am sending this just to say thank you for showing me how to solder, sorry for it being 4 years, yours was the best and straight to the point on how to do it, again thank you
@reckless-ramblers3 жыл бұрын
This guy is the best, a real pro. A pleasure to watch and learn from versus all the other hacks who embarrass themselves and don't realize it.
@lenkomsa45215 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on line for replacing pickups for beginners.
@TheMisterMonkeyman2 жыл бұрын
What a great, easy to follow, informative video. I have been playing bass (mostly P's) for almost 40 years and I never knew how they were wired, I always had someone fix them for me. I wish videos like like were available all those years, I would have saved a lot of time and money fixing them myself. Thanks for making and posting this. Peace.
@Sh4dowFawx3 жыл бұрын
Just followed this video to a T with an art of tone kit! My bass looks super clean and pro under the hood thanks to you sir.
@Matt-fm5ce3 ай бұрын
Amazing tutorial, I followed it after buying a wiring kit and new pickups and it worked perfectly despite me not soldering anything for 8 years. (Ok, I had to redo one dodgy joint which broke 😂)
@danielirvine74685 жыл бұрын
So clean I wish I watched this years ago I have had solder blobs and melted wires on all three of the basses I have done so far I need to get this cloth wire ! Thanks so much for you time and clear instructions
@hpblack19532 жыл бұрын
No, you need to learn to solder properly.
@Phyoomz2 жыл бұрын
My cheap unbranded chinese p bass developed a horrible fret scratch. I opened it up (knowing nothing about the inner electronics of a bass) and saw that the green ground wire leading to the bridge had gotten disconnected from the pots. My goal was to just reattach the ground and go about my day, but thanks to your video, I disconnected and threw away all existing wires, cleaned up the pots, and reconnected everything with new wires and solder and it turned out great!! Also, my bass had a very different wiring configuration than what you use, I was afraid it wouldn't work. I'm glad it did. Thank you!
@jamincarrasquillo11483 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your teaching… I did it so far, step by step following you and was successful… the surgery was great and the patient survived. It’s alive! God bless you !!!…
@maxkomine1934 Жыл бұрын
This is most straight-forward and clear video on the process that I've ever seen. Thank you!
@brucew.5177 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful soldering job ... but is there any special thing you do to keep the pickups from humming . My P-Bass pickups hum even though everything else is grounded as tested with my multi- meter
@mattprofewhitney56385 жыл бұрын
I had to fix a cheap, P Bass for a student of mine in the guitar club....Your instruction was clear and concise! Thank you!
@SixStringSupplies5 жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear thank you sir
@everready193734 ай бұрын
I worked in SMT for 34 years. Thermal linkage is a big factor when soldering like that. A bit of solder on the end of the iron creates more heat mass and will help heat up the parts to be soldered. Just a wee bit will do.
@stevewoodward78502 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome tutorial. Informative, very clear and easily followed instructions from the people who make the best wiring harnesses. I will be ordering mine soon. Thank you.
@SixStringSupplies2 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve really appreciate that feedback! Have a great Sunday
@TwangThang57 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. I just converted my PJ to a P using your tutorial. I hated the J bridge pickup and now the P pickup is so much clearer and punchier without all that extra crap in the circuit. I put a dummy switch in the extra hole and will fabricate a wooden cover for the J cavity.
@JoeSax4 жыл бұрын
I've just ordered a full replacement kit for my 79 Pbass but have never before done this work. However, your video is so well done that I am confident it's work I can handle. Thank You!
@JuanG2020 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial! I needed to change the pickups on my sister's bass and after desoldering everything, I completely forgot how it should go back together. After following along, the bass is playing like new. Thanks!
@billypilgrim6694 жыл бұрын
One of the most helpful videos I've found so far. Currently upgrading my P-Bass and I want to do it right. Thanks!
@duneleader4 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial video, literally just did my Squire P Bass, replaced the pots and pickups! You are the man!
@edbrito-swdev4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video demonstration on how to wire the p-bass! Very nice!
