Balance control or 3 way switch?

[fretmeister]

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?

[BassBunny]

I'd go balance. You can still do the all neck/all bridge/both together and anything in between.

[itu]

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.

[fretmeister]

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.