Hello all, long time lurker, first time poster. I've learned a ton from everyone here, and Id just like to say thank you for all the info and the welcoming atmosphere. I have a question about pots and volume knob selection.
I've done some searching and learned a lot, but I still have a few questions. Sorry if they've already been answered elsewhere.
The short version of a build I'm planning is a Jeff Beck meets Billy Gibbons live show work horse.
Specs:
Chambered Tele (no f-hole) in black korina with tummy cut and start forearm contour.
TOM bridge with single Pearly Gates HB in the bridge. Rear routed body with LP controls: Vol. 1 Tone 1 and Tone 2 with an esquire wiring job.
My plan for this set up is a super light Tele with lots of comfort contours, functioning as a straight ahead rock/blues machine. Rude tones with overdrive, suitable for lead or rhythm and light as a feather for comfort at longer gigs.
The LP v1 t1 and t2 controls give me a cabronita vol/tone set up but closer to the TOM for quicker access. I'd like to use the t2 routed hole as a toggle switch. I plan to paint the inside of the cavity with shielding paint to avoid issues at louder smaller gigs.
I'd like to put one of those YHM speed volume pots in, and the LP v1 control puts it closer for pinky access. I don't plan on using it a ton, but I like having the option of swells and quick stops if I don't have a volume pedal handy.
What I've learned about 250k vs. 500k pots is best summed up by Cagey.
So I know this guitar won't be a jack of all trades, and it isn't supposed to be. The Pearly Gates and the esquire wiring will lend enough versatility (I think) for the job it is designed for.
In terms of the goal of being a blues/rock work horse what would the pros and cons of 250k vs. 500k pots be in this guitar? Any further electronics advice is much appreciated.
It sounds like there isn't much downside to the 500k pots, but I'd love to hear perspectives.
Especially if you think I'm off base on any of my ideas.
Sorry for writing a novel, I've been thinking about all of this for too long. I do not mind constructive criticism at all. Thanks in advance for the help!
I've done some searching and learned a lot, but I still have a few questions. Sorry if they've already been answered elsewhere.
The short version of a build I'm planning is a Jeff Beck meets Billy Gibbons live show work horse.
Specs:
Chambered Tele (no f-hole) in black korina with tummy cut and start forearm contour.
TOM bridge with single Pearly Gates HB in the bridge. Rear routed body with LP controls: Vol. 1 Tone 1 and Tone 2 with an esquire wiring job.
My plan for this set up is a super light Tele with lots of comfort contours, functioning as a straight ahead rock/blues machine. Rude tones with overdrive, suitable for lead or rhythm and light as a feather for comfort at longer gigs.
The LP v1 t1 and t2 controls give me a cabronita vol/tone set up but closer to the TOM for quicker access. I'd like to use the t2 routed hole as a toggle switch. I plan to paint the inside of the cavity with shielding paint to avoid issues at louder smaller gigs.
I'd like to put one of those YHM speed volume pots in, and the LP v1 control puts it closer for pinky access. I don't plan on using it a ton, but I like having the option of swells and quick stops if I don't have a volume pedal handy.
What I've learned about 250k vs. 500k pots is best summed up by Cagey.
Cagey said:
So I know this guitar won't be a jack of all trades, and it isn't supposed to be. The Pearly Gates and the esquire wiring will lend enough versatility (I think) for the job it is designed for.
In terms of the goal of being a blues/rock work horse what would the pros and cons of 250k vs. 500k pots be in this guitar? Any further electronics advice is much appreciated.
It sounds like there isn't much downside to the 500k pots, but I'd love to hear perspectives.
Especially if you think I'm off base on any of my ideas.
Sorry for writing a novel, I've been thinking about all of this for too long. I do not mind constructive criticism at all. Thanks in advance for the help!
