My Strat Bridge Pickup Repair (Part 1)

Just documenting the diagnosis and repair of my Deluxe Stratocasters Dimarzio DP-161 bridge pickup sounding weak and thin. Not knowing at the beginning of the video I soon discover that the humbucker pickup has one coil almost open circuit and I am surprised I that I got any output at all.
Removing the pickup was a straight forward operation and upon closer inspection the pickup coil is open circuit withing the winding's.
I also tightened the output jack as it was loose.
I have ordered the exact same pickup and will make a part two video as I complete the repair process.
As for the old pickup, I will unwind the faulty coil and attempt to repair it.
All the best.

[@dalepal]

Good job troubleshooting to pinpoint the failure of the pickup. If you have extra screws I would replace them and soak the screws that are starting to rust in vinegar to remove the rust then coat with WD-40 or an equivalent.

[@brianjackson9599]

did you change the pot for the humbucker to a 500k? I know it will make it thin as hell

[@PaulGrahamGuitarst]

Thanks for watching.

[@thrashefe3523]

I've fucked up my bridge pickup and have no knowledge and money to repair or replace. I think switching 2nd from top makes me use only middle and neck pickups and both 2 tone controls, can I still use my guitar that way? It's a strat too, sorry I don't have an amp yet.

[@thrashefe3523]

I found this picture that's why I think like that images.ctfassets.net/r1mvpfown1y6/3exAhoRMdiygga2YImocsK/01a8a88739b6fbf7a08274ee4374b2a5/16268-Selector-switch-inline.jpg