Ischell tape

klaatu

Does anyone know of a good substitute for the double-sided tape that comes with the Ischell pickups? I accidentally trashed mine a while back. I've tried Velcro - not terribly secure without some sort of reinforcement. Carpet tape is not strong enough, and the double-sided tape found in the auto parts aisle at hardware stores appears to be too nearly permanent.

You can buy tape from Ischell, but it's expensive, especially when you add in shipping from Europe. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Scoredog

I've use this with some success, not claiming this is a good price so shop around...

also I don't mount this on the wood, only on the tailpiece.

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-10056/Double-Sided-Foam-Tape/3M-110-Double-Sided-Foam-Tape-1-2-x-75?pricode=WY470&gadtype=pla&id=S-10056&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7LS6BRDo2Iz23au25OQBEiQAQa6hwKKfTVI9tu4Z4-jDxvTntkwVw-O1H4rUJEEX-0VOEGYaAiHf8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

jonpowl

I've been using this two sided tape for replacing tennis grips for years. I'm not sure if it would work for an Ischell pickup, but a lifetime supply runs about $10 plus shipping. http://www.rmsboulder.com/RMS-Double-Sided-Tape-1-x-72_p_527.html

klaatu

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I'll check those out. If anyone else has any more ideas, they would be welcome.

Scoredog: I also only mount on the tailpiece.

Lango-Django

I'm confused... first of all, my Ischell came with that wax gummy stuff, not two sided tape...?

And I wouldn't dream of putting it on the tailpiece, because I've tried it in many locations and it sounds best behind the bridge directly above a long interior brace on the upper side of the body where it can pick up lots of bass vibrations...

Scoredog

the 2 sided tape is for the 1/4 inch jack, not the pickup.

Buco

by the way these fasteners work much better than traditional velcro:
http://www.amazon.com/3M-All-Weather-Fastlane-Fasteners-RFD7090/dp/B00JDSSAWU
That's what my K'n'K came with and it held the jack very well.
I just didn't like the look of a 1/4" jack so I swapped it with 1/8" (grinded one side to make it somewhat flat) and super glued it to the tailpiece. When it came time to take it off I removed it easily by slicing the glue with a box cutter knife.

Fischer

klaatu wrote: »

You can buy tape from Ischell, but it's expensive, especially when you add in shipping from Europe. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Hello Klaatu,
The price of the tape and shipping have been reduced. It now costs 10 € shipping included (without VAT outside the EU)