Wurlitzer problem

[Terry Beckingham]

At 02:55 PM 2/25/99 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi,
>I have noticed that some manufacturers of the cheaper models from the
>70-80's.
>They put the bass pins into the block too deep. This caused the wire to
>cross back over
>itself, and weakening it at this point. Some will break whether you
>raise or lower the pitch.
>Just plain shoddy workmanship, during manufacturing.
>If you notice it before you tune, loosen the coil, unhitch it, back out
>the pin and reconnect.
>If you are lucky the wire will not be damaged and you will be ok.
>Regards,
>John M. Ross

On treble strings, the coil should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch above the plate. What
would be the correct height for a bass string coil to be above the plate? If
it's too high the pin will flagpole.

Terry Beckingham
Associate Member