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    Bridge pickup cuts out

    You’re quite right. I did get it used and the fellow said it was a project bass, but it was working fine when I bought it. Afterwards, it didn’t take long before things started to go wonky. I know I’m not up to fixing it now that you are saying this, so I hope I can find a tech who has the...
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    Bridge pickup cuts out

    Thanks for your reply! When I inspected the wiring and had it plugged into the amp it worked as it should but after I screwed the plate into place the signal was lost. Now I’m pretty sure the ground wire from the bridge pickup must be loose on its volume pot. Not looking forward to the...
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    Bridge pickup cuts out

    Here is a photo of the pickup wiring. I couldn’t find the exact diagram online as most have the ground soldered directly to the master tone, whereas mine is wired on the bridge pot along with the yellow/red/grounds from the pickups. All wires appear to be solidly soldered with no static when...
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    Bridge pickup cuts out

    Thanks, I’ll check that out!
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    Passive Jazz Bass. Why is this happening?

    thanks, I’ll check that out!
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    Bridge pickup cuts out

    I should add that each pickup has its own volume knob, no switch.
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    Bridge pickup cuts out

    Thank you for accepting me to the group. I have a Squier Jaguar bass with a problematic bridge pickup; the neck pickup is fine. The bridge pickup has been cutting out but I’ve found touching the poles with a screwdriver will get it working again… for a couple minutes only. All the wires seem...