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Can someone explain how the blender control is used on Ricks? I can't seem to figure out how to use it in the most useful way. Maybe this questions has been asked before, and I'm sorry if I'm repeating it, but I need a little help here.

Think of it as volume balance control between the two pick-ups. Turning it one way will give you more volume to the bridge and less to the neck. Turning it the other was has the opposite effect. Tone controls are not involved in this. They are set to the individual pick-ups.

email sent bob.hope it helps.

Michael is close; It works as a sort of a second neck volume. When turning it, the bridge volume stays constant while the neck volume increases or decreases. This is why it only works on the neck and middle settings but not the bridge. I don't know where in the circuit it is wired, so I don't know if this is the master volume for the neck pickup or if the normal neck volume control is.

I think it's a second volume knob for the neck pickup, but reversed turning direction, like a pre-63.

It is a second volume control for the neck pickup as JDog mentions, wired in reverse, but in addition to this the third lug on the pot which is normally grounded is left open so that when turned fully CW it does not shut the neck pickup off completely. This control is in series with the main neck PU volume control.

Just turn it til you get the coolest sound. I love the variations. All I need is one volume, one blender and I'd be happy.

Paul...I got your email. Thank you.

Guys...I just crank it all the way up at this point, but eventually, I'll figure it out! Thanks for the tips.

Try keeping it in the middle when you can. That way you are able to adjust in both directions.