Moos3h Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Hi folks. I have a no name P bass that I'd like to pimp. I'm going for a Kent Armstrong Pickup, but want to replace the pots and jack for ones from Axesrus, but I have a choice of 250k or 500k log or linear pots and cap value. What? I have no idea. What do I need? I'd like a bright and clear sound with plenty of low end - essentially something that won't interfere with the signal from the pickup. Thanks in advance! James Quote
BassBunny Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) Hi James, I did exactly the same thing a couple of years ago and the results were stunning. Here's my shopping list from WD. I spoke to Andy at Wizard and also said I was looking for a "bright sound". Sprague 'Orange Drop' 0.047 Capacitor (.047CAP-OD) 1 £0.68 £0.68 8' x 12' COPPER SHIELDING FOIL (CSF) 1 £4.26 £4.26 CTS® 500k Split Shaft Pot (CTS500) 2 £3.23 £6.46 BASS STRING RETAINER CHROME (RB20C) 1 £1.28 £1.28 TUNING MACHINE SCREW NICKEL (BAG OF 12 ) (TMSC) 1 £1.28 £1.28 Vintage Wire Black - 2 Ft. (WIREBKF) 1 £1.70 £1.70 Vintage Wire White - 2 Ft. (WIREWTF) 1 £1.70 £1.70 Edited October 23, 2011 by BassBunny Quote
Ou7shined Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 You should probably be looking at the capacitor if you want a change in sound (although why you need to do this before you've heard the pups is... debatable) the pots make no difference to the tone at all, you just get a long sweep or a short one and even then there's not that much in it. There are plenty threads here about capacitance. Quote
Moos3h Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 That's great, thanks! I thought the pots 'value' did make a difference? Not personally (as in I've never tried it) but is it just a case of hearing what you (one) wants to hear? Cheers, James Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 This kit does it all and I have used this seller's kits in all my modded Squiers. Excellent value for money and it's all you need in one kit. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WIRING-KIT-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-HIGH-QUALITY-/350500494541?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item519b751ccd"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WIRING-KIT-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-HIGH-QUALITY-/350500494541?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item519b751ccd[/url] Quote
LukeFRC Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 the volume pot needs to be a log pot. i think the tone is a lin pot but may be wrong? checking yes I am wrong- both are log pots (AKA audio pots) this PDF from fender may help, http://support.fender.com/service_diagrams/bass_guitars/019-3200_02A_SISD.pdf also check out prices on Musikding - i love that site Quote
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