Switchable standard/Fezz Parka wiring via push-pull pot help...

[Davo17]

Last week I wired in the Fezz Parka mod into my Baja and its great, especially for overdriven tones-also it seems very useful for playing live. However, I also like the clean tones of standard wiring. A push-pull pot that can switch between these wiring schemes seems like a great way to get the best from both setups-plus I love this guitar and it would be fun to pimp it out I think.

I dont know how to wire it though and Im hoping one of our resident gurus might know how the pot needs to wire it up so that when the pot is pulled, it goes to Fezz Parka wiring. Additionally-Id like to make the tone pot no-load as seen here:Will this 250K pot be suitable for switching to Fezz Parka wiring, and is it suitable for modding into a no-load pot?

Im guessing audio taper is appropriate, will the pot sit level with the volume knob? Will I need a new knob for this new pot? Any drawbacks to this idea?
If needed:
Baja stock wiring
Pic of my Bajas wiring
Thanks in advance for any help.

[sjtalon]

250K audio.


And you could do the no load too. Naturally when you are in detent (no load) it won't matter what you do with the p/p at that time.



http://www.musiciansfriend.com/acces...64668000000000

So that gives you 3 tone control options.

[sjtalon]

Wire from tone pot to E

wire to middle volume pot terminal to D

wire to outer volume pot terminal to F


I have installed a few p/p on Tele's and never had a problem with the knobs. The set screw will jam nice into the grove below the spline usually.

As far as height, that can be set with the jam nuts on the shaft to level it with the volume.

Crimp your grounds into on of these and put it on the shaft when you install the pot on the control plate. I think you need about a 3/8" stud hole terminal:

[Davo17]

Thanks for the reply! Is there any difference between the DiMarzio pot you linked to and the one at stewmac? What does custom taper mean? I was planning on ordering from stewmac so that I could pick up a few other items, but if this pot is better, and I can mod it, \ I will go with it.
Also, the wires that are grounded to the standard tone pot, where would you solder them to this pot?

Originally Posted by sjtalon

Wire from tone pot to E

wire to middle volume pot terminal to D

wire to outer volume pot terminal to F


I have installed a few p/p on Tele's and never had a problem with the knobs. The set screw will jam nice into the grove below the spline usually.

As far as height, that can be set with the jam nuts on the shaft to level it with the volume.

Crimp your grounds into on of these and put it on the shaft when you install the pot on the control plate. I think you need about a 3/8" stud hole terminal:

[sjtalon]

Originally Posted by Davo17

Also, the wires that are grounded to the standard tone pot, where would you solder them to this pot?

Did you see the eye terminal ? OR, if you are good at soldering there is a tab you can solder to.


As far as the pots, I couldn't really say what the custom taper deal is.

They are both 250K Audio p/p's so either one would be fine (stewmac or MF)

[sapi]

Originally Posted by sjtalon

Wire from tone pot to E

wire to middle volume pot terminal to D

wire to outer volume pot terminal to F


I have installed a few p/p on Tele's and never had a problem with the knobs. The set screw will jam nice into the grove below the spline usually.

As far as height, that can be set with the jam nuts on the shaft to level it with the volume.

Crimp your grounds into on of these and put it on the shaft when you install the pot on the control plate. I think you need about a 3/8" stud hole terminal:

If i may jump into here, sjtalon: the DiMarzio p/p pot shown is for use as a vol pot (+ switching of course) position yes? (I already have a no-load tone pot). Thanks guys.

[fezz parka]

No load pot does basically the same thing as the 50's wiring.

[sjtalon]

Originally Posted by sapi

If i may jump into here, sjtalon: the DiMarzio p/p pot shown is for use as a vol pot (+ switching of course) position yes? (I already have a no-load tone pot). Thanks guys.

Just a pic for illustration so I don't know what it is.

anyway:


250K audio, used for either tone or volume...............same thing.

As far as installation, sometimes the cavity depth will dictate where you install it.

[Davo17]

Originally Posted by fezz parka

No load pot does basically the same thing as the 50's wiring.

This is news to me, I dont get to shape the tone when on "no-load" its typically all the way up.

Also, I dont get the same volume/tone interaction with no-load.

The mod is of course, named after you so Im guessing you know more about it.

[fezz parka]

The "mod", for my uses, is to keep the highs when you roll back the volume (Usually with the tone on "10"). The other stuff is gravy.
So a no-load pot for the tone control does the same thing when wide open. Changes the way the pots load the pickups.

[Davo17]

Originally Posted by fezz parka

The "mod", for my uses, is to keep the highs when you roll back the volume (Usually with the tone on "10"). The other stuff is gravy.
So a no-load pot for the tone control does the same thing when wide open. Changes the way the pots load the pickups.

Good to know. BTW-I so enjoy the mod that I have converted a few other guitars with switchable 50's wiring-it really adds some interesting variations.
Works great with P90's as well.