2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

[Ste]

Hi i`m Gathering parts to rewire my s470 with new pups, just want to keep things basic really. going for 2 Humbucker 3 way switch and 1 volume pot. my question is can i get a bridge+neck coil split on middle position using a three way? or would it have to be neck full, bridge full and both full/off?

thanks. Ste.

 

[Amplifuzz]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

http://www.dimarzio.com/sites/default/files/diagrams/2h1v_1ep1111web.pdf

You'll need their EP1111 4P3T 3-way switch, and watch out for the different, brand specific wire color codes.

 

[Ste]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

Thanks mate. there's a start. are you aware of a blade type switch as don't really want to drill holes in it.

 

[Amplifuzz]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

You can fit the EP1111 in the tone knob hole but you'll have to enlarge it. I'm not aware of 4p3t 3-way blades, you can use a 5-way megaswitch style superswitch for 5 sounds or use a normal 3 way blade with a miniswitch in the tone knob hole for splitting.

 

[blueman335]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

Why not keep it simple and use a push-pull for the volume pot?

 

[Ste]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

With it being an s series there is quite a large hole for the lever switch and mounting plate so looks as if a push pull coil split is my best option.

So would i wire in the north side of bridge and south side of neck to push pull switch cutting signals out?

 

[Artie]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

You can do this with a standard 3-way if you don't mind the "split" mode to be in series, to form a virtual 3rd/middle humbucker.

 

[Ste]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

That is exactly what i was thinking. thanks for that dude! what are the commons on the diagrams? Excuse me being a total noob to guitar wiring.

 

[ParameterMan]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

Dadgum ArtieToo, your diagrams just get better. I don't have that kind of dedication.

 

[hermetico]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

That is exactly what i was thinking. thanks for that dude! what are the commons on the diagrams? Excuse me being a total noob to guitar wiring.

The commons are the poles, those lugs that are being connected to each of the "position" lugs, when handling the switch.

 

[Ste]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

My pick ups finally arrived, distortion trembucker and a jazz neck and. got them installed ready to be wired up.

Noticed something odd on my 3way selector the pins 2-7 are joined in 2's. Also 2 more pins half way down the one side. presume they are earth point?

bit confused now

 

[Artie]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

That switch will work fine, but I'll have to post the translation tonight. I won't be home until around 11pm.

 

[Ste]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

That switch will work fine, but I'll have to post the translation tonight. I won't be home until around 11pm.

thats cool dude. would i need to seperate pins? found a diagram of same switch with neck-both-bridge configuration.

but that uses middle 6 pins in blocks of 2.

 

[Ste]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

Quickly wired my bridge pickup. the Duncan distortion is ace. the clean sound was great and the overdrive was brutal as. gonna try wiring the rest up later.

 

[Artie]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

Just to be clear, if you want what I posted in post #7, then you need a 3-way switch rather than a 5-way.

Remove the two jumpers on the sides, and leave the one in the middle. Add the jumper that I show in red. Then wire it like this:

P.S. Your hand is holding the end of the switch that should be mounted facing the bridge.

 

[Ste]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

Fantastic dude! Thank you. My switch is 3position blade so presume that's correct.

Will hook it up now.

 

[Artie]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

You're welcome. That, btw, is one my favorite "simple" wiring schemes for 2-humbuckers.

 

[Ste]

Re: 2 Humbucker coil split with a 3 way selector.

Done and works! the middle split is top of both humbuckers. is that right?