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ccamwilkins · November 3rd, 2009, 10:01 PM

What tools will I need to change the pickups in a MIM Standard Telecaster?

BritishBluesBoy · November 3rd, 2009, 10:02 PM

Screwdriver(s), Soldering iron.

ccamwilkins · November 3rd, 2009, 10:14 PM

this is dumb. . . but will I need solder. . .?

jefsut · November 3rd, 2009, 10:17 PM

Yup, solder would be a good idea.

Check out Terry Downs soldering DVD. Sure helped me out.

http://terrydownsmusic.com/solder_vi...ldervideo.html

superhand · November 3rd, 2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccamwilkins

this is dumb. . . but will I need solder. . .?

The only dumb question is the one you don't ask.

I would practice on something you don't give a crap about first. Like a cheap yard sale guitar or something like that. Get the technique down, its not that hard but it does take practice. Then try it on your guitar.

There are plenty of videos on youtube that can show you the basics.

callaway · November 4th, 2009, 08:07 PM

You don't need a cheap guitar to practice soldering. A few pieces of wire will do.

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