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richedie · 06-16-2008, 03:26 PM

So, that's what that is, the grounding plate, duh! Thanks. What is the 50s wiring? Only thing I have done was to move the cap to retain some highs, ala 50s wiring, but never touched the grounding plate! However, I prefer the modern configuration because I like the tone to get darker and more vintage When rolling back the volume, with good CTS pots and good pickups, I don't notice issues with clarity that much. Anyway, how does it remove the grounding plate? Problem with that is that I already have new long shaft CTS pots in all guitars. I'd have to use short shaft pots if the plate was removed. I figure, why fix what isn't broken. Only problem is the midle position.

It can't be a pickup height issue because the neck and bridge positions are both equally loud and where I always set them!How can it be wired out of phase? Just lead to lug and ground to pot back. Could it be the type of pickups??????? I have a Motor City Torque in the bridge and a Gibson Burstbucker Pro in the neck. Could that be it?

THANKS!

Also,
What is the strat 'quack' everyone talks about? Never understood that.

06-16-2008, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
richedie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Wiring up the toggle switch???? So, that's what that is, the grounding plate, duh! Thanks. What is the 50s wiring? Only thing I have done was to move the cap to retain some highs, ala 50s wiring, but never touched the grounding plate! However, I prefer the modern configuration because I like the tone to get darker and more vintage When rolling back the volume, with good CTS pots and good pickups, I don't notice issues with clarity that much. Anyway, how does it remove the grounding plate? Problem with that is that I already have new long shaft CTS pots in all guitars. I'd have to use short shaft pots if the plate was removed. I figure, why fix what isn't broken. Only problem is the midle position. It can't be a pickup height issue because the neck and bridge positions are both equally loud and where I always set them!How can it be wired out of phase? Just lead to lug and ground to pot back. Could it be the type of pickups??????? I have a Motor City Torque in the bridge and a Gibson Burstbucker Pro in the neck. Could that be it? THANKS! Also, What is the strat 'quack' everyone talks about? Never understood that.