Changing what my spector volume knobs do

centrefold · #1 05-14-2011, 10:22 PM

Hey everyone I'm still new to the intricacies of electronics of basses and had a question for everyone!

I'm in the process of buying a new spector 5 string but am worried on how I will do something live. I recorded with a bass with a single volume knob and do a roll with the volume. The spector bass I'm looking at has 2 volume controls and this "roll" of volume into the note is going to be a pain in the butt.

Is it possible to have my guitar changed up so I have a single volume knob and then also a fader between front and rear pickups? I'd enjoy that more. If not any suggestions? I'd rather not get a pedal that is like a gateway for volume as I think it would be expensive and kinda annoying. I do want the ability to roll off volume between songs.

ps - here is the link to the song if you would like to check it out! (im happy with my bass work on it)

YouTube - Centrefold - Roses Fall

Marton · #2 05-14-2011, 10:30 PM

Use only one pickup on this part ?

**line6man** · #3 05-14-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by centrefold

Is it possible to have my guitar changed up so I have a single volume knob and then also a fader between front and rear pickups?

Sure.

centrefold · #4 05-14-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by line6man

Sure.

can you elaborate just a little more man? hows it best done

I know I could use a single pickup at the one time, I'm just thinking about more of a long term solid thing. its a bit tough to then go back and turn up the other volume knob during the song etc..

**line6man** · #5 05-14-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by centrefold

can you elaborate just a little more man? hows it best done

I know I could use a single pickup at the one time, I'm just thinking about more of a long term solid thing. its a bit tough to then go back and turn up the other volume knob during the song etc..

There are only two ways to wire a blend pot. With and without grounds. It apparently works better without the grounds, but you can still hear a bit of the other pickup if you solo one of them.

yeldarb69 · #6 05-15-2011, 09:48 AM

Or you could just add an an emg bqc pre amp and then you will only have one volume knob.

Session1969 · #7 05-15-2011, 10:26 AM

I'm selling my Spector Rebop 5 with EMG BQC electronics that has exactly what you're asking for with the blend plus sweepable mids !. 5 String Spector Rebop Bass .

walterw · #8 05-15-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by line6man

There are only two ways to wire a blend pot. With and without grounds. It apparently works better without the grounds, but you can still hear a bit of the other pickup if you solo one of them.

well, maybe.

with a 250k ungrounded blend, you can hear a little noise if you tap on the "off" pickup with a metal object, but i don't hear it at all when playing the thing.

(to the OP) yes, it's a routine thing to wire up a bass with one volume and a blend knob instead of two volumes.