I'll toss this in here, (because it's what I do), but don't forget the often overlooked technique of just adding a simple 2-resistor L-pad to attenuate the output, without changing the pup's character. The primary purpose of the L-pad is that it allows the pickup to continue to "see" the same impedance as it would without the attenuator. I just did a quick chart, using three common pot values, and the most likely attenuation values. 3 dB would probably be what you'd most likely use, and I can't imagine exceeding -6 dB. 6 dB would be cutting the output about about in half.
I've included the formula if anyone wants to calculate their own custom values. These are pretty simple with modern calculators. Calculate "Z" first, then plug it into the main formula. And remember to round the resistor values up or down to "standard" values.
I've included the formula if anyone wants to calculate their own custom values. These are pretty simple with modern calculators. Calculate "Z" first, then plug it into the main formula. And remember to round the resistor values up or down to "standard" values.
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