Fender Precision wiring help needed!

[Jazzjames]

Dear all,

I've recently ordered a set of Bareknuckle pickups, new pots, capacitor, jack socket and cloth wire for my MIJ 'US70P' Fender Precision.

I was told by the kind folk at bareknuckle that its a simple job to fit this stuff to my bass, but when I opened my bass up to have a look, it's different from any wiring diagrams I've seen.

I've had a look for my actual bass' wiring diagram, but no luck.

http://161589.homepagemodules.de/t29f2-Cadfaels-kleine-Schaltplan-Sammlung-fuer-passive-E-Baesse.html

On the above website at the bottom of the page there is a link to loads of different wiring diagrams, none of which are the same as mine.

Bearing in mind that everything is going to be replaced, which one of these diagrams is the correct way to wire up the new bits?

Also, what is the metal plate attached to the circuit that sits under the pickups for? Do i need to wire this in to the new circuit?

Any help much appreciated!

James

[Ou7shined]

Even though the P is by far the easiest to wire up there are a couple of possible ways you can do it. Just pick one you fancy. This one is quite a clear example (don't worry if the component values are different to yours)...



The copper plate is for hum shielding... as a P bass has a humbucking pup and shouldn't hum it's not essential but seeing as you have one just solder it to any earth that's handy (a pot casing for example).

Edited December 14, 2011 by Ou7shined

[Jazzjames]

Thanks very much. Do the different ways make a different sound?

James

[Ou7shined]

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Thanks very much. Do the different ways make a different sound?

James
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No, not as far as I'm aware.

[Jazzjames]

Awesome thanks very much. I'll report back when I've done it.

[Jazzjames]

I got the job done with relative ease. The oil/paper capacitor was a snug fit in the japanese fender's cavity, and had to drill out the pick guard holes to fit the new pots. Played it on a gig last night, sounded great!