SICbass Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 So I've got an Indonesian 55-02 which I always play in passive mode. It sounds fine, but is then always wide open on the highs. I can control it on the amp, but some sound guys just leave it very trebley out front. What I'd like is to have is a passive tone control. Any suggestions? I am super un-techy and would have to get my guitar guy to do it. Forgive me if there's a dead obvious solution that I'm overlooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 The Lakland LH3 wiring diagram is here - [url="https://www.lakland.com/tech-docs/LH-3%20Wiring%20Diagram%204-07.pdf"]https://www.lakland.com/tech-docs/LH-3%20Wiring%20Diagram%204-07.pdf[/url] . It would be pretty straightforward to add a passive tone in front of the preamp (after the vol and blend pots). The issue would be where to mount the extra control. Stacking the vol/blend to free up a hole for the tone would be ideal but not sure if that sort of pot configuration is available. Alternative would be to stack the vol/tone. A guitar tech should easily be able to sort you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Great, thanks very much for your help ikay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 What about putting flatwounds on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1463379821' post='3050790'] What about putting flatwounds on it? [/quote] Not a bad idea, actually. I've been meaning to take the plunge with flats on a 5-string for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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