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Title: Wiring for stereo
Post by: NolTaylorBassplayer on February 09, 2026, 01:54:10 PM
Hey there!

Just curious if anyone has wired a Stanley Clarke Signature standard from mono to stereo before?
Is that something that can be done?
It would be nice to be able to split my pickups to certain effects.
Just curious.
Title: Re: Wiring for stereo
Post by: jazzyvee on February 09, 2026, 03:42:56 PM
I converted my signature to stereo by getting a new wiring loom from Alembic which has a stereo/mono switch and individual volume controls for each pickup.
Title: Re: Wiring for stereo
Post by: mica on February 09, 2026, 04:17:54 PM
Not really possible with the pan control you have. The simplest/least expensive approach is what JazzyVee did. We have made Series II basses with custom stereo pan controls, so it's certainly possible, but it's also certainly the more pricey route.
Title: Re: Wiring for stereo
Post by: BeenDown139 on February 09, 2026, 08:16:47 PM
a subject near and dear to my heart.  we may have discussed this before some time ago.  is it possible to get a stereo loom for my '95 essence 5-string fretless?  splitting the pickups on a fretless is the bomb.  even more so than fretted.  imho.  ymmv.  PM me or reply here.  thanks!
Title: Re: Wiring for stereo
Post by: mica on February 10, 2026, 12:09:41 AM
That's a trickier one because of space limitations and working around the existing holes. You need to keep the signal split through the output, so you need separate tone control as well. Look at your cavity and see if you can handle 2 volume, 2 filter, and 2 Q plus a stereo output jack, plus a stereo/mono switch. It may require enlarging the cavity, at least undercutting but it may even need a proper enlargement with a new backplate.

Study the space first and imagine the control layout and how that would work for you.
Title: Re: Wiring for stereo
Post by: NolTaylorBassplayer on February 10, 2026, 06:40:44 AM
I converted my signature to stereo by getting a new wiring loom from Alembic which has a stereo/mono switch and individual volume controls for each pickup.

That's pretty much plug and play right?
Title: Re: Wiring for stereo
Post by: NolTaylorBassplayer on February 10, 2026, 06:42:25 AM
Not really possible with the pan control you have. The simplest/least expensive approach is what JazzyVee did. We have made Series II basses with custom stereo pan controls, so it's certainly possible, but it's also certainly the more pricey route.

I like JazzyVee's application. What does something like that cost and how would I go about ordering one?