Precision bass series parallel

Standard precision bass wiring master volume and master tone. All wiring diagrams for our pickups and some various diagrams for custom wiring. Coil splitting on a p bass seriesparallel operation youtube. Pbass parallel pickup wiring for bright sounding bass guitars. Watch our demo of the new player series precision bass. With the installation of a liberator, youll be able to effortlessly change pickups using only a screwdriver. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Therefore, it can be wired as a p or reverse p and still provide humcancelling. Get the guaranteed best price on 4 string electric bass like the fender player precision bass pau ferro fingerboard at musicians friend. This is our most popular offering vol, vol, tone where the 1st pot is a pushpull pot for s p switching.

What is the series parallel switch doing, electronically, reversing the phase of one pair of strings. Discussion in the bass place started by yffudcm, apr 30, 20. Youll also find an american precision bass split singlecoil pickup for familiar p bass sound. Dimarzio south coil, series, parallel, reverse phase, north coil. Dec 11, 2018 fender has made quite the splash this year with their parallel universe line of guitars and basses. Fender player precision bass maple fingerboard tidepool. Seriesparallel p bass for 4 conductor dimarzio p pickup master volume and master tone plus seriesparallel switch. In the same pickup, ignoring other pickups in the bass, the two coils can be wired in parallel or series, even isolating a coil and sounding as a single coil the typical 3positionononon miniswitch mod. Dimarzio also switched them series parallel and fender did with the hwy1. As you may recall from last months column stratocaster parallel series switching, december 2011, an individual singlecoil strat pickup cannot be wired in parallel or series by itselfyou need a minimum of two pickups for this. Best bass gear is proud to carry a wide array of bass guitar pickups from manufacturers including aero, aguilar, bartolini, delano, dimarzio, emg, fender, lakland, nordstrand, and seymour duncan. Squier affinity precision bass pj olympic white music123.

Hey tb, what i want to do on my pj bass is to wire the p pickup with a series parallel switch, and also wire a seriesparallel switch for the pj. Fender jazz bass wiring harness with series parallel pushpull pot new. So, i recently acquired a mim fsr jazz bass body that im going to use for my warmothfender parts bass. The american series precision bass was introduced in 2000 and discontinued in 2008. While the precision bass has traditionally come equipped with just one split singlecoil pickup, fender equipped this signature series bass with an upgraded precision bass american series pickup plus a tony franklin signature series jazz bass bridge pickup with hex screw lugs and ceramic bar magnets. Push pull pot up series, push pull pot down parallel. Signature sounds of the pros, designs defined by rock royalty and rising stars. Shop for the fender player precision bass maple fingerboard in buttercream and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price. I am finishing the wiring schematics for a p j bass and i would like to get the wiring for the series parallel switch for the splitcoil pickup in a pushpull pot. Series wiring changes the impedance, the way the pickups interact, etc. With series wiring the individual coils are connected end to end. Youll also find an american precision bass split singlecoil pickup for familiar p bass. Hi nuts, a fried asked me about adding a series parallel switch to his jazz bass american standard, and though ive done this on a strat, im not sure how the dual volume controls wouls come. It was one of the first americanmade fender basses to feature a 22fret neck, requiring the company to slightly oversize the body shape and lengthen the cutaways, which distinctly changed the overall look of the instrument.

Fender american professional series precision bass. Its sleek precision bass form features the sonically powerful and tonally versatile combination of a punchy fenderdesigned split singlecoil precision bass middle pickup and a growling singlecoil jazz bass bridge pickup with. We build innovative dropin prewired assemblies for strat, teles, jazzmasters, fender jazz bass, p bass, prs, gibson and eb3 using the finest components available. Squier affinity precision bass pj olympic white musician. From 2003 the s1 switching system allowed the pickup coils to be switched from series to parallel, offering a wider tonal range, but this was discontinued in 2008 with the second generation of american standard series. Artist demo with the player series pbass fender youtube. Bass pickup and preamp wiring diagrams download your pdf now. Apr 16, 2010 pros and cons of jazz bass pups in series. Fender player series precision bass pau ferro polar white. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The series is signing off for the year with 51 telecaster pj bass an instrument that takes on a vintage look, combining it with the tone of precision and jazz bass pickups. How the s1 switch gives you more tonal options fender. The american precision bass features s1 switching to change pickup coils from series to parallel to give a brighter, snappier fender jazz bass tone.

Jan 16, 2019 personally, whenever ive had a bass with a switch for seriesparallel, i almost never switched it to parallel because it seemed too anemic compared to the series wiring. Lurking in brunos guitar garage today is an old samick precision bass copy lb 11, whatever that means. The reasoning being that jbasses are typically wound in parallel but if you switched them to series, you could get it to sound more like a pbass. A wiring diagram is visual representation of an electric circuit or system. This wiring uses a pushpull pot in the tone position to switch the 2 pickups from parallel to series. Lace sensor active pickups with seriesparallel switching and an elongated.

