Lookin to possibly put different electronics in my fender p bass. Different output, and vol/tone pots. Where can I go to look for these, like website?
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Electronics update for p bass?
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Wow,I guess there's more to the question...for a fender p bass What size pots am I lookin for? What kind of output? I really have no idea?
Upgrading for the sake of upgrading rarely gives desirable or worthwhile results. What is wrong with the stock pots?
If you have standard passive Precision pickups use a 250k Ohm Audio taper for volume.
For tone, I would use a no-load potentiometer, because in the fully closed position it effectively removes itself from the circuit, meaning you get your full tone.
You might want linear taper, read up on the difference between audio taper & linear taper & decide for yourself.
For tone, I would use a no-load potentiometer, because in the fully closed position it effectively removes itself from the circuit, meaning you get your full tone.
You might want linear taper, read up on the difference between audio taper & linear taper & decide for yourself.
There would be no point in having a no load in 500k. 500k serves the same purpose as a 250k no load, when it is turned all the way up.
Yeah, the no-loads are normally 250k Ohm. Also be sure to check if your knobs are going onto solid shafts or split shafts, or if you want to change knobs, make sure they match up to the pots you're buying.
Yes, a no load pot & a new cap will make changes to your tone, unless you were already running it full open all the time.
If you really want to see the changes, order different values of caps & put them in using alligator clips for testing, then decide which one you like best.
If you really want to see the changes, order different values of caps & put them in using alligator clips for testing, then decide which one you like best.
Yeah, unless you're an audiophile with perfect pitch, you probably won't notice a difference.
If you're looking for brighter highs, the no-load is the way to go IMHO.
I have used these wiring kits on a few mods. Quality components and everything is included.
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I've ordered from them many times and I've not had a single bad experience.
That tonestyler isn't cheap, but man, it's awesome. I've got one in my #1 and I find it incredibly useful.
