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[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1322789551' post='1456030'] Fair point but it kind of does in as much as they designate which coil is which. In my example black and red are one coil and green and white are the other. Also in that diagram they are running in series before you throw the switch and you need to know which is which if you want to include a parallel option too. [/quote] Would the pickup be wired in parallel as standard? I thought that series gave a thinner sorta sound, which isn't what I want really. Is it possible to wire up as above but in parallel?

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1322787591' post='1456018'] I'm just guessing at which way round the red and white are but you can work it out more accurately for yourself. [/quote] At the risk of sounding stupid; does it matter? Aren't they soldered to the same terminal?

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1322782242' post='1455978'] Here's a simple one for split coil only... [/quote] Awesome, thanks again! Now I know you say "simple", but how do the colours correspond? (i really am that useless!) I'm guessing black at one end, green at the other and then white and red in the middle? Completely wrong probably!

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1322778667' post='1455920'] Your red and white should be where you introduce the split. Red will be one coil, white the other. Choose which side you want to go for (trail and error is cool as it's 50/50) and wire your switch so that it disengages the red/white connection while sending your chosen colour to the board where that black goes in for one of the colour selection or to the earth/pot for the other - this can be determined with a multimeter. If it's not the coil you want (tap test with a metal object - Allen key) switch to the other colour. [/quote] Thanks man, that sounds doable, just gotta get my head around what that actually looks like! Is there likely to be a schematic for that online anywhere? I find it easier that way, it's like wire-by-numbers!

Just had a look there are 4 wires; the green (and bare) are attached to the back of the vol, the black is attached to the circuit board (?) on the vol, and the red and white are taped off (possibly soldered together). The vol is push/pull active/passive so I don't know if that would cause problems? So, the question is; how the hell can I wire this up to a toggle switch! (remember, mainly want to just split to single coil, neck side) I'm not very good at understanding electronics........HELP!

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1322775063' post='1455865'] Fair doos. Yeah I think it seems to fall somewhere between the MM and P spots. You might end up with a usable sc P tone. [/quote] Oooohhh! That would be ideal! I was expecting you to say that there would be no chance of getting anywhere near that sort of tone!

Was great to meet everyone, sorry I wasn't very chatty, I didn't feel 100%. It would have been good to have more there, but hopefully next time there will be!

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1322772947' post='1455818'] I've just done that very thing. It took a 3 pole rotary switch, but I can select either coil, both series or both parallel. No idea how it sounds as the bass has no neck or strings. I'll let you know on Sunday :-) [/quote] Hmmmm...... Interesting! That sounds like what I want to do. The main thing for me is I'd like to get a nice single coil pick sound, preferably using the neck coil if possible. Let us know what it sounds like!

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1322772830' post='1455816'] Series/Parallel is ok but you might want to experiment with it first with your bass as it might not seem worth the agro. I find in the MM spot it doesn't have a massive impact (just loud/quiet to put it crudely) but in the P spot it yields more definable results. A push/pull knob would allow you to include a switch into your circuit without having to drill any fresh holes... plus it's reversible if you decide not to go with it. If you wanted to go and do it anyway, I use a 3 way DPDT (on/on/on) switch for it on my guitars. [/quote] Thanks Ou7shined, I guess I'm more interested in splitting it to use as a single coil than switching to series really, although if it's easy I may as well do it all at the same time! I don't have any measurements to back this up, but I think the pickup on my Sandberg might be slightly further forward than on a 'ray, looking at the distance between the bridge saddles and pickup.

I have a Sandberg Basic, which has a single MM humbucker. Whilst I love the bass, I got to thinking that it would be much more versatile if I could split the pickup to use in a single coil mode. I haven't had chance to have a rummage inside yet, but I'm guessing that as long as the pickup is four conductor, I could wire in a toggle switch to do Parallel/Single coil/Series, like a Stingray with a three-way switch. Is this right? If it is, could I get a toggle that would do the job, or would I have to get a blade style switch like a 'ray? Would much prefer a toggle if at all possible..... Anyone got any thoughts on this? Your opinion is much appreciated! Ta

Thanks Nige. I'm gonna be a bit late by the way.

Does anyone know if there's anywhere to get food nearby?

[quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1322345689' post='1449847'] Guys I have a bit of a Family emergency going on, nothing too serious bu8t won't be able to make it. Sorry =( [/quote] Don't worry about it, hope everthing's ok.

I'm a Health and Safety Professional, and when I took my qualifications, we were told that a handful of people die every year from putting a 9v battery on their tongue. Apparently, it is usually because the victim has an underlying heart irregularity which they are unaware of, and the charge from the battery is just enough to f*** them up. Don't know how accurate this is, it's just what we were told by our tutor.

Apologies if I'm saying the same as anyone else, I've only skimmed over the thread! I'm in a rock covers band too, and I try to use whatever technique was on the record. It's not that we try to play everything EXACTLY as the original ([b]a.[/b]because we're not good enough to and/or don't have the same setup, and [b]b.[/b] because we do like to put our own stamp on it a little), but I think that getting the right sound can sometimes help a song sound much more familiar and satisfying to the audience. I'm predominantly a fingerstyle player too (and always have been), but I think that you need to use a pick sometimes to get the right sound. We do "The Boys Are Back In Town" and "She" (by Greenday) and I couldn't imagine playing either with my fingers, it just wouldn't sound right at all IMHO. Because I'm switching between pick and fingers throughout the set, I do sometimes start playing a song and think "why does this feel weird?" and then realise I'm using the wrong one! I guess when it comes down to it, you're the bass player so you're best qualified to know what is best for the bass parts in your band. If it's just the keyboard player bleating on about using a pick, stand your ground and do what you believe is right. If the whole band are saying it, maybe you've just got to swallow your pride and grab your pick......... Hope this helps in some way.

just to warn everyone, I don't look quite myself at the moment......... I'm sporting a particularly dodgy mustache for Movember!

A US standard jazz was my main bass since 1997 until a few months ago. I sold it after discovering Sandberg. I've got nothing against Fenders, but my advice would be to try out some of the modern Jazz's, to see if they work for you. It is a classic design, but I think quite a few manufacturers have shown that it can be improved upon (although of course some of them cost a help of a lot more!) For similar money, i'd try to have a go on Sandberg, Clover, Mayones, etc, and see what you think.

[quote name='Ian Savage' timestamp='1322053290' post='1445853'] Ah well, be nice to put faces to names anyway; shall be driving over, dumping gear then taking car home again so there WILL be some nice steady drinking going on [/quote] Alright for some! I've got about a 1 1/2 hour drive home, so no chance of me drinking! I'll have to make do with a shandy.....

I agree with all of the above, you really need to use a pillar drill to get it as good as you can. I always use masking tape if I'm doing any sort of drilling on a guitar; It's nice to mark up on, helps to stop the drill bit slipping, and can help reduce the risk of splitting out/chipping/cracking.

Hmmmm..... Not many is it! Should we PM the guys at the bottom of the list who were down as "won't know 'til nearer the time"?

Ah, what a shame! Bring it along anyway PLEASE Dave!

Well?......... Dry or not?!