Trouble is, i cannot find a wiring scheme for my setup. If you cant find what your looking for just click on guitar electronics below for more wiring directions. Below are links to wiring diagrams for guitar and bass as well as diagrams for basic wiring techniques and mods. Dimarzio parallel, series, north coil, south coil, off. Hey there r bass, ive been thinking about pickup configurations and switching recently, especially in regards to the p j bass. Each pair of coils per string in series, and then all the pairs in parallel.

The parallel type humcancels the way that a typical dual coil humbucker does. Without the fender precision bass, the original electric bass, dance floors everywhere would be empty. Designed for the man who has held down the low end for guns n roses, velvet revolver, janes addiction and many others, the fender duff mckagan deluxe precision bass is based on the 80s jazz bass special he used while recording appetite for destruction. However, when split to act like an inline single coil, they do not humcancel. Are p bass pickups actually two pickups, wired in parallel. Squier vintage modified precision bass pj musicians friend. Features a graphitereinforced neck with modern c shape and satin polyurethane finish. This guitar wiring modification shows how to use a three position double poledouble throw onoffon mini switch to select series or parallel modes plus turn the pickup off in the middle position eliminating the need for a pickup selector switch.

Precision and durability with classic styling make these bass machine heads ideal for a vintage look and modern functions. Thats why the precision bass, first produced in october 1951, is such a special. Quad coil pickups are available in 2 different types. The american ultra is fenders most advanced precision bass, blending classic design with noiseless vintage pickups and a. This month, we again dive into parallel series pickup switching for your stratocaster. The precision bass plus is an electric bass made by fender musical instruments corporation and designed by george blanda in 1989. The precision bass was a truly revolutionary instrument when it was released in 1951. I know that series parallel switches are a pretty popular mod on jazz basses, and less so on p basses. Fender tony franklin fretless precision bass lake placid. We are dedicated to assisting you in getting the perfect pickup s that will provide you with the best possible tone of your desire and fit your. Turns out it sounds great, so now i want to finish it with the 6pinswitch i got for a series parallel switch. From 2003 the s1 switching system allowed the pickup coils to be switched from series to parallel, offering a wider tonal range, but this was discontinued in 2008.

Fender player precision bass pau ferro fingerboard 3color. Seriesparallel switching for guitars and basses guitarmod. Are p bass pickups actually two pickups, wired in parallel or maybe series. Current flows first through one coil and then the other. The best value available in todays bass guitar designs, the squier affinity series precision bass pj rocks classic tone and comfortable feel, along with updated features. Would this pretty much be the exact directions to be able to switch the p bass pus in and out of stock to parallel less boomy mode. Fender player precision bass maple fingerboard buttercream. It came fully wired and everything, and on one of the volume knobs it has a pushpull switch that switches the pickups from running in either series or parallel. P j sets for your 5 string p bass p j split coil humcancelling precision bass pickup for the neck position and jazz bass bridge pickup for 5 string basses please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. The palladium gain stage effects pedal is the first.

This page provides diagram downloads for many different pickups and preamps. Configurations include the strattele, the jazz tele and the meteora. The parallel universe collection is a limited edition line featuring hybrid pairings of fenders notable guitar and bass models. Balanceblend wconcentric volumetone for 2 pickup bass balanceblend with voltone on a concentric pot.

With this circuit it is possible to connect the two pickups in series and in parallel via a pushpull switch on the tone potentiometer. One of the many services we provide at patriot repair is electronic modification. Fender player precision bass pau ferro fingerboard black. Our prewired harnesses are available with or without pickups, and inlude a solderless option. The sound in series is louder, has less of the stingraysmack and is bit midrangier and gnarlier. Series parallel jazz bass url, but used a pushpull tone pot as. Adding series switching to your strat premier guitar. In its standard, post1957 configuration, the precision bass is a solid body, fourstringed instrument equipped with a single splitcoil humbucking pickup and a onepiece, 20 fret maple neck with rosewood, pau ferro, or maple fingerboard. The fender precision bass often shortened to p bass is a model of electric bass manufactured by fender musical instruments corporation. Will a pushpull pot mod and this parallel set up work. Respecting heritage while maintaining innovative spirit, the fat, punchy player series splitcoil precision bass middle pickup is packed with legendary fender bass tone, turned up to 11 for modern ears. But, i dont slap and have always preferred a bigger, slightly more aggressive sound. Hey there r bass, ive been thinking about pickup configurations and switching recently, especially in regards to the pj bass. With parallel wiring as is standard on most guitars and basses, the individual coils are connected to each other at both ends and current flows through both coils simultaneously.

