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Here is my challenge... With my new bass my EMG Select pj set is wired in a Fender Jazz configuration. The volume rolls off very quickly and then seems to remain pretty constant until output is dropped altogether. This is true of each volume control. It is my understanding that this is caused by resistance loading caused by the pickup itself as it is shorted to ground (I don't really get that one yet). After much thought what I am wondering is this... If I use linear taper pots instead of audio taper pots will my volume change then become more consistent with changes in the volume control pot? Any help anyone can give me in understanding these concepts and creating a linear sounding volume control will be immensly appreciated.
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I just found this site while looking for the cause of my very similar problem. I am a bit confused on why this is and how to overcome it. My understanding is that on a two pickup instrument (I just finished my PJ bass) the volume pots are wired backward to keep from shorting out the amp input and dropping the output of the second pickup if one is turned all the way down. Do I not understand the theory correctly? What can I do to overcome these issues. Just for reference - I got my theory info from stewmac.com. Thanks for the help! Murf