P/J

ChrisPbass · #1 08-29-2008, 10:16 AM

I have a pbass that I'd like to add a Jazz pup too.

What are my options for wiring? volume/blend/etc...

I have a feeling that blending might be a little limiting.

Mushroo · #2 08-29-2008, 10:31 AM

Volume/volume vs. master volume/blend is really a matter of personal preference. There already a few threads on the topic in this forum.

Personally, I have vol/blend in my PJ--not by my design, that's just how the bass was built. The general consensus is that vol/vol is slightly "brighter" than vol/blend, and there are some bad blend pots on the market, so you have to choose carefully. I am not sure why you think it is "limiting" though--both setups are capable of the same range of sounds, so it's really a matter of preference.

Assuming you don't add any holes to the pickguard, my vote is vol/vol or vol/blend in your case. You could also go with stacked knobs if it's important for you to have a tone control on the bass. I am assuming you are comfortable with the woodworking to route for the J pickup.

ChrisPbass · #3 08-29-2008, 10:36 AM

I did look a bit...finding threads when 'P' and 'J' are in the title is not easy.

I must have a tone knob...just looking at options...I probably won't be doing any routing myself. HMm stacked sounds like the way to go. That way I can have vol/vol and tone.

Mushroo · #4 08-29-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisPbass

I did look a bit...finding threads when 'P' and 'J' are in the title is not easy.

I must have a tone knob...just looking at options...I probably won't be doing any routing myself. HMm stacked sounds like the way to go. That way I can have vol/vol and tone.

You can go stacked vol/vol with a separate master tone control, or you can go stacked vol/tone, vol/tone like a 62 Jazz. Options, options....

PS I meant there were some recent threads on blend vs. vol/vol... here are a couple of them:
vol/vol/tone vs. vol/blnd/tone
Why Volume/Volume?

ChrisPbass · #5 08-29-2008, 10:53 AM

I see. thank you!

4Mal · #6 08-29-2008, 05:22 PM

AllParts sells a 250/500 stacked pot that is commonly used in the Vol/Tone, Vol/Tone arrangement. That's where I would go. I dig the 62 RI style setup.

Mushroo · #7 08-29-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Mal

AllParts sells a 250/500 stacked pot that is commonly used in the Vol/Tone, Vol/Tone arrangement. That's where I would go. I dig the 62 RI style setup.

which would you recommend:

250 volume
500 tone

or

500 volume
250 tone

?