3 wires from pickup, which is which?

sandmangeck · #1 10-11-2010, 08:47 AM

Hi folks,
I picked up an old Lark bass about a week ago. I am having a bit of trouble with the wiring right now. There are 3 wires coming from the pickup. I installed a new output jack, but it still makes a ton of noise
I couldn't find any schematics for the bass in question. There's a red wire, a black wire, and a white wire coming from one pickup.

mellowgerman · #2 10-11-2010, 08:53 AM

red - hot
black - ground
white - sheild

would be my guess. but I could be completely wrong. trial and error may be the way to go on this one. where were they attached originally?

sandmangeck · #3 10-11-2010, 08:54 AM

Also, does the wiring look right?, also, would i put the ground and shield toghether?

sandmangeck · #4 10-12-2010, 03:23 PM

bueller?

BassLife77 · #5 10-12-2010, 05:20 PM

I would upgrade the pickup and replace the pots and wiring. then shield the cavity. then you'll have a growly tone monster