@davyelwyn Жыл бұрын
A brilliant 'How To ...' with great info on tools and all the necessary accessories. Thanks a million
@SixStringSupplies Жыл бұрын
pleasure - thanks for taking the time to watch it!
@TexturaI5 ай бұрын
@@SixStringSuppliesis there a difference between the tone and volume pot? Or just different wiring?
@TheEmilioSaenz6 ай бұрын
Wired my first harness, it works!! Thank you!! Followed along, everything turned out great!!
@scottbrown8256 Жыл бұрын
thanks so much!...upgrading a used indonesian squier p bass...pretty good woods & craftsmanship...entry-level electronics as you would expect at the price point...thanks to your help a fender original 62 p bass pickup is now onboard with upgraded pots & wiring...also coming...a higher mass brass bridge & grover tuners...so a $300 instrument becomes a $600 instrument that exceeds a high-line fender!...thanks again!
@cedarmoon08 Жыл бұрын
This is very helpful to see. Thank you! Dude, I’m no soldering expert, but it seems to me your fingers get awfully close to that soldering iron tip. But bravo, you obviously know what you’re doing.
@duuchimee Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for such a detailed explanation! I've been fixing guitar electronics for several years but missing this confidence and accuracy so much. Your video clarified many basic but not so obvious things for me! Like and subscribe.
@johngault52146 жыл бұрын
Very professionally done and clearly explained. Thank you Sir.
@KurtRatliff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Got my old P-Bass purring like a kitten after watching this. Straightforward and concise, great for newbs like me.
@FrailDog3 жыл бұрын
did this with my father two days ago, this video was a very big help. thank you
@MonsterJuiced4 жыл бұрын
Yo thanks man, fixing up an old piece of precision tomorrow and someone had fek'd up all the wiring about 10 years ago so I'm having to re-wire the lot. This has been super useful
@troytempest5103 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely great video! I've bought myself a pot kit and because of this I feel I can tackle it now. Only problem is my bass if left handed....does that mean or 2 of these connections will to be reversed?!
@JohnCranberry234 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy...great helpful video for novice like me. Restoring a Precision Bass and doing the wiring tomorrow. Perfect video that I needed to watch.
@SixStringSupplies4 жыл бұрын
glad you found it useful
@seangormley Жыл бұрын
You're a lifesaver! Excellent step-by-step specific video, thanks.
@TheWaveFiles2 жыл бұрын
I'm soldering my 1st PBass right know thanks to you. Appreciate your work a lot. Cheers
@josephalaguna3 жыл бұрын
My soldering work looks like an apocalypse! This is great. I’ll mine a do over.
@joepalooka21454 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks! Extremely informative and easy to understand and really helpful to dummies like me. One of the best filmed instructional videos I've ever seen.
@SixStringSupplies4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro 🙏
@shibumi52102 жыл бұрын
@@SixStringSupplies Have you ever thought of switching to the Pure Tone input jack? I use them, and they are a much more positive "click" when the connector is inserted, more points of contact, I don't think you can ever wear one out- and of course, they weren't around when Leo started building guitars... 🙂
@soultabs3 жыл бұрын
A big thank you for this video. First Time doing the electronics on a beat up Squier CV and by following slowly this video i was able to make a clean job and best of all it works. Thumbs up
@jchacon2k4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I just have my bass out and this step by step instructions made it easy to fix it !
@waltfogle34532 жыл бұрын
I like your technique. Lots of great tips on soldering. However, the diagram that is provided with the authentic Fender P-Bass pickup instructs you to wire the capacitor to the outboard lug of the tone control and likewise for the pickup input wire on the volume pot. Your video has these wires connected to the center lugs. Why the difference?
@jaywiggin91983 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video. Clear instructions, clear picture. I'm pumped to try my first full wiring job, thanks to you!
@davidolenyik70103 жыл бұрын
I just wired my P bass project according to your specs. Sounds great! Is this type of wiring known as 50's, 60's, Modern or a mix of all three?
@hectorgarza5842 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, appreciated!!! Thanks a lot for your advice. Complete and well explained. Solid gold!!!
