Lead/Rhythm circuit
Lead/Rhythm circuit
Uhhhhhh . . . does anyone actually use the rhythm circuit on his/her Jazzmaster? So far, I prefer the lead circuit and switching between pickups, just like on my Teles (I'm a two-pickup guitar kind of guy). The rhythm circuit sounds kind of muddy to me, and seems like one of Leo's (few, in my opinion) mistakes, like the Jazzmaster bridge, for some people. Thoughts?
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
I don't use mine...I actually have it disconnected on my '61 Jazzmaster.
I'm putting together a second '61 and I won't connect that one up either.
I like the simple layout of the toggle switch + the vol and tone knobs.
I'm putting together a second '61 and I won't connect that one up either.
I like the simple layout of the toggle switch + the vol and tone knobs.
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
I used to play only on the main circuit... but lately, I've learned to appreciate the tone variations of the rythm circuit and I now find myself using it a lot! I think it's perfect for overdriven bluesy stuff.. I even preset it with the tone roller almost completely down, so it gets even more "muddy".... When you play loud, it's perfect, IMO!
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
If you don't use it (and don't mind modding your guitar) there are other options. Some hook it up to the bridge pickup. You can also wire it as a second circuit with different pot values, or bypass the pots alltogether - which would make the main circuit seem muddy in comparison.
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
On my Jazzmasters I use it in a different way.... I set the volume to zero, and then use it as a cutoff switch, on my jaguar, I do use the rythm circuit for its intended purpose.
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
The rhythm circuit has a 1meg vol and 50k tone pot with a .02uf cap.You could get another 1meg pot and replace the tone pot with it then get a .01uf cap and 56k resistor and wire it to the bridge.It'd be a jaguar type sound (thinner).
Or if not,and ya don't want it so muddy,just replace the .02uf with a .01uf cap,this will clean it up a reasonable amount.You can clean it up as much as you like with a few changes,or rip it out altogether! I like it with reverb and a chorus pedal,its cool for clean.
Or if not,and ya don't want it so muddy,just replace the .02uf with a .01uf cap,this will clean it up a reasonable amount.You can clean it up as much as you like with a few changes,or rip it out altogether! I like it with reverb and a chorus pedal,its cool for clean.
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
I've always preferred the rhythm circuit on my MIJ to the point that I just never use the lead circuit. Ever. I prefer the lead circuit on my AVRI but I still find the rhythm circuit somewhat useful, particularly for clean, dark, strummy stuff.
I think I'd like one with the rhythm circuit consisting of the neck pickup, which I tend to prefer on all guitars, wired straight with no volume or tone. I'm not sure what I'd do with the roller slots. Maybe phase ala the Mustang.
I think I'd like one with the rhythm circuit consisting of the neck pickup, which I tend to prefer on all guitars, wired straight with no volume or tone. I'm not sure what I'd do with the roller slots. Maybe phase ala the Mustang.
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
I had the rhythm circuit on my jag wired as a mustang for a while,the phasing worked both pups,the lead circuit worked as normal.I tell ya its a fucking pain to do dude,its definitely not a 30minute job but its cool,probably not worth the trouble but it has a cool novelty about it.luau wrote:I'm not sure what I'd do with the roller slots. Maybe phase ala the Mustang.
I dont have the schem anymore but if ya wanted to do it i can draw it again for ya!
EDIT: i drew it,only took 5 minutes,its here if ya want,but yea its half the fun working it out.
Note: pickup claws must be grounded to main ground,not attached to the black pup wires or it will cause a heapa noise when phase is on.also
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
Thanks Pumpkin! I suspect that figuring out how to do it would be the lion's share of the fun though.
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
I use the Rhythm circuit when playing blues stuff. With overdrive it sounds soooo creamy and smooth!
I actually prefer to use my Jazzmaster on the rhythm setting over my Strat for blues.
I actually prefer to use my Jazzmaster on the rhythm setting over my Strat for blues.
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
I use the rhythm circuit every now and again - I only use one distortion pedal on stage, so I use it to turn it into a sort of muddy fuzz when I want. It's also good to have a pre-set tone roll off if you want to do atmospheric guitar stuff, too.
My friend is a jazz player, and actually likes the rhythm circuit best for jazz stuff
My friend is a jazz player, and actually likes the rhythm circuit best for jazz stuff
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
Cool circuit diagram, Pumpkin!
I posted a while ago about the use I had found for the rhythm circuit .. neck pickup only, darker tone, can be set at a lower volume .. perfect for using with an ebow!
Apart from that I don't use it much .. but I might now after reading some of these answers.
I posted a while ago about the use I had found for the rhythm circuit .. neck pickup only, darker tone, can be set at a lower volume .. perfect for using with an ebow!
Apart from that I don't use it much .. but I might now after reading some of these answers.
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
i´ve removed the entire rhythm circuit on all my JMs. i just kept hitting the switch while playing which eventually broke the switch, plus i tore up my hand on it too.
the rhythm circuit is a very good idea IMO, but my playing style is just too crude to handle that many options. hell, i don´t even have a tone control in the lead circuit.
the rhythm circuit is a very good idea IMO, but my playing style is just too crude to handle that many options. hell, i don´t even have a tone control in the lead circuit.
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Re: Lead/Rhythm circuit
Tnx dude,it actually had a mistake in it,i put a .003 cap on the tone pot... shoulda been .02,fixed it now.Man that woulda been a thin sounding guitar!mezcalhead wrote: Cool circuit diagram, Pumpkin!