Wiper configuration on vol. pot, why differences?

JazzSinger

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My Hohner Steinberger copy has the wiper of the volume pot on the pickup side.

To my surprise, I notice all schematics here seem to have the wiper on the socket/amp side!

Why the difference? What design decision influences the wiper side configuration?

I DO understand that, with the wiper on the pickup side, you progressively load the pickup as you turn down the volume, leading to a loss of treble, hence the bleed capacitor. If I turn the configuration around, am I right in assuming the bleed cap will no longer be necessary?

Are there other advantages/disadvantages?
 
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