@Ronno46913 жыл бұрын
Modding my Squier Jazz and Precision basses with some kick butt high output pickups and electrics now is so tempting :-)
@spikebradford32573 жыл бұрын
Very clear thanks. I noticed you wrapped the wire around the input jack prongs before soldering, but not on the pot prongs. Any reason for that?
@SirBoopBoop3 жыл бұрын
5 months late, but I think he wrapped the input jack wires specifically as a sort of precaution to make sure the jack is indeed in contact with the pot prongs and the ground circuit. The input jack is usually the main culprit for grounding and output issues in your guitar and bass so wrapping the bare wire and soldering instead of just a straight solder ensures a bit more contact, peace of mind, and longevity for the input jack. Hopefully that answers your question if you still needed an answer.
@hectorestrada5751 Жыл бұрын
Great video I have a pbass do you recommend a replacement pickups ? the bottom 2 strings don’t sound strong do you have any recommend how to trouble shoot .
@Yaksonator3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I’m working on my own bass project and I’m having the hardest job with grounding. I just cannot figure it out.. I’ll keep at it. Your videos helped me tremendously!
@cptncanela2 жыл бұрын
I finally did this, and thank you for going straight to it and being clear. However, I don't know why the pots are not working. The volume is 100% and tone 100%, but I can't control it. I can't turn the volume down neither the tone. Apart from that, everything is ok.
@carpo7192 жыл бұрын
I just built a double P bass, and cannot find wiring for it... can one just wire the same with a double P as a PJ?
@oscarsanchez62362 жыл бұрын
Happreciate that video bro, most useful one in KZbin
@InTheGrooove4 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you. I watched because I rewired my p bass last week with two new CTS 250k pots, switchcraft jack and cloth wire. I used a diagram from the internet which is exactly the same except they did not show a ground link wire between the pots as you have done. When I connected the amp there is a buzzing sound. With the ground link wire between the two pots you have done would this not create a ground loop? The pots are also grounded by the foil on the pick guard are they not? I have used copper tape in the cavities as well which I also connected with a wire to the case of the volume pot along with the bridge ground wire. Going to try again this week. Any help appreciated. 🙏
@yourunclehank13 жыл бұрын
If this makes sense - the outer casings of the pots are being grounded. Kinda like a car. All electrical grounds to the frame. the bridge is your frame.
@dongconrad Жыл бұрын
Hi Six String Supplies Team, I bought this ready made wirings last time and it is amazing! Just wondering if you guys can make an amazing wiring for Sterling Ray4? Thanks!
@pricc-om19 күн бұрын
Marvelous vid! Very informative.
@willfraser52104 ай бұрын
Very clear and helpful. Thanks
@dandr.ddaugherty81696 ай бұрын
Awesome video described with great detail thanx
@CVYR490 Жыл бұрын
I have a question regarding 250k(for volume) and 500k (for tone) - My question is - If both pot are using 250K, one for the volume and one for the tone, then how do we know which one is to be used for controling volume as we want to turn the volume from Zero sound to full sound and which 250K is to be used for tone control where we want to turn the knob to increase or decrease the tremble. Because both are 250K. The one for the volume when you turn the knob one way or another, it should go zero sound is a 250K and yet the other one for the tone only is also a 250k. I read about pot and the information is too much and too wide to narrow it down. Thanks if you can explain
@kristiansandoval68096 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This made changing my sons base audio ports a snap!
@SixStringSupplies6 жыл бұрын
no problem - glad to hear that
@shanemichaelneal648 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Thanks for taking the time to make this!
@katmartin64474 жыл бұрын
Dude!!!! You are a total bad Ass!!! Wish I had a video like this when I started all this. Please please keep the wiring scheming a’flowing!!
@fredgraphix1130764 ай бұрын
his soldering at the back of the pot is satisfying, I'm having a hard time doing that.
@JesuswinsbirdofmichiganАй бұрын
Pencil tip vs Chisel?
