Humbucker Switch Options

[bassburner]

I'm adding a humbucker, specifically a DiMarzio DP145, to a PJ which has the P in the standard sweet spot position.

This will go in the neck position and I'm planning on wiring it V/V/V/T. I'm thinking of making the DP145's pot a push-pull. Which option do you think makes most sense? I only want to pick one because I don't want to add additional switches and make things too crowded.

DiMarizio's wiring instructions are here if anyone's interested: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[line6man]

Phase switching is pretty much useless, IMO, and single coils do not humcancel, so that makes series/parallel switching the only good choice to me.

 

[PortlandBass77]

I vote other. You should add a 3 way switch that goes bridge coil of humbucker, both coils, and neck coil. This will yield the most tonal options and will have more useful tones than phase shifting.

 

[RobbieK]

I think it's pretty standard to wire these in series mode (happy to be corrected), but definitely try it out in parallel mode. You'll have a great contrast to the P. If you go with a coil tap (regardless of if you go series or parallel), make sure you tap the right coil. The one left on should have the opposite magnetic polarity from your J pickup.

 

[line6man]

I think it's pretty standard to wire these in series mode (happy to be corrected), but definitely try it out in parallel mode. You'll have a great contrast to the P. If you go with a coil tap (regardless of if you go series or parallel), make sure you tap the right coil. The one left on should have the opposite magnetic polarity from your J pickup.

The DiMarzio DP145 is not a tapped pickup.

 

[RobbieK]

I was talking about tapping a whole coil. I've not seen a true "tapped" pickup in many years. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[orangejulius3]

I vote for Parallel/Single Coil/Series
My Warwick Corvette $$ has 2 humbuckers with 2 switches, and love this option. I notice though I rarely use Single Coil.