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Title: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: drbassman on October 20, 2011, 09:29:29 AM
OK, I'm putting the LP deluxe together and I need a simple schematic for just 2 Vol and 2 Tone controls, no switch.  Can someone help a poor woodworker out???  :P
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: exiledarchangel on October 20, 2011, 12:50:55 PM
At your service sir! :)
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: drbassman on October 20, 2011, 01:32:26 PM
Man, you are good!  Where do you find these things?  I Googled forever and couldn't find the exact one I needed.  Everyone uses the switch!
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: exiledarchangel on October 20, 2011, 03:48:55 PM
Just found the one with the switch and edit it to delete the 3way, no big deal! :D
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: drbassman on October 22, 2011, 07:59:09 AM
Quote from: exiledarchangel on October 20, 2011, 03:48:55 PM
Just found the one with the switch and edit it to delete the 3way, no big deal! :D

Maybe for you!  I'll have to look at the two diagrams and compare.  I really need to take the time to learn guitar electronics!
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: drbassman on October 29, 2011, 09:25:49 AM
The wiring help sure came in handy.  I was all set to finish her up last night and the Gotoh tuners I had on hand don't fit, so I ordered a set of Schallers like they would have used on it originally.  Man, now I gotta wait for the mailman to shag a$$ to my house before I can play her.

Thanks again for the help!

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/90s%20LP%20Cherryburst/DSCN0640.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/90s%20LP%20Cherryburst/DSCN0647.jpg)
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: exiledarchangel on October 29, 2011, 10:05:13 AM
No problem at all, always willing to help with stuff I know! ;)
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: Greg_M on November 02, 2011, 08:20:52 AM
What pickups are those?
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: drbassman on November 02, 2011, 07:29:29 PM
Quote from: Greg_M on November 02, 2011, 08:20:52 AM
What pickups are those?

They are Gibson Thunderbird Plus pups.  They really grunt and growl.  Got her strung up tonight and she sounds great.

I'll post pics and clips if I can figure that out too!
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: Greg_M on November 02, 2011, 08:45:33 PM
Are those Gibson products or made by a second party?
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: Nocturnal on November 02, 2011, 09:49:25 PM
Those are Gibson. I have one of the gold one's that is going in my BachBird. It wont look gold when it is in there tho  ;)

When I had my LP Standard bass, those pickups were VERY aggressive. Of course I mean that in a positive way.
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: drbassman on November 03, 2011, 04:15:58 AM
Quote from: Greg_M on November 02, 2011, 08:45:33 PM
Are those Gibson products or made by a second party?

Yep, Gibson.  And I have another set I'm saving for a future project!  They are very aggressive and a great match with the LP.
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: Greg_M on November 03, 2011, 06:51:18 AM
Thanx!
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: drbassman on November 03, 2011, 09:30:32 AM
Quote from: Greg_M on November 03, 2011, 06:51:18 AM
Thanx!

You're welcome!  They were floating around eBay a few years a go and I nabbed 2 sets.  Should have bought 4 sets!

Here she is with tuners and strings.  She kicks butt for sure.  I'm gonna leave all of the dings, dents and gouges for awhile and see if they help the tone improve over time.   ;)  I'll try to post some audio clips via Sound Cloud this weekend.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/90s%20LP%20Cherryburst/DSCN0658.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/90s%20LP%20Cherryburst/DSCN0659.jpg)
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: Pilgrim on November 03, 2011, 11:18:39 AM
DANGIT!!!

Now you have my GAS going again!!
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: sniper on November 03, 2011, 04:47:33 PM
definately first class Bill ... lovin it!
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: Daniel_J on November 03, 2011, 05:17:47 PM
looking great! So simple yet so beautiful!

I love that headstock design. Has the classic Gibson charm and some modern styling as well.
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: drbassman on November 03, 2011, 07:55:05 PM
Quote from: Pilgrim on November 03, 2011, 11:18:39 AM
DANGIT!!!

Now you have my GAS going again!!

I thought I wanted to sell her before I put her together, but these are really nice basses all things considered.  I can't believe the power and tone.  Rivals my late model TBs for sure.  If I can get used to the neck width, she's worth keeping for sure.
Title: Re: Wiring help needed - 2 Vol and 2 Tones
Post by: drbassman on November 03, 2011, 08:00:54 PM
Thanks Sniper and Daniel.  They are so simple and I guess that's part of their charm.