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Modifying my Ural 650

Before Modifications
History

I purchased this somewhat uncommon version of the Ural 650 back in 2022. After learning about the very interesting history and designs of Soviet guitars, I knew I had to find one. In March 2024, I finally decided to do something with it. Most of the upgrades are just quality of life improvements: new tuners, shimmed neck for lower action, new pots, etc. I also decided to throw in a new neck and bridge pickup, but left the middle the same just for fun. For more info on the Ural 650, check out this site: http://meatexz.com/cheesyguitars/ural.html         

Parts List

  • Seymour Duncan SHPR-1n P-Rails Neck

  • Seymour Duncan SHR-1b Hot Rails Bridge

  • CTS 500k Pots

  • D'Addario EXL140 XL Nickel Wound Strings

  • Pure Tone PTT1BN Output Jack      

It took me about 4 days to figure out how everything was wired and how I was going to convert it for the new pickups. I read that the electronics were designed by radio, audio, and other electronics engineers and are very over-engineered compared to most other guitar internals. Lets just say PCB boards are typically not found in guitars.       
Original Internals
Finished Product

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