Electronics Upgrade, Shielding and Servicing
The "DiMarzio Collection" single coils that come stock on this Crafted in Japan [CIJ] Fender ST-62 are ceramics, and not Alnicos as one might expect. They sound fine, though; so they're staying put. The same can't be said for the control cavity electronics, though. They've been upgraded to Alpha A250K pots and a Gotoh DM-50 switch. Also, as the body cavities lack shielding, a couple coats of conductive shielding paint have been applied; and grounded for good measure. The back of the pickguard has also been completely shielded with copper foil.
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| Underside of the DiMarzio Collection Pickups |
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| Stock Electronics |
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| Upgraded Electronics |
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| Alpha A250K Pots |
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| Gotoh DM-50 Selector Switch |
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| Pickups Desoldered for Servicing |
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| Hardware Dismantled for Servicing |
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| Screws Soaking in MultiLube |
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| Unshielded Body Cavities |
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| Conductive Shielding Paint Applied |
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| Ground Tab for Shielding |
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| Ground Tab Installed |
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| Job Completed |
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