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Replacing pickups in p bass with S-1 switch

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Drew Shulz, Jun 12, 2019.

  1. Jun 12, 2019 #1
    Drew Shulz

    Drew Shulz

    Mar 8, 2017
    Hey all, i just received my new seymour duncan quarter pounders to replace the standard pickups in my 2004 MIA p bass with S -1 switch. I have removed the pick guard and uh oh.....wires every where!! The new pickups are wired standard and appear different configuration of original ones in the bass. Has anyone had experience with this or is there a video somewhere i can watch for this particular scenario? Please help!!
     
  2. Jun 12, 2019 #2
    TubeDood

    TubeDood Inactive

    May 31, 2019
    Nothing should be different , you should be able to simply swap pups , matching the black & white wires.
     
  3. Jun 12, 2019 #3
    lz4005

    lz4005

    Oct 22, 2013
    Wire the pickups to the pots as recommended by the manufacturer. Ignore the switch.
     
  4. Jun 12, 2019 #4
    Drew Shulz

    Drew Shulz

    Mar 8, 2017
    Yeah na, not that simple. Yes i can see how easy it is on a standard p bass but the configuration is completely different with S-1 switch. I have now managed to get the pickups installed however when i engage the s1 switch it completely cuts the sound. Not concerned as i never use it anyway. Thanks for your replys
     
  5. Jun 13, 2019 #5
    Warpeg

    Warpeg

    Jun 20, 2005
    Ohio
    Does the S1 switch do series/parallel for the split pickup? If so, then you would need to cut the short wire between the two coils, graft on some longer wire, and solder those new ends to their respective spots on the S1 switch.

    If it were me, I'd completely remove the S1 and throw a regular ol' CTS 500k in there.
     
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  6. Jun 13, 2019 #6
    Drew Shulz

    Drew Shulz

    Mar 8, 2017
    Thanks Warpeg, got em installed and working. S-1 is disengaged but dont use it anyway. I agree, replacing the S1 next time wil be the go. Cheers