[Deadhead85]

Hey now!

Well, this is my first post. However, I have been scanning these forums for a very long time, gaining loads of incredible information. My browser is finally allowing me to login, AND post!! Anyway, I've been working on making a Cowboy Strat...got the pups, toggles etc. Its all wired up but theres a ground issue somewhere along the line, that I can't locate. It sounds very close to the Cowboy as it is now, but was wondering if anyone here has an actual schematic that I could go off?? It would be GREATLY appreciated!!

[mkaufman]

What pickups are you using? I have an actual Cowboy schematic, however, it may not be relevant given the differences between the Cowboy & your guitar.

mk

[mkaufman]

btw...this may be of interest:

forum/viewtopic.php?f=420&t=8810&p=8452 ... boy#p84523

mk

[Deadhead85]

I've looked through that thread many times, trust me! Thats one of the threads that got me started with the cowboy project.

If I could get that schematic, that would incredible man...just want something to base my work from, and get the closest tone I can get. For pickups, I've got..

Dimarzio Virtual PAF DP196 (neck)
Dimarzio Virtual Vintage DP410 2.2 (middle)
Dimarzio Virtual PAF DP197 (bridge)

pretty much the same pups as cowboy (and the poor man's cowboy)

[mkaufman]

PM me your email address & I'll send you the Cowboy schematics that I have from Ibanez.

mk

[CoolBreeze]

PM me your email address & I'll send you the Cowboy schematics that I have from Ibanez.

mk

And that's why this place rocks!

[Deadhead85]

got it, thanks!!!

[Deadhead85]

Well, Ive got my strat wired up to the schematic....it looks and sounds amazing! My only question is in regards to the mid pup. I wired it out of phase as it was in the schematic, but was wondering how crucial, or how much of a difference it makes to flip the pickup around? Ive seen where some folks leave it, others flip it. Any thoughts or input will be greatly appreciated! I'll be sure to post pics soon! Thanks again for the schematic MK!

[mkaufman]

When I first wired up my guitar, I had the middle guitar wired 'normally' which resulted in a nasally out of phase sound. Reversing the wires resolved the issue. I don't think the pickup itself was flipped.

However, the neck pickup was flipped. IIRC correctly, the adjustable poles are closer to the neck on the neck pickup and closer to the bridge on the bridge pickup.

Let's hear & see your guitar!

mk