Jay Turser JT-220 Overhaul | Part Two

◀ Part One

In the previous post, we were introduced to a Jay Turser JT-220 solidbody that was badly in need of an overhaul. Now, in this post, I shall briefly outline what was actually done to make this instrument playable again.

For starters, both humbuckers were dismantled, relieved of their covers; and given a thorough cleaning. I also rewrapped the coils in fresh black pickup tape from StewMac. Now that everything was looking much better, the pickups were reassembled without the covers; something I knew I'd do all along. The rest of the hardware and plastic parts were scrubbed clean and polished where possible. 

As for the electronics, they were all presented with a letter of appreciation and given an honorable discharge. After bidding farewell to the retirees, it was time to welcome the new recruits; which included good 'ole Alpha A500K full-sized pots. I also used caps of different values for the tone pots: 0.015uF (neck) and 0.022uF (bridge). And yes, quality shielded cable was used extensively in the rewire. I guess that about sums up this Jay Turser JT-220 Overhaul. Thanks for dropping by. Now, before you go, do pop over to SoundCloud and listen to what the guitar sounds like in both Clean and Overdrive mode.