Guitar Electrical Wiring Question

Question

I know that this may be an unusual question for element14, but I figured I would ask people who know electrical theory first.

I have a Kramer 610 guitar that I am rewiring. I'm putting all new electronics in it, and have been looking at some schematics of how it should be wired. Specifically, this one.

Looking at the schematic, it shows two 22nF capacitors, one on each tone pot. When I look at my guitar (and spoke with my uncle, who owns 8 other Kramers), it turns out that all of them seem to share one 22nF cap between the two tone pots by running a wire from the second post of one pot to the first post of the other, which also has the cap. I was curious to know how much difference it will make to follow how it was wired, compared to how it has been drawn.

Former Member · Answer

Personally,I enjoy Fender products,but especially StratoCasters;owning six so far. In the past,I have played a few Kramers,but never embraced them as much as I do other brands. As far as the diagram versus your uncle's way of wiring depends on several variables;some of which are not necessarilly electrical/electronic. Having a cap to each tone pot will allow a wider range of tonality to each pickup;thus adding facets of timbre to each string. True,consideration should be given for style of play;equipment(amps,pre-amps,emulation boards,etc.) or if you're playing solo or in a band or whatever? Being a retired EEE,I can tell you in great detail what you might need to know? I played professionally until my last stroke 6 years ago and peripheral neuropathy was the final nail...