How Can I Do This.... Wiring for Switching Mod

rustybaker · #1 10-13-2010, 09:01 AM

Hey all,

So I made a post yesterday and got a couple great comments, but I figured I'd start from scratch and better pose my question. I found a thread on a UK bass forum about a guy who did a master volume, tone, and series/parallel switch on his OLP MM3. I am desperate for a diagram or something. I am determined to tackle this project on my own without having to pay guitar center 75 bucks to solder a couple connections.

Here's his post.

http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3413

He shares two links and said he used a combo of both, but the switch in the diagram is a push pull pot and I'm not sure how to relate this to a 2 way toggle. Also, if anyone knows what the olp wire colors translate to that would great.

Any help for a youngbuck trying to save a buck would be truly appreciated.

Bevo1995 · #2 10-13-2010, 09:26 AM

Try this: http://www.seymourduncan.com/support...ic=1h_1v_1t_sp

luzceloffan · #3 10-13-2010, 09:34 AM

in order to do what You are talking about Your pickup must be a two coils one ... so it has 4 wires to do what You want.

Here is a pic i got from the web on how to made the switching selection (series/parallel), using a DPDT switch (mini toggle). If You have any other question ask with confidence

The color on the wires it's depending on the manufanturer, so you just need to know the hot and cold wire of each coil

I'll work on a diagram anyway and post it later so You'll see the complete diagram

cheers!

rustybaker · #4 10-13-2010, 10:22 AM

Awesome, thanks luzceloffan. So yes, the pickup is a two coils one, I have 4 wires coming from it. So the first stop is to the main volume pot correct? I want to wire all four to here and then run parallels to the switch, then the tone pot, and finally to the jack?

mikezimmerman · #5 10-13-2010, 10:39 AM

Nope, you run all 4 wires to the switch first, then go from there to the pots.

Mike

luzceloffan · #6 10-13-2010, 10:39 AM

Yeah volumen pot is the first stop,*after the switch*, here I'll add you my trial of a diagram hahaha I hope You can understand pictographic inscriptions hahaha :P any question just ask

*fixed diagram*

luzceloffan · #7 10-13-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mikezimmerman

Nope, you run all 4 wires to the switch first, then go from there to the pots.

Mike

My bad You were right! i didnt read carefully what rusty said! thanks!

Jo6Pak · #8 10-13-2010, 10:43 AM

here's some similar info using a 3-way switch (series/parallel/single coil). this is how i did the nordy in my fernandes. may or may not help you:

Help me wire up my Nordstrand MM4.2, please?

rustybaker · #9 10-13-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by luzceloffan

Yeah volumen pot is the first stop,*after the switch*, here I'll add you my trial of a diagram hahaha I hope You can understand pictographic inscriptions hahaha :P any question just ask

Wow... this is amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time on this. What cap value do you guys suggest? The stock on mine is 3.3

luzceloffan · #10 10-13-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rustybaker

Wow... this is amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time on this. What cap value do you guys suggest? The stock on mine is 3.3

I guess You meant 0.0033 uf , if You didn't replace the pickup I suggest just to keep the same value, maybe just change the cap brand for a "nice" one, it won't affect the sound but will help the precsion of the tone pot changes, if you decide to change i recommend the orange drop ones, but it's not a "have to do" chage, it is up to You

**line6man** · #11 10-13-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rustybaker

Wow... this is amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time on this. What cap value do you guys suggest? The stock on mine is 3.3

3.3?

Do you mean 0.033uF?

rustybaker · #12 10-13-2010, 12:18 PM

Like I said, a complete noob at this. This is awesome. I will definitely take some pictures and a sound clip of the finished product to share with all of you who've helped out.

luzceloffan · #13 10-13-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rustybaker

Like I said, a complete noob at this. This is awesome. I will definitely take some pictures and a sound clip of the finished product to share with all of you who've helped out.

That would be nice

I'm modding right now my Squier CV 60s Pbass , I will show You my work once its finished, since I live in México and here is hard to get all the parts needed .. my providers had to order everything to USA so I'm in waiting mode... Let us know how is it going to You

rustybaker · #14 10-14-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by luzceloffan

Yeah volumen pot is the first stop,*after the switch*, here I'll add you my trial of a diagram hahaha I hope You can understand pictographic inscriptions hahaha :P any question just ask

Anyone know why the tone wouldn't be working based off this diagram? I wired it up just like this and everything works great, except for the tone....