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Wiring for Fender Modern Player 5 String


GlamBass74
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Hi.

 

I bought a 5 string modern player bass recently.

 

It has a 4 position switch to give you pickup combinations.

 

The pot was loose on the plate and has been spinning round...

 

There is a black and white wire dangling near the switch connections.

 

Does anybody have a wiring diagram of this model of bass please? 

 

Thanks.

 

Jon.

 

 

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Thank you. I'd found that post, but for some reason the image wasn't showing

Are the red marks on the positional switch jumper wires? 

I've soldered the wires back on and get no hum in positions 1+4 but a bit on 2+3

Am I to assume this is "normal" jazz behaviour? 😊

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1 hour ago, GlamBass74 said:

Thank you. I'd found that post, but for some reason the image wasn't showing

Are the red marks on the positional switch jumper wires? 

I've soldered the wires back on and get no hum in positions 1+4 but a bit on 2+3

Am I to assume this is "normal" jazz behaviour? 😊

You can reduce it a little using shielding 

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I know chances are slim, but does anyone have a modern player jazz that they'd be prepared to take a picture of for me?

 

I need the 4 position swich so I can see the wires clearly

 

The jpg that fender uk sent me is a bit grainy when I zoom into it. 

 

I'd be v appreciative

 

 

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Apart from not great wiring, the top image (especially combined with the wiring diagram) is clear enough to work from.

 

So there is  a white, black, green and red wire from each pickup, which is normal for humbuckers (normal colours, but for extra fun each manufacturer uses the colours for different things), and a metal connector (which they don't - that goes to earth).

 

What is actually missing on your plug - do you have the same colours used? Do you have a photo of how yours actually is?

 

 

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OK, I worked out what should be there and it makes sense. It gives you 

1. front humbucker, back humbucker

2. front humbucker, back single

3. front single, back humbucker

4. front single, back single.

 

I drew it out but it is not that neat!

 

But here it is anyway if it helps

 

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