2V/2T User Poll

[BriGuy1968]

2V/2T Dependent or Independent Controls?

This is something that I never realized prior to buying Rachel (my other electrics are 1V/1T and 1V/2T)... that the volume, when the pickup selector is in the center position, can basically be controlled by either of the volume controls but not blended. I had just never really paid attention and assumed they worked independently where you CAN blend them. (In fact, at first I thought there was something haywire with my wiring!)

Not long after figuring out that it was acting like it was supposed to, I found out that you can wire it so they blend instead. I keep toying with the idea of trying it out, but would like to get some feedback from both sides of the issue.

• So do you prefer dependent controls (standard LP) or independent controls (blendable)?
• Why?
• If you've tried both, what made you choose the option you prefer?

Be sure to vote in the poll and, more importantly, COMMENT your reasoning!

Thanks boys and girls!

 

[beaubrummels]

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All mine seem to be independent - you can blend the pickups just fine; except down below 2 or 1 either of the controls will turn the guitar off.

 

[PFDarkside]

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I think you are just talking about 50's wiring, right? In one config, either volume at 0 grounds the output and silences the middle selection, the other config just grounds the input so the other volume is still active.

 

[Snake Aces]

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Independent for me

 

[blueman335]

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I think almost all of mine came with dependent wiring, but I've rewired them to independent. I like being about to blend the PU's together, gives me more tone options.

 

[Edgecrusher]

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Ive got some wired one way... some wired another... Neither is a deal breaker for me.

 

[treyhaislip]

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"None of the above, but I'll put why in my comments."

Seeing as my main player only has one knob...

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...I'm a simple man with a simple mind who wants to keep it simple

 

[blueman335]

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Seeing as my main player only has one knob...I'm a simple man with a simple mind who wants to keep it simple

Geez, that's way too basic (i.e. primitive) for me. I'd feel handcuffed with that guitar.

 

[LedSabbath]

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Don't care too much about 2 tones, but 2 volumes are a must for me (aside from Strat use).

 

[treyhaislip]

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Geez, that's way too basic (i.e. primitive) for me. I'd feel handcuffed with that guitar.

Ha! I have several pedals that make this thing really rock out through my HRD...I don't feel handicapped at all with a Dimebucker and Suhr Riot

 

[Will S-T]

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Independent plus Jimmy Page wiring, I want ALL options