@rodrigocorreasoffiatimesqu40477 ай бұрын
Congrats !! Extraordinary video
@JBKeyz883 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. To clarify, you’re just melting a bit of the solder to melt onto the connect wire, to secure it in place?
@stevengonz2 жыл бұрын
Random question, could this process be repeated with 2 way mini ON/ON switches? Looking to change my knobs to switches since I normally play full volume and tone with a tendency to go zero tone on select songs
@shibumi52102 жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought of switching to the Pure Tone input jack? I use them, and they are a much more positive "click" when the connector is inserted, more points of contact, I don't think you can ever wear one out- and of course, they weren't around when Leo started building guitars... 🙂
@SixStringSupplies2 жыл бұрын
yep we are a Pure Tone Distributor puretonetechnologies.com/pages/distributors
@MISTERQCUE2 жыл бұрын
I got but only 2 words for you............ THANK YOU!!!!
@scotttait2197Ай бұрын
Pot and jack grounds can also be one bit of wire straight accross
@IntoTheBass6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your excellent videos! Glad to be a Subscriber!
@SixStringSupplies6 жыл бұрын
glad you subscribed! cheers
@anthonymonroe71836 жыл бұрын
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@raymondruiz18435 ай бұрын
Hi there! I've seen your videos working on Basses. I would like to see a video on soldering a PJ Bass if possible, Thanks!
@fongy2004 жыл бұрын
My pick guard has no sheilding what so ever, does this matter hgely as i have noticed a ground going to the bridge? It is a blue wire that runs through a tiny drilled hole and attaches to the bridge underneath. It's not working at te moment, according to the multi-meter it is the capacitor that is faulty hence me viewing your video, so thank you and i would appreciate an answer about the pick guard sheilding and if all else fails you might have to hook me up with one of your sets. Thanks again.
@jackmundo40439 ай бұрын
Really helpful. Thanks so much.
@Axsions3 жыл бұрын
I know the video is old but I have a quick question: for grounding do you need to use the tinned copper wire? I know you said you can use the black cloth wire or tinned copper, but is there a difference? All I have is black and red cloth 22 AWG wire but no tinned copper.
@Phillip_higgins6 ай бұрын
Nice work my friend 👍👍👍
@SynthNewbie5 ай бұрын
i have a different component is it still the same wiring
@cptncanela2 жыл бұрын
I can't decide between 60-40 Tin Rosin Core and 22 AWG Gauge Tinned Copper. Which one would you recommend, taking into consideration that this is going to be my first time wiring a my bass? Just by watching your video I can do it, and I have little experience soldering. I can get the 60-40 just because it is cheaper tho.
@SixStringSupplies2 жыл бұрын
only one of those is solder :) Use the 60/40 as solder and tinned copper 22 AWG for wire. Thanks for watching!
@cptncanela2 жыл бұрын
@@SixStringSupplies oh, interesting. Sorry for that question, my English is not native.
@cptncanela2 жыл бұрын
@@SixStringSupplies can I use just cloth wire instead of the tinned copper? Sorry for asking but my English is not native.
@SixStringSupplies2 жыл бұрын
@@cptncanela no need to apologise. And yes you can use any wire you choose - cloth wire is ideal
@cptncanela2 жыл бұрын
@@SixStringSupplies thanks man, I really appreciate what you did here!
@xbman1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Fun and you’re awesome! Cheers 🥂
@charlescharlie59324 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video for me but it didn't fix the problem with a bass I picked up cheap. When I checked my bass against the video I found two wiring errors. That sort of told me that someone else was tinkering with this before me. The problem is that I get very strong volume on the E and A strings and almost no volume on the D string and very weak volume on the G string. I tried raising the pickup closest to the bridge and adjusting for stronger treble and I lowered the pickup that covers the E and A strings. So my question is: is the problem a bad pickup? Are replacements pre-wired? Can you buy just one? Thanks for your help.
@rodoc61054 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can i use a 40w soldering iron or I really need the 60w?
@SixStringSupplies4 жыл бұрын
40w is fine for pots and switches etc, guitar work in general.
