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Originally Posted by spankdplank
Perhaps you could put the Fender WR covers on the Rio Grande and call it a day. It would look more like a WR than the Rio, and sound more like a WR than a WR re-issue. But, that would kill this thread.....
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Well, I got busy yesterday and took some measurements. It seems the only way I'm going to be able to accomplish this task is by using alnico V magnets in my own custom machined bobbins.
As I said earlier, I'm happy to share information on this project so, here's the first drawing. Sorry for the poor quality of the image. It's readable but I don't know how to make a PDF file into a legible JPEG for posting.
This is not a final draft! I may change the mounting screws to a 2-56 thread and make them blind holes.
This drawing depicts the custom size bobbin I am going to have machined for these pickups. The magnet holes line up with the MIM covers and the finished height will fit under the cover.
I designed this as a two piece bobbin to be machined from a bondable plastic. After some experimenting with pole magnet lengths to get the optimum stagger, I'll post my results.
If all goes well I should have a working pickup in about 6 weeks!
I want to also give everyone who posted photos and e-mailed my with information on these pickups a
HUGE THANKS!
You help was invaluable!