Chad Thorne Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 So I'm putting together a Strat with the following wiring scheme, one volume, one tone: Strat, One Vol., One Tone This diagram does not indicate a ground wire running to the bridge. Should I assume that this wiring arrangement doesn't need one, or are they assuming I know that it does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 "One Strat; one Volume; one Tone..." (Sounds like an old George Thorogood song. ) I believe that you do still need one, and that they assumed that you'd either know that, or it would already be in place. One exception would be when using active EMG or similar pickups, which don't require the bridge/string ground. Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 (Sounds like an old George Thorogood song. ) I believe that you do still need one, and that they assumed that you'd either know that, or it would already be in place. One exception would be when using active EMG or similar pickups, which don't require the bridge/string ground. Good deal, thanks, Caev! I haven't closed it up yet so I can just throw a ground wire in there, no problem. As for "One Strat; one Volume; one Tone...", I have always found Strats to have more knobs than I use. Glad I found this diagram. Next step is to wire up the pickguard for this guitar that is for 2 humbuggers. w00t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 "One Strat; one Volume; one Tone..." (Sounds like an old George Thorogood song. )BTW, it's actually an old John Lee Hooker song - "one Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,' I mean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Thanks for the correction!! I wouldn't want to miscredit a song! Hey, y'know, a GREAT way to put three knobs on a Strat to use is to have one Volume, one Tone, and an EMG SPC "Strat Presence Control"- which is an EQ/boost module, powered by a 9v battery, that is bypassed when rolled all the way off, while boosting mids and low-mids with a subtle, gentle treble roll-off, more and more as you turn it up, to effectively morph from the straight single-coil sound to a somewhat PAF humbucker like tone. It sounds completely smooth and warm and natural, and not at all hyped or "electronic"; and will work just fine with normal, passive pickups, as well as active EMG's. HIGHLY recommended! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 I think I had one of those a few years ago, it was a "hot rod" or "super" Strat or something. I liked the mid-boost a lot, but it was a righty, which is a PITA for me, so I swapped it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Have a one volume one tone Fat Strat with active EMG's and the volume knob position is set down away from the strings...Love it... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Bump, in case anybody's interested. I did put a ground wire between the tone pot and bridge. Result: Dead quiet. I mean really. I've never had a Strat with plain ol' single coils on it that didn't buzz, but this one - so far - doesn't. At all. I only wish I knew what I did right so I could replicate it in future. Not much chance of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Hey, y'know, a GREAT way to put three knobs on a Strat to use is to have one Volume, one Tone, and an EMG SPC "Strat Presence Control"- which is an EQ/boost module, powered by a 9v battery, that is bypassed when rolled all the way off, while boosting mids and low-mids with a subtle, gentle treble roll-off, more and more as you turn it up, to effectively morph from the straight single-coil sound to a somewhat PAF humbucker like tone. It sounds completely smooth and warm and natural, and not at all hyped or "electronic"; and will work just fine with normal, passive pickups, as well as active EMG's. HIGHLY recommended! And they are going cheap apparently. $47 is a LOT better than $259... Always remember that you�re unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d halfnote Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I like this idea. Thanks ! d=halfnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Chad- glad that worked out so very well for ya! Thanks for pointing that out, picker. Please note, everyone and anyone, that as I type this, those EMG SPC's can be had for that price from a number of sources, as well as Amazon... Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdlestat Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I just bought one of these SPC's, and wonder if you can point me to a place that explains the hows & whys of different pickup wiring options? I'd like to take advantage of having her opened up already to think about what might be done in there for fun.. I've never thought about wiring before, but between two HB's in middle and bridge & the single coil at the neck I wonder what I might be able to do. It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. --Aristotle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Here's a strat, ehr, start: EMG SPC Wiring Diagrams & Info I'll be back laterer and search up some stuff for ya... Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdlestat Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Sounds great, can't wait to tap into that wisdom! I think these changes are really going to wake up my guitar for me-- I've always been a tweaker, and learning how you can coax out of these systems "just" the right sound is pretty exciting. It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. --Aristotle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdlestat Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Got my SB Alnico II pro and the SPC in the mail today. Looking forward to getting them up and running. (even though my right shoulder having five holes in it and the stitches within will keep me from playing it much for awhile) PS Caevan, I found my own guidance on some wiring/electronics options here. Scroll through the whole page for a wealth of info. It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. --Aristotle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Cool! Glad that's workin' out for ya. Oops, sorry, I forgot to back to you here... Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 SO...why doesn't an LP style guitar send an earth to the bridge? Guitar Speak Podcast www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com https://www.facebook.com/guitarspeakpodcast www.itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/guitar-speak-podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 So, mdlestat- how's that goin' for ya? How do you like the SPC? SO...why doesn't an LP style guitar send an earth to the bridge? They usually do, or at least, a ground wire goes to one of the threaded-inserts for the tailpiece-studs on guitars with a Tune-o-Matic style bridge and tail and thus to the strings, IIRC off the top of my head. On the other hand, some active, battery-powered pickups, like active EMGs, do not require a string-ground, and are often wired up without one. This isn't a bad thing at all, either, as you're much less likely to suffer a ground related shock. Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdlestat Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Afraid I still don't have her back from the shop yet Caevan-- but I'll make sure to tell you all how she sings with it (well... as best as I can with a recently-repaired shoulder in a sling, that is) It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. --Aristotle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Get well and mend fast! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I used that same schematic and of course I have a ground wire running to the tremolo. A ground to the bridge in some way is essential. dbm If it sounds good, it is good !! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=143231&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I used that same schematic and of course I have a ground wire running to the tremolo. A ground to the bridge in some way is essential. ...unless you're using active EMG pickups. Then you don't need the string-ground. Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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