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Philly Q

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Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« on: January 25, 2013, 04:53:01 PM »
Anyone had their humbucker covers removed (by BKP, not a DIY job)?

I'm just wondering if they come out nice and clean, or if they look a bit manky?
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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2013, 05:22:03 PM »
Short answer: no

but I'm going to answer you anyway :) if doing a DIY job (which you've already stated you don't want to do), you can dip the de-potted pickups in a hot wax bath to melt the wax around the pickup. The "manky" wax on the tops then melts and you can wipe it off.
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Philly Q

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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2013, 05:41:36 PM »
Quote from: gwEm on January 25, 2013, 05:22:03 PM
Short answer: no

but I'm going to answer you anyway :) if doing a DIY job (which you've already stated you don't want to do), you can dip the de-potted pickups in a hot wax bath to melt the wax around the pickup. The "manky" wax on the tops then melts and you can wipe it off.


I really can't see me doing that, can you?  :lol:
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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2013, 05:44:33 PM »
Me neither as regards BKPs.  I have removed covers on other pickups but you would not want to know the details, let alone see me doing this :)

Cheers Stephan
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Philly Q

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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2013, 05:50:18 PM »
I did remove a cover once (long ago before BKP), but getting rid of the wax looked like a disaster waiting to happen so I put the cover straight back on again. 
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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2013, 05:50:57 PM »
Quote from: Philly Q on January 25, 2013, 05:41:36 PM
Quote from: gwEm on January 25, 2013, 05:22:03 PM
Short answer: no

but I'm going to answer you anyway :) if doing a DIY job (which you've already stated you don't want to do), you can dip the de-potted pickups in a hot wax bath to melt the wax around the pickup. The "manky" wax on the tops then melts and you can wipe it off.


I really can't see me doing that, can you?  :lol:

Seriously, I can actually! You're handy technically - my wax bath consists of an empty tin, some kebab sticks and a saucepan of hot water. I've potted and removed covers on many pickups and its very straight forward.
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you wouldn't use the meat knife on crusty bread but, equally, the serrated knife and straight edge knife aren't going to go through raw meat as quickly

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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2013, 06:06:53 PM »
Philly - the 109 bus is your answer - head to Croydon and we'll do it
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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2013, 06:08:22 PM »
Quote from: FELINEGUITARS on January 25, 2013, 06:06:53 PM
Philly - the 109 bus is your answer - head to Croydon and we'll do it

a fine option :)
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you wouldn't use the meat knife on crusty bread but, equally, the serrated knife and straight edge knife aren't going to go through raw meat as quickly

Philly Q

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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2013, 06:28:42 PM »
The Feline option sounds good - they're not under BKP warranty because I wasn't the original owner.

This is contingent on me actually trying them in the Mockingbird to see if they're a good choice soundwise..... so see you in 2015 or so.  :D

(They're Cold Sweats, incidentally)
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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2013, 06:29:13 PM »
gwEm, what are the kebab sticks for?  :?
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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2013, 09:01:04 PM »
Quote from: Philly Q on January 25, 2013, 06:29:13 PM
gwEm, what are the kebab sticks for?  :?

It's so I can suspend the tin of wax in the hot water without it touching the bottom of the saucepan
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you wouldn't use the meat knife on crusty bread but, equally, the serrated knife and straight edge knife aren't going to go through raw meat as quickly

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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2013, 10:17:14 PM »
Quote from: Philly Q on January 25, 2013, 06:28:42 PM
so see you in 2015 or so.

Wow, really trying to be proactive and get it done quick!
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Philly Q

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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2013, 11:42:20 PM »
Quote from: allstar100595 on January 25, 2013, 10:17:14 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on January 25, 2013, 06:28:42 PM
so see you in 2015 or so.

Wow, really trying to be proactive and get it done quick!

Yeah, I know, I'm probably being unrealistically optimistic, as usual....
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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2013, 01:53:41 AM »
they're usually easy to clean up
bkps aren't completely filled with wax like some other pickups
just a flannel is usually enough
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Re: Stupid question of the day.... getting covers removed.
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2013, 03:35:06 AM »
What colour the bobbin is on covered pickups?
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