@silentyouber28164 жыл бұрын
@@SixStringSupplies how about 30W? I just got today
@SixStringSupplies4 жыл бұрын
@@silentyouber2816 30w is fine
@erockscott11843 жыл бұрын
How much heat can pots take???...ibhave struggled with this issue and never wanted to overheat one it seems like they can take alot as much as you held that iron on them.
@wawaw1867SW Жыл бұрын
Does it matter if the solder grounding the capacitor and jack touch?
@c.arandyl Жыл бұрын
Amazing video!
@WritingMyOwnElegy5 жыл бұрын
im just trying to figure out how to fix my bass, a bunch of wires fell off, so this video should help, but idk i just have to hope when i get home this and the other tutorials ive downloaded do the trick lol
@SixStringSupplies5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully!
@TheStobb502 жыл бұрын
Thank you you’ve helped me load
@peterb15434 жыл бұрын
Great bit of filming
@Bassplayingypsy4 жыл бұрын
Kool informative video. Not gonna say I'm good to do this myself, but will try now. Lol thanks for video.
@billkaroly2 жыл бұрын
ThIs will come in handy as I rewire a Harmony H704 P Bass from 78.
@mestupgaming5765 Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to figure out the wiring of this guitar my grandpa did before he passed and idk anough to figure it out. It looks confusing would you help me?
@Bass-guitarist2 жыл бұрын
Can you use a ceramic disk capacitor instead of an electrolytic?
@SixStringSupplies2 жыл бұрын
yeah you can use any capacitor
@suzi975 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, just wired my Pre to it , excellent instruction :)
@SixStringSupplies5 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir. Glad it helped you out.
@Cruiseangel724 жыл бұрын
@@SixStringSupplies how can i buy a p bass pre wire harness from you?
@SixStringSupplies4 жыл бұрын
Cruise Angel hi, on our website www.sixstringsupplies.co.uk/prewired-harnesses
@SteveTroutman5 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for the great video. I have a quick question regarding the soldering iron you are using. You said that you had to control the heat. Can you tell me what kind of soldering iron you are using where you can control the current to get different heat values? That would be helpful. I am just getting started and have an iron whose wattage is too low and it does not get hot enough. But I want one that gets how enough to melt the solder on the pots, but not too hot to melt the wires together. Thanks
@SixStringSupplies5 жыл бұрын
Hi it’s a hakko 888d - www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_fx888d.html
@badmonks2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic.
@1thess5239 ай бұрын
Nice and clean 👌
@kdubatx15 ай бұрын
Nice video much appreciated
@quineagle65664 жыл бұрын
Do a video on wiring a squier by fender pj bass special affinity series. Or could you share with me a wiring diagram link. Trying to fix my humming bass issue.
@maxplayer15913 жыл бұрын
So i can use any color of the wire, for example black only, do they have to be two colours ?
@JasonVorce Жыл бұрын
A bit late to the party but does anyone know what a good temperature would be for the soldering iron?
@dingeskes5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this awesome vid!
@paulholmes52404 жыл бұрын
Great video , just a quick question, I'm making a pick up system for a double bass with p pickups and the ground that would normally would go to the bridge isn't really possible, any suggestions to where I could attach one or other options would be really appreciated cheers
@yourunclehank13 жыл бұрын
No need if it has a wood bridge. Ground all electrical to the jack. Like a clip-on or add on acoustic guitar pickup
@elfergos2 жыл бұрын
Why does the documentation from both my pickups and pots show the capacitor soldered between the pots?
@johnstudiob24814 жыл бұрын
you said you change temperatures what temperatures are you using thanks
@rauldavila58099 ай бұрын
No entiendo el idioma,, pero esta bien explicado y muy didactico....❤
@lawrencerasmus3 жыл бұрын
Figures , mine is wired different ? Capacitor is wired to the center terminal and the wire from the volume to the tone pot goes from volume one outside tone is center terminal? Plus I have 3 wires coming from the pickups , one thin wire to top ground of pot and two thick wires a red + and a black ground ?????