I have a pj bass and need to make the neck p bass pu sound more like a single jazz. Wiring diagram with one p bass style split pickup, 1 volume and 1 tone. Bass diagrams rothstein guitars serious tone for the. The addition of a punchy jazz bass bridge pickup to the traditional split singlecoil precision bass pickup makes this instrument one of the most tonally versatile basses you. As others have correctly pointed out, series sounds fuller and parallel brighter. Shop for the fender player precision bass pau ferro fingerboard in black and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price. P bass, 1 volume, 1 tone, 2 way minitoggle series parallel. As music evolves, our instruments change in lockstep. Basically the same as my pro model, but with the addition of the series parallel mini switch. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Up series down parallel ide oo location for ground earth connections. J bass series parallel switching wkjb116 2 independent volume controls and master tone includes pushpull pot for series parallel switching. Jazz bass with seriesparallel switch best bass gear. The fender jaguar bass is an electric bass guitar manufactured in japan and china by the fender musical instruments corporation.

Why series wiring is great for passive pickups some passive basses, of course, have series parallel switches, but most of the time like the standard jazz schematic the pickups are wired in parallel. Fender limited edition parallel universe series 51 telecaster pj bass blackguard blonde 2018. The fender models shown are the cowpoke or tele bass style, the squires shown are all that we have. Master volume and tone controls are close to hand to shape the pickups powerful voice so. Get the guaranteed best price on 4 string electric bass like the fender player precision bass maple fingerboard at musicians friend.

Here, were adding a switch to toggle between series and parallel wiring on a precision bass. Series adds the resistance of each coil, and parallel divides, so two 5k coils would be 10k in series and 2. Precision bass coils are in series, but hardly anyone would ever solo the coils on a p. Series and parallel wiring usually refers to two separated but related issues. The most common usage refers to how two coils in a humbucking pick up are connected to each other. Ive been playing bass guitar for the past 18 years and i always use 4 string bass, i decide to jump for 5 string bass, my first 4 string bass was a byscane imitation of the fender jazz bass, then i upgrade to a yamaha 4 string bass which i love and i was looking for a no expensive 5 string bass to tray out and i see this squire by fender 5 string bass jazz bass, i love the fact that is bigger. Fender player series precision bass maple tidepool blue demo. I see they have a series parallel wiring suggestion, and i dont understand its not a humbucking, right. The fender jazz bass or j bass is the second model of electric bass created by leo fender. This wiring uses a pushpull pot to switch the two pickups from parallel to series using a pushpull pot. From a tonal standpoint, pickups wired in parallel tend to sound brighter and have considerably less output than the same pickups connected in series. Great deals on fender precision bass 4 string guitars. I recently bought a serek bass that uses 2 single coil pickups set right up against each other, with a 4way rotary for bridge neck humbucking parallel humbucking series. Having played a p bass exclusively for years, i hoped the serek would have a tonal option resembling a p.

Fenders parallel universe farewells 2018 with the 51. So you can get an idea of how the pickup would sound in both settings. The american ultra is fenders most advanced precision bass, blending classic design with noiseless vintage pickups and a modern dshaped neck profile. Apr 30, 20 are p bass pickups actually two pickups, wired in parallel or maybe series. Squier affinity precision bass pj black guitar center. I know that seriesparallel switches are a pretty popular mod on jazz basses, and less so on p basses. The cornerstone of our business is our highly regarded prewired electronic assemblies for guitars and basses. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items.

Rothstein guitars jazzmaster wiring seriesparallel. However, the parallel wiring does have more shimmer in the treble end of the spectrum. Fender deluxe active precision bass special 2005 2017. Fender jazz bass wiring harness with series parallel push. Prewired harness jazz bass sp jbass artys custom guitars. The history of the fender precision bass fender basses. Switching to series will give you a boost in output, and a boost in midrange. Fender jazz bass highway one 02 lindy fralin pickups standard 0% parallel adalah standard wiring pada bass gitar pada umumnya, lebih flat.

The fender precision bass is the worlds first electric bass, carrying a voice thats gone unchanged since its inception. Fender precision bass 4 string guitars for sale in stock. Wiring diagram pdf downloads for bass guitar pickups and preamps. Fender duff mckagan deluxe precision bass white pearl. Squier gives you the best of both bass worlds precision and jazz with the vintage modified precision bass pj. Jan 12, 2014 this entry was posted on sunday, january 12th, 2014 at 4. Switching to series will give you a boost in output, and a boost in mid. Artist demo with the player series p bass fender youtube. J1 this stocktraditional fender jazz bass wiring vol, vol, tone jsp this is a very cool way to switch between the classic j bass sound featuring both pickup in parallel, or the more punchy p bass sound featuring both pickups in series. Fender deluxe active precision bass special maple 3 color. It meant to drill a little whole in the chrome plate but i bought a aftermarketbanana for that reason. Most instruments use parallel wiring because its easy to do. In this video we walk you through from start to finish the process of changing a passive set of guitar pickups.