Tribute Fallout Bass - wiring diagram

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liamski69
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Tribute Fallout Bass - wiring diagram

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Hi everyone -- I'm hoping some kind person on here can help me locate a wiring diagram for my Tribute Fallout Bass. I'm not getting any change in tone when I turn the tone pot and indeed the 3-way switch is only working in two positions. There does not seem to be any loose connections so I want firstly to check that the thing is wired correctly.

I bought the guitar used off eBay about 6 months ago and it's possible the problem was there when I bought it - stupid of me not to check everything when I received it. Other than this, I love the guitar but really want it working properly. I've searched high and low online and even the 'manual schematics' section on this forum does not seem to have the diagram. I have run my multi-meter over the tone and volume pot connectors and the resistance does change when I turn the knob so it seems to be functioning fine and showing c250k. If I can figure out that a wire is in the wrong location I can easily re-solder it where it needs to be.

If someone could even post a photo of the electronics of their guitar it might be useful and definitely much appreciated.
Kindest regards from Ireland.
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Re: Tribute Fallout Bass - wiring diagram

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liamski69 wrote: Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:50 pm Hi everyone -- I'm hoping some kind person on here can help me locate a wiring diagram for my Tribute Fallout Bass. I'm not getting any change in tone when I turn the tone pot and indeed the 3-way switch is only working in two positions. There does not seem to be any loose connections so I want firstly to check that the thing is wired correctly.

I bought the guitar used off eBay about 6 months ago and it's possible the problem was there when I bought it - stupid of me not to check everything when I received it. Other than this, I love the guitar but really want it working properly. I've searched high and low online and even the 'manual schematics' section on this forum does not seem to have the diagram. I have run my multi-meter over the tone and volume pot connectors and the resistance does change when I turn the knob so it seems to be functioning fine and showing c250k. If I can figure out that a wire is in the wrong location I can easily re-solder it where it needs to be.

If someone could even post a photo of the electronics of their guitar it might be useful and definitely much appreciated.
Kindest regards from Ireland.
I have sent a request one of my contacts at G&L to get wiring diagrams for the USA and Tribute Fallout basses.

Stay tuned.
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Re: Tribute Fallout Bass - wiring diagram

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Craig - thank you so much for doing this for me.
Fingers crossed they come back with something.
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Re: Tribute Fallout Bass - wiring diagram

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I just got the Wiring Diagram from Memo Romero (G&L/BBE Service Manager) and added it to the Gallery:

Fallout Bass Wiring Diagram

Hope this helps.
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Re: Tribute Fallout Bass - wiring diagram

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Craig - thank you kindly again for getting this. I'll study it a bit closer and hopefully get to the bottom of things.