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dingobass
04-10-2014, 04:25 AM
Ok... This happens everytime i try something funky.

The intention is to use a push pull pot as a tone / volume.
I have tried this diagram but it acts as a volume / volume............

Any ideas from our wiremiesters?
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1lryh-image.jpg

WeirdBits
04-10-2014, 05:00 AM
That diagram looks fine to me, if you wire it like it's shown it should work as a volume when 'down' and a tone when 'up'. If it's working as a volume in both positions it is probably a mis-match of the connections on the left bank of the switch (relative to the image). Post a pic of your wiring if you can, a close-up of just the push/pull pot may be enough, and we can try to spot the issue.

wokkaboy
04-10-2014, 05:52 AM
thats a cool way DB to get 2 controls out of 1 control. Hope it works out mate. If it keeps failing to work grab a beer, must be close to beer oclock anyway !

dingobass
04-10-2014, 07:04 AM
Thanks Weirdy.

Found the problem... A faulty pot!
I swapped it for another one and bugger me it works........

Brendan
04-10-2014, 09:49 AM
What are you using a tone knob for? And for that matter a volume one as well? I thought you disdained them entirely. Both should be at full throttle or not there at all!

dingobass
04-10-2014, 11:08 AM
Hahaha... Nice one Bman :)
Not for me, a customers guitar....