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  • Is the Fender S1 any realible?

    I would like to try a mod in my superstrat: 2 volume knobs ala LesPaul for clean and rhythm but then I would like to engage the S1 switch to bypass the volume controls for max volume/tone during lead sound. My concern is being this a push button I wonder if those S1 break too easily? For example I use the 5 way pickup selector whitch in my guitar that is like 10 years old, I use it a lot and there is no sing of problem at all, I would hate to have an S1 to break after a few years. I would have considered a toggle switch but there is no room left for it.
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    Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

    My S1 has been going for many gigs and rehearsals for over 5 years. It is really robust, and an elegant solution. I'd absolutely recommend it, even though it is expensive.
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    • #3
      Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

      Originally posted by Mincer View Post
      My S1 has been going for many gigs and rehearsals for over 5 years. It is really robust, and an elegant solution. I'd absolutely recommend it, even though it is expensive.
      Thanks. Just double checking, whit these two items be enough for a Strat? It is weird to me they don't sell all is needed in a single pack.


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        Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

        I’ve got it on two guitars, no issues thusfar.
        Oh no.....


        Oh Yeah!

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          Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

          Originally posted by IMENATOR View Post
          Thanks. Just double checking, whit these two items be enough for a Strat? It is weird to me they don't sell all is needed in a single pack.


          https://www.amazon.com.mx/Fender-Spl...4178709&sr=8-2
          That looks like all you'll need. I love this switch. I just wish it wasn't expensive.
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            Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

            Wow, I've never had a request for one of those and now I know why. I get the idea that they may be the only supplier but I can't imagine that they can sell any at that price...

            But apparently they do or they would have dropped the price. Crazy

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            • #7
              Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

              Originally posted by zionstrat View Post
              Wow, I've never had a request for one of those and now I know why. I get the idea that they may be the only supplier but I can't imagine that they can sell any at that price...

              But apparently they do or they would have dropped the price. Crazy

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              • #8
                Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

                Why not just use a push-pull?

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                • #9
                  Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

                  The S1 works *so much better* than a push pull, which is a pain on Strats. It is a very elegant solution, where grabbing a Strat knob, getting your fingers under it to pull it is about the most inelegant movement you can make.
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                  • #10
                    Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

                    Originally posted by ragamuffin View Post
                    Why not just use a push-pull?
                    Way easier to use.
                    Oh no.....


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                    • #11
                      Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

                      I am redoing my pots in a 2008 Am STD Deluxe from 250k to 500k in order to brighten the tone up. It has the S-1 switch, and I just ordered a new S-1 in 500k from AmplifiedParts.com. $25, U.S. not including shipping.


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                      • #12
                        Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

                        lol yeah the whole package (knob, button and S-1 switch) is only about $35 from Amplified Parts/Tubesandmore.com (same company). Still more than a standard push/pull pot but I agree it is a VERY nice setup. I have one on my Deluxe Roadhouse Strat. OP's links are not in USD....

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                        • #13
                          Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

                          I've got an S1 on my Strat that's 10-15 years old and it works perfectly. Pretty expensive but if that is the best solution for your particular guitar, then it's worth the cost.
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                          Rule of thumb... the more pot you have, the better your tone.

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                            Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

                            Originally posted by ragamuffin View Post
                            Why not just use a push-pull?
                            It is gonna be a second volume knob for the brige, I have found myself in the past using a push-pull in the middle of the song I do turn the knob a little bit too, I want to avoid that.
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                            • #15
                              Re: Is the Fender S1 any realible?

                              I think you'll like it WAY better than a push-pull. I've always thought push-pulls were rather awkward to operate.
                              Last edited by MakerDP; 11-22-2019, 10:23 PM.

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