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  • Dial-a-tap

    Since there are a couple of threads about the "spin-a-split" with humbuckers, I thought it would be a good idea to mention that the schematic in "Support - Tech Tips" does not work for an adjustable tap on an S-D single coil.

    This diagram shows how to use a SP/DT switch to tap a single coil. You select either the white (full coil) or red (partial coil) lead as hot.

    To get a dial-a-tap, wire as follows:

    Pot #3 - white & wire to switch
    Pot #2 (wiper) - red
    Pot #1 - empty

    As I mentioned in one of the other threads, a 100k pot worked much better for a dial-a-tap with a Quarter Pound in a strat. I do want to make it a "no load" pot to ensure that I'm getting the full output of the QP at "10".

    Chip
    Heritage 535 Special, Warmoth frankenstrat, MIM Strat, & Taylor 314C(no E)
    Amp Builds: Tweed Princeton (5F2-A) variation, 2 BF Princeton Reverb clones, & Super Reverb clone
    Sometimes use a Blues Jr., Tech 21 Trademark 10 & Power Engine 60
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    SD pickups: SSL-2, APS-2, tapped Quarter Pound, Custom 5 & Antiquity humbuckers

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    good stuff chip ... thanks !!

    and damn, that is one fine looking guitar in your avatar

    have a good weekend
    cheers,
    t4d
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