Analoguesolo
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I know that there are 4-way switches that work with teles, but are there any 4-way slide switches that work with humbuckers. I would have bridge in series, neck inner coil, neck outer coil, neck in series.
4-way switch for use with humbuckers?
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Funkfingers
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Re: 4-way switch for use with humbuckers?
Please clarify exactly what you mean by slide switch. To me, the term suggests Fender Jaguars, the Brian May Red Special or a non-reverse Gibson Firebird.
If you require a Fender-esque switch, the four-way, ten contact type will not do what you ask.
There are five-way types with either twelve or twenty four contacts that will do what you ask AND have one selection free to offer one more sound.
If your guitar has the Switchcraft toggle selector switch associated with Gibson guitars, there is the Freeway 3x3-03.
Please clarify exactly what you mean by slide switch. To me, the term suggests Fender Jaguars, the Brian May Red Special or a non-reverse Gibson Firebird.
If you require a Fender-esque switch, the four-way, ten contact type will not do what you ask.
There are five-way types with either twelve or twenty four contacts that will do what you ask AND have one selection free to offer one more sound.
If your guitar has the Switchcraft toggle selector switch associated with Gibson guitars, there is the Freeway 3x3-03.
Artie
Peaveyologist
Re: 4-way switch for use with humbuckers?
However, consider this: The difference between neck inner & outer won't really be significant. Pick one or the other and you can do this easily with the standard Tele 3-way.
In other words:
1. bridge
2. neck stud coil
3. neck
OR
1. bridge
2. neck screw coil
3. neck
Edit: There's yet another thing you could do. Use the standard 3-way to get you: 1. Neck, 2. Neck stud coil, 3. neck screw coil.
Then, install a simple DPST switch between the Vol/Tone knobs to select N/B. (Or use a push-pull pot if you don't want to drill holes in your control plate.
However, consider this: The difference between neck inner & outer won't really be significant. Pick one or the other and you can do this easily with the standard Tele 3-way.
In other words:
1. bridge
2. neck stud coil
3. neck
OR
1. bridge
2. neck screw coil
3. neck
Edit: There's yet another thing you could do. Use the standard 3-way to get you: 1. Neck, 2. Neck stud coil, 3. neck screw coil.
Then, install a simple DPST switch between the Vol/Tone knobs to select N/B. (Or use a push-pull pot if you don't want to drill holes in your control plate.
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Analoguesolo
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Re: 4-way switch for use with humbuckers?
I meant a Strat type switch.
I meant a Strat type switch.
Artie
Peaveyologist
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: 4-way switch for use with humbuckers?
Why not use push-pulls?
Why not use push-pulls?
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