Wiring diagram passive MM/J

Gintaras · #1 10-05-2007, 11:05 PM

I have a Geddy Lee body and a Dimarzio J for the neck and Nordstrand MM4.3 for the bridge. I want to wire it passive and was wondering if I should put in a switch for making the Nordstrand series and parallel or should I just wire it series and keep it simple? Any suggestions and/ or diagrams would be greatly appreciated.

luknfur · #2 10-07-2007, 06:18 PM

You can use any passive diagram that meets your needs. They're all over the place: Guitar and parts sites (Fender, Guitarelectronics.com, wherever). Given the question, I would keep it simple and just get it fired up and working that way. You can add a switch whenever.

Given the 4.3, if I was going to wire a switch myself it would be single/HB mode. Typically you can pull parallel enough tone off decent amp controls. I personally I'm not a big fan of parallel tone but it has it's place. I just don't spend a lot of time there.

Oh yeh, you might want to check out FAQ Dimento's Trouble Shooting Guide and the Bass Mod link in the first paragraph for further thoughts.

Gintaras · #3 10-07-2007, 09:38 PM

thanks for the response. I will keep it simple to start and see how it sounds. Already have the parts so looks like a weekend project...

A9X · #4 10-08-2007, 01:29 AM

luknfur is correct, just use a J diagram and wire the MM series or parallel depending on how you want it. Bart and Dimarzio have series / paralle/ single coil switch diagrams on their pages too. You'' just need to adapt for the Nord colour codes.

basslyon · #5 10-08-2007, 02:01 AM

i'd go a 3 way switch. you'll notice a great volume difference between series an single mode. so in H/S pickup selection the humbucker will be overpowering if it is switched to series. but that will give a better stingray like tone if you want to turn down the neck j.

did that make sense? get a 3 way switch. will be better than 2.