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Tone pot wiring

Discussion in 'Tele-Technical' started by tangoyankee, Jan 23, 2021.

  1. Jan 23, 2021 #1
    tangoyankee

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    I install new Emerson pots on my '72 Telecaster Custom and have encountered a problem: the bridge tone pot. When turned all the way up it sounds like it is all the way down, i.e. the signal is passing through the capacitor. When turned all the way down it sounds correct, i.e. the signal is passing through the capacitor also. However, about half way turned down it sounds clear, the way it is supposed to sound all the way up. In other words, I have to dial 5 to get the clear 10 sound. What is causing this? Thanks.
     
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  2. Jan 23, 2021 #2
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    Sounds like a wiring issue. Need clear pix of the pot and wiring. Need to see pot codes as well. Also, sometimes a pot can get roasted if it got too hot when soldering.
     
  3. Jan 23, 2021 #3
    tangoyankee

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    Interesting observations. Thanks for replying. See photo below. The soldering went well, so I don't think that the pot is fried.
     

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    Not an expert on wiring, but shouldn't the cap on the bridge pot be wired the same as the neck? Do you have a schematic of the wiring diagram you are following?
     
  5. Jan 23, 2021 #5
    tangoyankee

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    Yeah, I just found it. I put the cap on the opposite lead on the pot. Thanks for noticing.
     
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    Did that fix it? I really can't see the other connections on the pot.
     
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    Yes, that fixed it.
     
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    Good!
     
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