This article is a continuation from part 1. This series of articles is specifically concentrating on the Fender American Vintage ’62 Jazz Bass Complete Wiring Kit. If you have bought or are thinking about buying this kit from Best Bass Gear and have questions, we can help. Just ask.
Below: One hand holding pliers with twisted wire end, other hand holding black wire. Pliers are used to loop and crimp on to the ground connector.
Below: Crimping the white wire on to the positive connection of the output jack.
Below: Crimping completed.
Below: Heating up some solder. Note: the solder gauge thickness being used is 18 gauge.
Below: Soldering the signal connection of the output jack.
Below: Soldering the ground connection of the output jack.
Below: Soldering completed.
Below: Soldering the capacitor to the lower right terminal.
Below: Soldering the lower left hand terminal.
Below: Soldering the capacitor lead to the back of the potentiometer.
Below: Soldering work is completed. Note: Solder connection in center top is not completely filled with solder to allow for a pickup output lead to go through.
I like your use of the clamp as a solder stand while holding the hot jack and pots with your fingers 😛
YAY for bass player callouses.