Hey guys,
I'm a real hack when it comes to working on basses, but I'm trying to fix a problem.
I bought a custom passive PJ set a few years back. They are totally anemic. They came without covers, paperwork, diagrams, etc.
The builder has never responded to my email questions, so I thought I'd get some help here.
I'm looking for help in two areas:
1. Resistance testing - I want to see if their worth putting in a project bass. I purchased a few neo magnets to help boost the signal, but want to compare the figures (with and without magnets), but I'm unsure of what the real useful test procedures are...
2. Wiring - The wiring pattern on this set looks different than any other passive P pickup I've come across.
On most Precision pickups I've worked with, the White lead (hot) comes off the pickup positioned closest to the neck - I call it "north" and it goes to the middle lug on the Neck Volume Pot. The black jumper wire goes to the pickup closer to the bridge and Black lead from that "south" pickup goes to the Neck Pot (ground).
Here's what mine looks like:
I'd just like to verify that I'm positioning (orienting) the split pickups correctly and testing them properly.
Any useful help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Steve