Better Super Switch?

[NegativeEase]

I keep wearing out Super Switches in my Telecaster . -Thats a Fender 5 way with 24 contacts for those that don't know that terminology.

I switch pickups a lot on stage and during songs, and it seems every year the super switch action gets loose and also sticks in between positions.

I generally use the Fender branded OEM super switch which is made by Alpha or CTS I believe -which of course is quality stuff -but it doesn't seem to be made well enough for my heavy in song usage.

So, Luthiers and home hacks with experience on this -What's the premium super switch on the market? Something tight with clear detents to stop on the position consistently?

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Better Super Switch?

https://www.stewmac.com/Pickups_and..._Parts/Switches/Oak_Grigsby_Super_Switch.html

 

[dystrust]

Re: Better Super Switch?

I keep wearing out Super Switches in my Telecaster . -Thats a Fender 5 way for those that don't know that terminology.

I switch pickups a lot on stage and during songs, and it seems every year the super switch action gets loose and also sticks in between positions.

I general use the Fender branded OEM super switch which is made by Alpha or CTS I believe -which of course is quality stuff -but it doesn't seem to be made well enough for my heavy in song usage.

So, Luthiers and home hacks with experience on this -What's the premium super switch on the market? Something tight with clear detents to stop on the position consistently?

Are you looking for a super switch (24 contacts) or a typical 5-way blade (8 contacts)? If you're currently using a CRL or Oak Grigsby, I'm not aware of a "better" switch. Just about anything is better than those import box switches.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Better Super Switch?

Are you looking for a super switch (24 contacts) or a typical 5-way blade (8 contacts)? If you're currently using a CRL or Oak Grigsby, I'm not aware of a "better" switch. Just about anything is better than those import box switches.

I use an Oak Gigsby, and I switch a dozen times in a song, sometimes. They really do hold up- I haven't had to replace one yet. You have to pay more at the beginning, though, but it is worth it. I am talking about the 24 pole version.

 

[NegativeEase]

Re: Better Super Switch?

Guess I'll give the OG a try, will report back.

and yes the 24 contact version.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Better Super Switch?

Ibanez makes one for the JEM

Its laid out different
But 4 pole
5 contact and one common for each

I dont have the part number handy

But I have the Oaks in my RG2 and have had no trouble

 

[Tone Meister]

Re: Better Super Switch?

https://www.stewmac.com/Pickups_and..._Parts/Switches/Oak_Grigsby_Super_Switch.html

That's the right switch but that price is criminal. Add ScrewYouMac's $10 minimum shipping and you'd pay $33 for a switch that can be bought for $10.

Mojotone 5-way Super Switch

Oak Grigsby Super Switch Mojotone

Not sure why anyone would buy parts from StewMac when they can consistently be bought for a fraction of their price everywhere else.

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Better Super Switch?

That's the right switch but that price is criminal. Add ScrewYouMac's $10 minimum shipping and you'd pay $33 for a switch that can be bought for $10.

Mojotone 5-way Super Switch

Oak Grigsby Super Switch Mojotone

Not sure why anyone would buy parts from StewMac when they can consistently be bought for a fraction of their price everywhere else.

Yeah, I just did a google search so he could see the oak grigsby switch. I always shop around for a better price than SM.