Wiring problem in RR3

[RampantLion]

I have a strange problem with my Jackson RR3. When I purchased it, the wiring was horrible and I had to redo it. The majority of time,everything sounds great, but intermittently I am having an issue where the bridge pickup has almost no power/distortion. There are no problems at all with the neck pickup. I rewired the volume pots and 3-way switch again, but even with what I know are clean solders, it is happening. The weird part is that when I put my finger onto where the purple wire connects to the bridge volume knob or the 3-way switch, it sounds great. I am a novice, so I'm not sure what would cause this as I know the connections are 100% secure. So what would make it sound correct when I touch the connection or even grab/move the wire between the 3-way switch and volume knob?

[Musician78]

I am not sure what the issue is, but I would next go ahead and replace the pots and yet another rewire. That's just me though, doesn't mean everyone, or even anyone would do that.

[RampantLion]

What about the 3-way switch? As far as knobs for the RR3, would I need a standard knob such as: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...Pot?sku=364666

[Musician78]

Yes, I would probably get a new one of those as well, since you are going to be in there. All the parts are inexpensive, so there is no reason not to. I have a KVX10 that had a wiring issue that I couldn't seem to find, so I ripped out all the wires and replaced the pots, jack and switch and the problem disappeared.

[warlok]

Just don't forget, imports and USA's have different size holes for the pots. I'm pretty sure I've read that imports have Alpha and USA's have CTS from the factories.

[etepbbb]

I'd just switch one component at a time, unless you just want all new electronics.

[DalyTek]

I had the same issue with my old RR3. In my situation, it was a faulty 3-way switch. I replaced it and everything was awesome after that!