Pot Value Question

[GregN.]

I just snagged a set of Dimarzio's for a strat of mine. Problem is the neck and middle are Virtual Vintage '54's and the bridge PU is Virtual Vintage Solo Pro. According to Dimarzio's website, the '54's are meant to be used w 250k pots and the Solo Pro is best off w/ a 500k pot. Any advice here? If I go w/ the 250K then the bridge might be a little on the dark side and if I go w/ 500k the neck/middle might be overly bright, right? Is there a compromise on a Strat where you don't have seperate volume control for each pickup?
Thanks,
Greg

 

[Zhangliqun]

Re: Pot Value Question

You could just go with a 500k pot and leave the tone pot for the neck and middle rolled back slightly. Though I think the Solo would probably still sound fine with a 250k. Or you could get kind of a compromise pot, like 350k or something.

 

[GregN.]

Re: Pot Value Question

Thanks for the reply! After a little digging, I found a concentric stacked pot that has a 250k and 500k stacked. Here: https://www.shop.wymoreguitars.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=181&categoryId=16
Wonder if that would get the job done? Wire the neck and middle to the 250k and bridge to the 500k portion? Hmmm........ (scratches head)......

Greg