i've wired up a single coil to a 250k pot and tone and i'm getting terrible distorted sounds. sustain is good but sound is almost a buzz rather than a clear note . faulty pot? no eathing hum etc ..help..using typical SD wiring diagram...
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I've replaced everything but the jack socket and now it's fine, I didn't bother with faultfinding,lazy man that I am ..thanks for the input. guys
Including the pickup?
Pick's advice is good. Last time I had something like that I think I'd accidentally sent the signal straight to ground... although that was more just a loud buzz and no impact at all from plucking strings etc!
no Richey,your pup is as sweet and warm as a ..err pup, ;)
make sure no wires or solder is arching onto other parts of the pots .( check cap wire on the tone for touching something too.)
if all looks good ,, disconnect pots and wire the pup straight to jack .
if its still muffled ,, it may be the pup.
if it works fine (besides the usual earthing buzz) , then replace the pot .
Cheers Pick, i was trying to avoid opening it up as it's a bit involved. anyway i've a festival this w/end and was hoping to flog it there,Better get to it then..If i have to replace the lot it's not gonna take too long....still a drag tho'never had a problem before,won't know til i have a
look..