I'm installing a set of Original Jazz pickups into a homebrew bass,
and am wondering about the foam-and metal base plates.
What do I attach the black wire to? I presume it's a ground of some type - do I lead it out with the pickup leads and solder to the back of the pots?
or just the pickup themselves?
Last edited by jrgtr42; 09-22-2010 at 08:23 PM.
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"Do you call sleeping with a guitar in your hands practicing?"
"It is if you don't drop it."
- Trent Lane, Daria, Episode 1-2.
Thanks, Unfortunately that doesn't show what I need. This wire and piece is separate form the pickup itself.
Plus, I'm using the stack knob config (like the Vintage '62 Jazz)
I have that sheet, plus the one from the pickups themselves.
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"Do you call sleeping with a guitar in your hands practicing?"
"It is if you don't drop it."
- Trent Lane, Daria, Episode 1-2.
The shielding in the pickup cavities and control rout needs to be grounded for maximum efficiency. Solder the black wires to the rear of a volume pot and you should be good to go. Don't forget to ground the bridge as well.
HTH
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
Thanks, that does help.Originally Posted by phantomman
So send that wire on the sheild through with the pickup wires, and ground that off with the black from the pickup itself. The bridge is all set... just questioning the others.:
I appreciate it.
She'll be playing tonight!!!!
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"Do you call sleeping with a guitar in your hands practicing?"
"It is if you don't drop it."
- Trent Lane, Daria, Episode 1-2.
oops, double post.
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"Do you call sleeping with a guitar in your hands practicing?"
"It is if you don't drop it."
- Trent Lane, Daria, Episode 1-2.
That should do it.
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
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