Tagima Special Series Solidbody | Part Three

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Part Three: Photo Shoot
This is the part where we sit back and enjoy some pics of the newly restored Tagima Special Series Solidbody. 

Tagima Special Series Solidbody | Part Two

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Part Two: Work Done

For starters, components that could be reused were cleaned and polished. This included the tune-o-matic style bridge and stop bar tailpiece, tuners; and pickups. As for the rusty screws, well; they were all replaced.

Besides this, the pickup and control cavities were shielded with conductive shielding paint; and the control cavity cover with copper foil. The guitar was then completely rewired with new components: Alpha A500K pots, a Neutrik NYS229 output jack, generic toggle switch; and metal output jack plate.

Bridge and tailpiece cleaned and polished

Pickups cleaned and polished

Pickup cavity shielded

Pickup cavity shielding grounds

Control cavity shielded

Common shielding ground

Replacement Components

Rewiring in progress

Neutrik NYS229 Output Jack

Rewiring Completed

New Metal Output Jack Plate

Ready for restringing and setup

Tagima Special Series Solidbody | Part One

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Part One: Introduction
There is virtually no information online concerning this guitar. All I know is that Tagima is a Brazilian company. However, I do not think that this particular instrument was built in Brazil. Basically, this guitar is a PRS copy. It sports a double cutaway body, set-in neck, 22-fret bound fretboard, two humbuckers, a toggle switch, tune-o-matic bridge, stop bar tailpiece; and controls for master volume and tone.

As received, the Tagima was in unplayable condition. Dust, dirt, rust and grime was the order of the day. To make matters worse, someone had messed up the wiring and even disconnected the toggle switch. The owner's instructions were to get the guitar back in shape at minimal cost. Seriously, if I had a ringgit for every time I've heard that; I'd be a rich man.

One Worried Owner

Truss Rod Adjustment Nut

Bound Rosewood Fretboard

One of the tuners

Bridge and studs removed for servicing

Closer view of the bridge

Missing Toggle Switch

Dual Humbuckers

Underside of the humbuckers

Unshielded Pickup Cavities

Unshielded Control Cavity

Pots and Output Jack

Rescuing a Fender Jim Root Stratocaster®

The Fender Jim Root Stratocaster® [#US12076870] featured in this post was sent in because "it's not as loud as it was before." Turns out that the owner had no idea that the pickups were active; and had never replaced the 9V battery. Opening the battery compartment revealed extensive corrosion. 

After removing the original battery and battery clip, the compartment was thoroughly cleaned. Following this, a new battery clip and 9V battery were installed. I'm pleased to report that this Fender Jim Root Stratocaster® now sounds as it should, and the owner knows when and how to replace the battery. Meanwhile, I believe it might be a good idea to share some of this guitar's specs, courtesy of Fender.     

Body

Body Material: Mahogany

Body Finish: Satin Lacquer

Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Neck

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

Neck Shape: Modern "C"

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard Material: Ebony

Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16" Compound Radius

Number of Frets: 22

Fret Size: Jumbo

Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Nut Width: 1.685"

Position Inlays: None

Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: EMG® 81

Neck Pickup: EMG® 60

Controls: Master Volume

Switching: 3-Position Blade

Position 1 - Bridge Pickup

Position 2 - Bridge and Neck Pickups

Position 3 - Neck Pickup

Configuration: HH

Hardware

Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles

Hardware Finish: Black

Tuning Machines: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black

Control Knobs: Black Plastic

Switch Tip: Black

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Custom

Large Headstock

Serial Number

Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking Tuners

4-Bolt Custom Neck Plate

Under the Pickguard

EMG® 60 Neck Pickup

EMG® 81 Bridge Pickup

Master Volume Pot

3-Position Blade Switch

Switchcraft Stereo Output Jack

Body Cavity Labels

Corroded 9V Battery

What's left of the Battery Clip

Battery Compartment after cleanup

New Battery Clip and 9V Battery installed