adhok Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hi--Does anybody have experience or opinions about having one master volume rather than two on an sg? I know there's a Gibson model that has two pickups, but one vol and one tone knob. (kind of like a telecaster, I suppose). Does anybody think this would limit the variety of blending the two pickups? I find two volumes to be a bit more confusing than one (after having played primarily a tele, and one pickup jazz guitars). I'm considering wiring modifications, but I wonder what people's opinions are. thanks, as always-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxHart85231281734137 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 i just bought a gibby sg w/ 3 pups, and one tone one vol, I dont feel that my tonal options are limited, but I really dont use my tone knobs that much, A tele is my preferd guitar or choice so this setup is very familiar and easy to use for me heres my new toy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneBoedker Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Of course, it does limit you somewhat, but if you don't fiddle around with the controls that much, I don't think that it would be perceptible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Arcadius Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Yes, you can find Gibsons (the lower-price range models, I mean) with 1 vol - 1 tone control. It is somewhat limiting, but then again, if you are not using them much, it's up to you. However, I think it will take you only a few days to instantly feel where your playing-pickup's controls are, and you will be able to adjust them pretty quickly. Especially the tone controls, normally they are something that you adjust once, depending on your amp / pedals / desired tone and forget about it. So you're left with the vol. controls. It can't be too confusing man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've got a 3 pup guitar with one vol, one tone, but has a switch for each pup on/off and a switch for each pu to reverse phase .... don't feel limited in this case, as there are a ton of tonal variations, even with the single vol and tone pots. Can't speak for a 2 pup config, I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 i just bought a gibby sg w/ 3 pups' date=' and one tone one vol, I dont feel that my tonal options are limited, but I really dont use my tone knobs that much, A tele is my preferd guitar or choice so this setup is very familiar and easy to use for me heres my new toy! [img']http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/9474/0000001is.jpg[/img] [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android13 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I personally think that two knobs for each pickup (4 knobs in total) is better than having only 2 master ones. The reason is that you can blend the sounds you make with a greater palette. For example, my friend who plays an Ibanez with 2 humbuckers says that he likes to blend the sound of each pickup (ie, have the pickup selector in-between rhythm and treble). He makes the rhythm pickup louder than the treble to make a 'warm' sound. Also, if you want to change your volume right after a solo or something, having 2knobs/pickup is better than having 2 master knobs. However, if you're like me, and mostly use one pickup (I used to use rhythm until I needed a higher output for pinch harmonics, and started using treble), master knobs shouldn't pose a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I believe you'll find out that once you get your "blend" as you like it (middle position on the 3-way) either volume knob will then work as a master volume for both p'ups simultaneously. Unless your 400 has been converted to "50's wiring". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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