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08-20-2006, 12:43 PM
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I just got a set of Reverend pups to replace the stock on my 93 MIK Fender P-bass. The pots on the bass are muy scratchy, so I'm in the process of getting some replacements. Should I wait 'til they arrive before swapping the pups, or get busy today? Also, should I replace the ouput jack? Would it make a difference?
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08-20-2006, 12:52 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, NJ | | | Yes, first of all, I would replace the output jack. Use a Switchcraft #11 if possible, best one out there IMO.
Installing today wouldn't hurt, soldering can be undone without problem, and frankly, the extra practice on old pots certainly never hurts.
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08-20-2006, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tplyons Yes, first of all, I would replace the output jack. Use a Switchcraft #11 if possible, best one out there IMO.
Installing today wouldn't hurt, soldering can be undone without problem, and frankly, the extra practice on old pots certainly never hurts. | +1 |
08-20-2006, 01:42 PM
| | It's time for Dodger baseball! | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mentone Beach | | | Thanks for your quick responses, guys! As this will be my first time using the soldering gun, I guess practice will make perfect, huh?
I never realized a bit of hardware such as an output jack could make such a difference. That being said, should I look for a specific set of pots/cap? I've been bidding on Japanese 57 & 62 RI pots on eBay w/cap attached. Are these worthy replacements for Korean Squier Series pots, or would a different brand be a better choice?
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08-20-2006, 01:55 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC | | | You need to use the same type of pots that the P-bass has now. Check them out to see if they are 10K, 50K, ect. Using the wrong pots will really make it hard to adjust your volume/tone. Also you might want to get center detent (CD) pots. They are the pots that stop a little in the middle (5) so you can easily find it. Check out WD music or any other music supplier to find good pots. |
08-20-2006, 02:00 PM
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08-20-2006, 02:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wellington, New Zealand | | | why would you want center indents on a p? maybe if u had a blend or active circuits...
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08-20-2006, 02:16 PM
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08-20-2006, 03:20 PM
| | It's time for Dodger baseball! | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mentone Beach | | | Just visited guitarpartsresource.com and now I'm feeling confused! There's wiring kits with either cloth or poly wrapped wire - tonal difference between the two? The pups to be installed are not cloth wired, so would cloth wire to the pots make a difference?
Also, looking at Fender vs. other caps. Many different varieties, with numbers with decimals that are Greek to me - I don't know what the differences would be tonally and/or compatibility wise with different pots. Any advice, TBers?
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08-20-2006, 03:25 PM
| | Registered User | | | | | Choose the poly kit, easier to work with and NO difference in sound. A .047mf cap is standard on P Basses.
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08-20-2006, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by steamthief Just visited guitarpartsresource.com and now I'm feeling confused! There's wiring kits with either cloth or poly wrapped wire - tonal difference between the two? The pups to be installed are not cloth wired, so would cloth wire to the pots make a difference?
Also, looking at Fender vs. other caps. Many different varieties, with numbers with decimals that are Greek to me - I don't know what the differences would be tonally and/or compatibility wise with different pots. Any advice, TBers? | Cloth/poly doesn't make a difference. It's just easier to work with poly, but some people want that vintage vibe inside their bass too.
The caps in there are fine, standard for a P-bass.
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