2 Humbuckers 1 vol 1 tone 3 way lever switch

[RLV]

Hello,
Looking for a wiring diagram for this. Duncan uses all 3 way toogle switches. Found 2 online,
even a Stew Mac diagram. Not all 3 positions work. Pickups test fine,switch is ok, wiring is good too.
Tried wiring like a Tele' that should work right? This should be simple I think. Thanks:boggled:

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: 2 Humbuckers 1 vol 1 tone 3 way lever switch

I'd follow a Tele diagram, with the addition of a bridge ground wire. If your pickups have four leads, make sure you are looking at the right color code chart for the pickup brand that you are using, and remember to insulate the solder joint that links the two coils.

 

[dotsdad]

Re: 2 Humbuckers 1 vol 1 tone 3 way lever switch

Agreed. I used a Tele switch and diagram for my HH. Just connect the black HB wires to the switch, green and bare to ground, red&white together and taped off.

 

[Jay 77]

Re: 2 Humbuckers 1 vol 1 tone 3 way lever switch

There's a whole section on them if you scroll down a little. Enjoy! http://www.guitarelectronics.com/ca...ing_diagrams.2_pickup_guitar_wiring_diagrams/

 

[dotsdad]

Re: 2 Humbuckers 1 vol 1 tone 3 way lever switch

Picture these as the two rows of lugs on the Tele switch:

A1-A2-A3-A4
B1-B2-B3-B4

A1=to volume knob, plus connect A1 to B4
A3+A4 = Neck P/u & Tone
B1+B2 = Bridge PU and tone

If you followed a tele diagram and it doesn't work, you probably forgot to connect the common lugs (A1+B4) together.

 

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: 2 Humbuckers 1 vol 1 tone 3 way lever switch

 

[rumblebox]

Re: 2 Humbuckers 1 vol 1 tone 3 way lever switch

the switch may be laid out differently too. i've run into this problem on multiple occasions.

 

[dotsdad]

Re: 2 Humbuckers 1 vol 1 tone 3 way lever switch

the switch may be laid out differently too.

That is a very good point rumblebox!!!

The wiring instructions I gave above will definitely work with a CRL switch. I currently have my HH Strat (Screamin Demon+Jazz) wired that way with this CRL/Ernie Ball switch: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ernie-B...-Pickup-Selector-Switch-100235583-i1540925.gc

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: 2 Humbuckers 1 vol 1 tone 3 way lever switch

In attempting to solve this query, it might have helped to know which pickup selections worked, which did not and what exactly was "wrong" about the non-working selection(s). Usually, there is one connection that has not been made or a short somewhere. These small details help a great deal.

Nice LPB Strat, Andrew!