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Repairing Fender Single Coils

Decades into their working lives, many Fender single coils continue to function quite happily while others have required a visit to the workbench for a spot of TLC. They may take quite a beating over the years, but the sweat, humidity, ageing process and general wear and tear can all take their toll. If a pickup does go down, it’s certainly not the end of the world, however, and there are usually

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