How to change a 3 way LP style into a 5 way.....?

[BluesGuyJ]

So I have an odd custom RG that has HSH, but only a 3 way LP style switch. Are there aftermarket drop-ins that cold work like the PRS style 5 way selector? Obviously, a 5 way blade is not going to work. It also has 1 volume and 1 tone knob.

 

[GuitarStv]

Re: How to change a 3 way LP style into a 5 way.....?

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Components:_Switches_and_knobs/Free-Way_Pickup_Switch.html

I'd give that 6-way LP switch a try first . . .

There are 3 pickup wiring diagrams available for it . . .

 

[Aasinsilta]

Re: How to change a 3 way LP style into a 5 way.....?

Perhaps a 5 way rotary like this?
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Components:_Switches_and_knobs/Rotary_Switches.html

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: How to change a 3 way LP style into a 5 way.....?

I'm not familiar with any 5-way switches that aren't blade type switches.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: How to change a 3 way LP style into a 5 way.....?

One other possibility is a 4P3T on/on/on switch. This would fit into the existing selector switch hole. It would only be of use if the required pickup combinations are neck HB only, middle pickup + one split HB, bridge HB only.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: How to change a 3 way LP style into a 5 way.....?

The rotary switch works just fine to do what you want, but it is a pain to use.