Recent content by TomCarlos

Ok... new member here and first post (or question). I am a guitar player who is also the emergency bass player when no one else is around. I am looking at the SS. Seems like there is lots of discussion regarding pickups- mainly the "J" pickup being weak. So, what has everyone done about...

In order to measure the resistance of a pickup, you must disconnect one lead from the pots. Otherwise, you are also measuring everything else that is connected to the pot. Carefully use a solder iron and unsolder one of the pickup leads (doesnt matter which one). Then use your digital meter...