How do I recharge my magnet horseshoe?

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bob_atherton
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How do I recharge my magnet horseshoe?

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I need to give the magnetic horseshoe on my V63 more gain. I do not know what the output is but subjectively it is about half what it should be, or at least what I would like.

Who does one go to in the UK for a recharge, and what is involved?
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....and along those lines, when did RIC stop using the actual magnetic horseys? The May '88 I just purchased has the original p/u , but it is dead....

So...I'd like to know too......
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Post by rictified »

I think ACME sells a horseshoe recharger, the roadrunner should know where to contact them. (or maybe the wolf?)
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Doesn't Jason Lollar recharge them? http://www.lollarguitars.com/jason.htm
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Post by wints »

Chris, if your pick up is totally dead with no output I would think it's not the shoes (if they are the magnet type).

The bobbin may have a break in the windings or there is a problem in the circuit somewhere.

On the other hand, if your pick up has very low output it could be the shoes (if they are the magnet type!)
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