Wiring Question

[JustJeffJr.]

Hey All, I have an AXL Player Deluxe (Passive Stingray copy) and the electronics just crapped out on me a day or two ago. I removed them, and now have a lead from the p'up and a ground wire and nothing in between.

I was going to just replace the knobs as they were, but I had an idea for something different. I only ever used the controls all the way on or off, all other adjustments happen on the amp.

What I now want to do is just have two switches, (small ones, as room in the cavity is scarce) a kill switch, and a passive treble cut. (I'm thinking a .104uf cap to cut lots of treble), and a jack.

Is this as simple as I'm thinking? Possible even? If so, how would I wire it correctly? Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

 

[line6man]

if you want a mute switch, thats do-able.

as far as the tone switch, i would suggest that you find the setting that you like on your tone knob now, (put the knob at the right position for how you would have wanted it) then get an ohm meter to measure the resistance.
put a resister of that value in series with the capacitor and put it on the switch.

do you need a schematic?

 

[JustJeffJr.]

Many thanks, and yes, I will most definitely be needing a schematic ( I can do the work not so much the diagrams). What would you suggest as far as the resistor - If I roll down the treble on the bass I like it as far down as possible, if that helps.

 

[line6man]

Many thanks, and yes, I will most definitely be needing a schematic ( I can do the work not so much the diagrams). What would you suggest as far as the resistor - If I roll down the treble on the bass I like it as far down as possible, if that helps.

if you like the pot all the way down, i guess that a resistor is not necessary.

here is a schematic of how to wire it.

resistor A should match the value of your current volume pot (most likely either 250K or 500K)

Capacitor B can be whatever value you want it to be (you mentioned 0.1uF)

 

[JustJeffJr.]

Awesome! Thanks again, this is a great help!