Section 4 - Assembly
J Bass Section 4 - 2 -
All of the electrical components are installed on the Audio Control Panel and pre-wired for installation
with the exception of the Bridge ground wire and connecting the pickups. Figure 4.1 details the physical
and interconnection of the Tone & Volume adjustments, as well as the Pickups and Output jack. Refer
to Figure 4.2 if there are any issues with the component wiring. (Note: wiring colors are typical and may
vary).
4.2.1
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1.
I
nstall the pickguard in place with 2 screws – do not
tighten.
2.
Insert the wiring from the Neck pickup (item #5 on
material list: with “N” on the back &
black/white
wire
colors) through the pickguard & the tunnel that
connects the Neck cavity and Audio Control cavity
(reference Fig. 4.2.1).
3.
Insert the wiring from the Bridge pickup (item #5 on
material list: with “B” on the back &
black/
red
wire
colors) through the tunnel that connects the Bridge
cavity and Audio Control cavity (reference Fig. 4.2.1).
4.
Solder the
white
wire (from the Neck pickup) to the center post on the neck volume control
(closest to the neck); solder the
black
wire to the case of the same control.
Figure 4.2 Audio Control Panel & Output Reference Wiring Diagram
Figure 4.2.1 Bridge Ground Tunnel Location