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It also means that in the normal tone control set-up, the middle pickup also then has a no-load, which sounds less good in the middle three positions unless you always turn it down to 9 when using those.
A no-load and a TBX aren’t the same thing though - the TBX loads the pickup much more heavily in the notch position (with a resistor as well as a cap) and very slightly more even at full-up, it never quite goes to no-load.
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If you do decide to go for a no-load, watch out because the Fender branded one clicks in to position at 10 so it makes it a bit awkward turning it down smoothly. Go for a CTS one that is just smooth like a normal pot but with no-load at 10.
I'd recommend just using a normal tone pot though. If you then find out the bridge pickup isn't bright enough you could always swap it for a no-load but I don't think it's very likely you will.
I know a Mr. Eric Johnson likes it though...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I use a superswitch on mine to avoid that but to be honest it was more of a theoretical decision, I didn't even think it might be a plus to have both on in one of the positions.
There are only two schemes I really like - the classic Strat with two tones and nothing on the bridge pickup, and master volume/single tone. The classic 2-tone is best for presetting tones using the switch, and the master tone is best if you use the knobs interactively - it also allows you to move the volume control down away from the strings so you don’t constantly knock it.
I don’t like any of the fancy schemes Fender have used with different tone pots or wiring schemes, they just make things more complicated and none of them sound as good as simple tone controls.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Using a mega 5 way switch, 1 tone for neck and middle, 1 tone for bridge , but no tones engaged for position 2+4.
Just shows that tone is in the ear of the beholder, or something...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein