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P-Bass Tone Knob Boost Volume

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by jmcgliss, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. Jun 24, 2008 #1
    jmcgliss

    jmcgliss

    Apr 30, 2007
    Chicago
    What do you guys make of a P-bass tone knob that boost the volume significantly as it's rotated clockwise to full open? Treble does become more pronounced but the most noticeable effect is getting a rush of mids that increases apparent volume. Not complaining, but what would cause this?
     
  2. Jun 24, 2008 #2
    bassteban

    bassteban

    Aug 12, 2004
    Northern California
    If there's no battery in the bass I suspect that what's happening is that when turned counterclockwise there's some sort of shorting going on resulting in a partial loss of signal; as you turn it CW the full signal is restored resulting in an apparent volume boost. Just a guess.