fretmeister Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I have a set of EMG PJ-X pickups that I'm going to put in my 4 string Ibanez Mezzo. I'm also going to put in an EMG 2 band stacked Treble and Bass preamp. The pickups come with twin volume controls (and a Tone that won't be used) and I have never liked twin volumes. But in my box of things I have an EMG 3 way switch and an EMG ABCX active balance control. Most of my 2 pickup basses have a balance control and I'm familiar with it, but at the same time I can't help but think a 3 way might be easier. I don't think I've ever "balanced" the pickups - just all neck, all bridge or right in the middle. What do you reckon? Stick with a balance? Or have the 3 way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'd go balance. You can still do the all neck/all bridge/both together and anything in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 3 way takes some time to adjust (pickup heights), but then it is quick to use. Balance pots can be found from Bourns. Models: 250k and 500k MN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 48 minutes ago, itu said: 3 way takes some time to adjust (pickup heights), but then it is quick to use. Balance pots can be found from Bourns. Models: 250k and 500k MN. I already have the EMG ABCX active balance control. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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