I wouldn't use linear pots, the way they make changes to the sound is complex and hard to describe, it's something to do with the way the ear perceives changes in pitch and volume, log pots give you loud or quiet, (or bass or treble with a capacitor fitted)
Ahh ok not sure I fully understand but won't take much to solder them in and give em a go .I'm not looking at dialling in different tones so once ive found my sound they will hopefully do the job
Guitar spraying is what I meant gonna put some more laquer on the v thing. still waiting for knobs and electrics for it, also waiting for neck for samjazz bass and pups for Tbird. I'm also thinking about defretting one of the nine basses but don't know which