Grassie Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hi all, I'm going to get a jazz pickup (bridge) installed on my P-bass and was just wondering if anyone had any advice/recommendations for a pot and (side-mount) jack socket with plate. I know nothing about these things, so feel free to fill my head with info... Fanx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 If you're asking advice on the pot and socket then I guess you've not worked on a bass much? If not I'd suggest the routing to fit the pup is possibly the biggest stumbling block here: to get a good neat job. If you're happy to do the routing then I or others here can help on the elects. If not, why not get a luthier to do the whole thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassie Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 I have someone to do the routing for me, it's more a question of which parts to buy. I already have a pickup, just need to choose the pot and jack socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) I would go for a CTS (250k) pot, I would also change all pots while you're at it so they match. For the jack: Switchcraft. These pots and jacks are pretty much the standard for decent basses. If you need a jack plate I like the Gotoh ones, but that's just personal preference. Edited June 1, 2014 by Manton Customs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 If it was me I would fire Ki0gan a PM he could make you a great high quality loom at a reasonable price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 [quote name='Manton Customs' timestamp='1401651523' post='2465592'] I would go for a CTS (250k) pot, I would also change all pots while you're at it so they match. For the jack: Switchcraft. These pots and jacks are pretty much the standard for decent basses. If you need a jack plate I like the Gotoh ones, but that's just personal preference. [/quote] [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1401651964' post='2465594'] If it was me I would fire Ki0gan a PM he could make you a great high quality loom at a reasonable price [/quote] Yep, Ki0gons wiring looms use CTS pots, and I`m sure - hope not speaking out of turn here - he could assist with the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassie Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thanks chaps. There are no luthiers as such down here (I'm on the Isle of Wight) but there are a number of repairers/techs who should be able to do the routing for me - that's something I'm not going to attempt, not even on a VM Squier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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