RHB123 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I've just brought a Epiphone Joe Pass emperor 11, off a well known internet shop with a decent reputation. However as its about 10 years plus old, it has no manual. Could any kind person take a few minutes to explain exactly what all the switches and knobs do, the sounds and if possible an owner could suggest some set ups they use. It has two pick ups, and I guess the middle switch would make both work, but thats guess work. Thanks and again sorry its such a simple question for people in the know. Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, RHB123 said: ... Could any kind person take a few minutes to explain exactly what all the switches and knobs do, ... Have a look at this, maybe..? Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randythoades Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Yes, just like that video. Each pickup had a volume and tone knob so that you can set them differently and the swicth does exactly as you say, upwards is for neck pickup, middle activates both so you can have a blended sound, and downwards activates just the bridge pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 The knobs closest to the neck are the volume controls for each pickup, the lower two are the tone controls. Try all the combinations of pickup/tone to see which best suit the song or style you're playing. Typically, the neck pick-up on its own will give a smoother, more 'soft jazz' tone, the bridge pick-up alone will be sharper, with more 'bite'; a combination is easily 'dialled in' by messing about with all of the controls. There are no rules; just listen with your own ears and create the sound you want. Hope this helps. Douglas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHB123 Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 You lads are really kind, thanks so much. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 46 minutes ago, RHB123 said: You lads are really kind, thanks so much. You don’t know us yet. Seriously, folk here are more than willing to help if they can. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardMarlowe Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 On 15/11/2023 at 13:29, Dad3353 said: The knobs closest to the neck are the volume controls for each pickup, the lower two are the tone controls. Try all the combinations of pickup/tone to see which best suit the song or style you're playing. Typically, the neck pick-up on its own will give a smoother, more 'soft jazz' tone, the bridge pick-up alone will be sharper, with more 'bite'; a combination is easily 'dialled in' by messing about with all of the controls. There are no rules; just listen with your own ears and create the sound you want. Hope this helps. Douglas Sounds like standard LP-type wiring? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randythoades Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 4 hours ago, EdwardMarlowe said: Sounds like standard LP-type wiring? I think it is, yes. Been a long while since I last played an LP, but this is the way I remember it !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
