Pots,capacitors and pickup changes

[KennysFord]

Hi Folks.
I recently fitted a pair of S/D Antiquity p/ups to the Spunkster and very nice they are too.
Being an electrical novice I was wondering if I now ought to change the pots and capacitor to suit the p/ups and also what the different values mean and what is the effect of fitting higher or lower value pots.
Both the volume and tone control on my bass are 250k but I dont have a clue what that means and the capacitor is of the
683j Mylar variety and I've even less idea as to what that does.
If any my fellows would take the time to enlighten me I'd be very grateful.
Cheers.

[Protium]

683 = 0.068uF (micro Farad). The larger this value the more highs can be rolled off by the tone pot. Standard Fender is 0.047uF (marked 473). The J means it is 5% tolerance.

I've never noticed any difference between 250k and 500k pots, but it alleged that they can affect the tone (someone else will know more about this). Just note that the tone will be a linear taper and the volume a log/audio taper

Quick edit: If you're planning to rewire it definitely go for a kit similar to this: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350265838473"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=350265838473[/url]

Edited October 19, 2009 by Protium

[KennysFord]

Thanks Protium.
I wasn't thinking of rewiring as such but wasn't sure if i should do due to the new p/ups.
I'm wondering what difference the "orange drop" cap would make in the kit you mentioned.
Thanks again bud.

[Protium]

No problem. The orange drops are higher quality components that are reasonably cheap and popular replacements. I would go with the 715P (polypropylene film) series if possible

Edited October 19, 2009 by Protium