3-way On/Split/Off wiring?

[DC Ross]

Hey all,
I'm trying to wire up 2 humbuckers, with a volume, tone, 3-way pickup selector, and another 3-way for both pickups on/ both split / both off.
Any suggestions/ideas/diagrams?

Thanks!

 

[Artie]

Re: 3-way On/Split/Off wiring?

Do you want the 2nd switch to take precedence over the main selector? Ie., if the 2nd switch is "off", the guitar is silent. Regardless of the position of the 1st?

 

[DC Ross]

Re: 3-way On/Split/Off wiring?

Do you want the 2nd switch to take precedence over the main selector? Ie., if the 2nd switch is "off", the guitar is silent. Regardless of the position of the 1st?

That's correct. I think I may have a solution, using this 4PDT switch: http://guitarelectronics.com/3-way-4-pole-on-on-on-toggle-switch/

Here's a diagram (using Lace Alumitone colours/wiring), I think this'll work (but a pricey bet if it doesn't):
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[Artie]

Re: 3-way On/Split/Off wiring?

You only need a DPDT on-off-on switch. Gimme a sec and I'll draw up a diagram. I'm assuming you won't mind the switch positions to be split-on-off.

 

[Artie]

Re: 3-way On/Split/Off wiring?

Did this quik-'n-dirty. Make sense?

 

[DC Ross]

Re: 3-way On/Split/Off wiring?

Thanks, for the diagram, that's great!
It's fine if the switch goes split-on-off. The only way it wouldn't work is if "off" was in the middle position
This switch would work out then, correct? I prefer the full-size vs. a mini switch:
https://www.cedist.com/products/switch-carling-toggle-dpdt-3-position-tabs

Thanks again

 

[Artie]

Re: 3-way On/Split/Off wiring?

With my diagram, if you have the 2nd switch in the middle, it's out of the circuit. As if it wasn't there. Up will split. Down will kill. And those two positions are reversible depending how you rotate the switch. The contacts go the opposite direction of the handle.

 

[Artie]

Re: 3-way On/Split/Off wiring?

I prefer the full-size vs. a mini switch.

"Full-size" doesn't need to be gigantic!

I believe that switch was meant for turning on the fog lights on your pick'em me up truck. Try to find something in between.

 

[DC Ross]

Re: 3-way On/Split/Off wiring?

"Full-size" doesn't need to be gigantic!

I believe that switch was meant for turning on the fog lights on your pick'em me up truck. Try to find something in between.

Ha! Found a smaller-bodied one (but still with the same diameter bushing). Thanks again for the help!
https://www.digikey.com/short/31j5nd