Hi brains trust – some wiring question for the Bass IV build I’m. I’ve got three pickups that will each be wired to a “Jaguar-style” selector switch. From the switch, each pickup will go to its own concentric pot. Here’s a diagram I found online that shows how I need to wire the pots.
First question: the ground in this pic I’m assuming just goes to the back of the pot or does each one have to go to the ground on the jack? And if it is just to the back of the pot, which wire would go to the ground lug on the jack?
Second question: each of the “to jack” wires will go to the jack – so I’ll have three wires that will all be connected to one jack lug. Is that okay?
Third question: For the capacitors, I’m thinking I could use a .047 for each one, but I’ve read a .022 will let more mids through. Would any of you look at using different values for each pickup? I know I can just try (and perhaps will) but thought I’d seek some advice!
Finally: I’ve read about putting a .001 on the volume pot as it “sends higher frequencies to the ground and gets rid of noise”. Is this right, and whereabouts would I wire that in?
I’m not very good with electronics so please be gentle!
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