Installing a push/pull option on my Ibanez SR500?

[Greg.Bassman]

Hi all. Hope you’re well.

I have recently purchased the Ibanez SR500. There is no option to bypass the active circuitry, so I’ve had the idea of installing some sort of push/pull option on the volume knob, incase my battery ever runs out mid-song.

Is this possible? where can I buy the part? and how do I wire it up?

All feedback greatly appreciated! Cheers.

Edited November 6, 2016 by Greg.Bassman

[Woodinblack]

I have had ibanezes for many years now and not managed to run a battery out, they last for years, so I just change them every year or so. When the battery starts running out it will start getting quieter over the days / weeks. It will not cut out in a song.

In theory you could get a push pull pot, but ibanez pots tend to be odd sizes so it might be trickier. Also the mixing of the circuit happens on board, so you would have to modify the circuit board if you wanted to be able to use both pickups.

If you don't know how to wire a push pull switch to an ordinary bass, you would find this way harder as it would involve actual circuit modifications on the circuit board. It could be done but it would be easier to replace all the wiring.

Edited November 6, 2016 by Woodinblack

[Grangur]

The easiest way to do this would be to wire in an additional switch to 're-route one of the pups to connect straight to the Jack. But if you do this, make sure it also disconnects the battery from the preamp at the same time to be sure to avoid anything going wrong.

But if it's not likely to be a problem, why fix it?

[Greg.Bassman]

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I have had ibanezes for many years now and not managed to run a battery out, they last for years, so I just change them every year or so. When the battery starts running out it will start getting quieter over the days / weeks. It will not cut out in a song.
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Certainly some consolation there, cheers!