery to me.Here's the underside. Can anyone tell me what wires I need to add to connect to electrics?

[jps]

The blob of solder in the middle of the bobbin should be the shielded lead, IIRC.