'07 Mira w/Starla PU's wiring question

[Mule Train]

I want to add the resistors(the 1.1k and 2.2k) that the newer Starla's and DGT's have.

On the splitter switch, would I de-solder the ground across the middle legs and put the resistors on the corresponding sides and solder to sides of switch?

Any info would help

 

[garrettb]

Correct.

 

[Mule Train]

Correct.

Thanks for the confirmation

 

[Stoptail22]

What may be the reason for the the addition of the resistors?

It seems that this has been done for all 2012+ models with coil-tap switches. Should I make the change for all my pre-2012 guitars?

 

[garrettb]

The resistors prevent the cut coil from being completely sent to ground. Part of the signal, as determined by the resistor, still comes through. It gives the split setting a more full tone, has less volume drop, and is slightly hum cancelling.

For me, it was a revelation. I hadn't ever liked split coil sounds before. Now I won't have a humbucker guitar without the option of splitting with resistors. I get so much use out of those sounds at home and for gigs.