Making a Custom Handwound Pickup

Step 1: Assemble Custom Bobbin

Step 2: Create Blank

Step 3: Trim Blank

Step 4: Trace Bobbin Outline

Step 4a: Finished Trace

Step 5: Pre-Drill Cavity

Step 6: Route Cavity

Step 7: Check Bobbin for Fit

Step 8: Cut to Size, Finish, Sand and Drill Mounting Holes

Step 9: Wind, Add Leads, Pot Wax and Tape

Step 10: Final Assembly

Step 11: Install in Guitar