1 x balance pot versus 2 x individual volume pots?

[Beedster]

Hi all
My new precision with JPUP at the neck runs Jazz style V/V/T pots. To be honest, I prefer a single balance pot where I can move very quickly between the two PUPs. Before I change it, is there any reason I should not use a balance pot (lower O/P. reduced range of tones etc) and leave it as is?
Cheers
Chris

[Alien]

My personal preference is for 2 volumes. I find it to be more flexible, eg. 2 volumes allows you to run 1 pickup at 90%, and the other at 50%.

I don't think there's much difference in terms of signal loss, noise etc. between the two options though.

Andy

[bass_ferret]

If an instrument has a sweet spot its probably easier to find with 2 volumes. Down side is its not so easy to change your overall volume quickly on the instrument.

[Beedster]

Thanks very much gents, both good reasons to leave things as they are, which I think I'll do for the time being.

[silverfoxnik]

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='48271' date='Aug 21 2007, 12:56 PM']If an instrument has a sweet spot its probably easier to find with 2 volumes. Down side is its not so easy to change your overall volume quickly on the instrument.[/quote]
+ 1

That's my experience of it. I use the volume pedal on the Zoom B2 1.u to deal with the quick on/off volume stuff at the end of songs etc, but prefer the V/V/T set up..

Nik

[The Burpster]

Sorry Chris but cant think of a good reason to swap from V V T......

Just way more options with that set up.....

[neilb]

Yes, agreed...dont bother. I chabged to a V/B/T setup and the sound O/P was rubbish and the tonal range crap. Changed back to V/V/T.

So I have a spare 250K dual pot if anyone wants one!!!