help sourcing 3-way mini toggle switch

Al Heeley

Al Heeley

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Yes its time to get out the soldering iron and hacksaw again. I'm having trouble sourcing a mini toggle switch in the UK, I need a 3-way DPDT mini toggle with on-on-on configuration and 6 connection lugs on the back, for doing some fancy series/parallel/coil-tap humbucker wiring, as per SD schematics for my epi 335.
The only place I can find that has one is Allparts UK, but they are charging over £8.50, which I think is about £5.50 too much.
Anyone else have any ideas where I can get one? I've tried RS components and Maplins with no joy.
 
Re: help sourcing 3-way mini toggle switch

You might want to try Dimarzio, Mouser or digi-key. Radio Shack used to carry them, but they do not seem to have much these days.

I'm searching for one myself to do the series/parallel/split with my neck bucker. So, if I come up with one, I'll let you know.

I got one from Steve Kersting of SK Guitar Specialties a few years ago when I bought one of his Dualtone ll pickups. As you've found out, they aren't cheap!! The price you quote is on par with what others out there charge. I agree...too much, but it seems to be a hare little devil to come by. Good luck!
 
Re: help sourcing 3-way mini toggle switch

The only reasonable place I have come across so far is UK's RS components. They're £4.50 each and you have to buy a minimum of three. If I end up getting them, I'll send you one!
Still waiting for them to confirm if they are 6-lug(<-good) or 3-lug(<-useless)
 
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