P/J Volume

[johnnyz1227]

I have a Squier MB-4 P/J style (V/B/T controls) that I replaced the original pickups with GFS P and J. The P is wound to 16K and the J bridge is 10K. My problem is when the blend pot is centered the output (volume) is way lower that the respective volume when the pickups are on at 100% each on the blend pot. Each pickup sounds great when in this position. I would like to have the blend of the 2 pickups give some output. Any suggestions?

 

[johnnyz1227]

After doing some looking around on TalkBass, I found out what might be the problem. It looks like Squier installed a balance pot. The markings on it said A500K. The thread I found said an MN500K dual gang MN taper would work correctly in the center detent position and give 100% on both pickups. I went ahead and ordered 2 MN500K blend pots. I will check back and let you all know the outcome.

 

[SharpCat]

Sure it's not wired VVT?

 

[Yahboy]

Try exchange one of the pickups's hot wire to ground, and ground to hot. .......

 

[johnnyz1227]

Sure it's not wired VVT?

It's definitely wired V/B/T. The blend is a double gang stacked pot with a center detent. I ordered an MN taper blend pot. when it arrives I'll swap it out and see if it changes.

 

[johnnyz1227]

Try exchange one of the pickups's hot wire to ground, and ground to hot. .......

I can try that before swapping out the pot. Thanks