For quite a few years I've owned a '96 SSS Legacy. The bass control for the PTB system works but very, very slightly and I thought this was the normal operation for this control. Last year I picked up what I think is also a '96 model but it's a Legacy HB and the bass control works much better. I can hear much more difference in the pot's rotation.
Could the SSS Legacy have a faulty pot or resistor? I bought both guitars used and as far as I know the electronics are original. Thanks in advance for any help.
Legacy PTB bass control ineffective
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Craig
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Re: Legacy PTB bass control ineffective
You might check the current wiring. See this Gallery Album: Legacy Diagrams.mbstrums wrote:For quite a few years I've owned a '96 SSS Legacy. The bass control for the PTB system works but very, very slightly and I thought this was the normal operation for this control. Last year I picked up what I think is also a '96 model but it's a Legacy HB and the bass control works much better. I can hear much more difference in the pot's rotation.
Could the SSS Legacy have a faulty pot or resistor? I bought both guitars used and as far as I know the electronics are original. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Re: Legacy PTB bass control ineffective
Welcome to GuitarsByLeo!
Block diagram PDF
Schematic PDF
I also have circuits for the Legacy Special and the Legacy HB.
Ken...
Here are some additional drawings for a standard Legacy that you might find useful. Click the thumbnail image for a full-sized version. There will also be a text link to a PDF version.mbstrums wrote:For quite a few years I've owned a '96 SSS Legacy. The bass control for the PTB system works but very, very slightly and I thought this was the normal operation for this control. Last year I picked up what I think is also a '96 model but it's a Legacy HB and the bass control works much better. I can hear much more difference in the pot's rotation.
Could the SSS Legacy have a faulty pot or resistor? I bought both guitars used and as far as I know the electronics are original. Thanks in advance for any help.
Block diagram PDF
Schematic PDF
I also have circuits for the Legacy Special and the Legacy HB.
Ken...
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Re: Legacy PTB bass control ineffective
Thanks for the links to the schematics.