What's the Difference?

[LG_Hunter]

Hello, could someone please explain what the difference is between these two wiring diagrams because they do the same thing. Anyone got any pro's and cons for one or the other. Thanks a lot. Also it would be greatly appreciated if someone could explain where all the ground wires go. Thanks Again

[GuitarDoc]

Re: What's the Difference?

Essentially the same. IIRC, the one on the right is 50's wiring which will help preserve treble as you roll down the volume knob.

[Simon_F]

Re: What's the Difference?

Won't the middle pickup always be at full volume (in both diagrams)? It looks to me like its output doesn't pass through the volume controls.

[jtougas]

Re: What's the Difference?

The one from GuitarElectronics preserves the ability to have separate volume controls when both bridge and neck pickups are on.

IOW, when both pickups are on, you can blend how much of each you're hearing, instead of ending up with the equivalent of a master volume/tone.

[LG_Hunter]

Re: What's the Difference?

Alright thanks guys. Probably gonna go with the second one. Could someone please confirm is there a ground wire that connects all the pots together but is not in an enclosed loop? Or are all the ground wires already shown. Thanks again

[AlexR]

Re: What's the Difference?

There must always be a connection between anything labelled ground. Typically a horseshoe connection on the back of the pots is normally used. I have however seen a single wire with individual connections soldered to it too.