Master Series/ Parallel Switch so both Pickups go into Series with each other.

[robertkoa]

So , assume a 335 Type , thicker body.

2 Humbuckers with Dual / Single coil switches.
Thinking of a master series/ parallel switch so that no matter what combination of -
Humbucker /Single coil is dialed up ...
BAM - can be in Series ....
For a much darker fatter sound - kind of like a 175 with more sustain .

Also curious - even with the Bridge PU volume turned low - it should still load the Neck PU and mute highs in Series Mode ( higher impedance - right ? ).

Anyone ever tried or heard this on a 335 or maybe a Les Paul ( so that nearly clean tones can be very Phatt - then back to normal at flip of switch ) ?

Will it work ?

The tech would use pull pots for dual to single coil ...

And a toggle for Master Series /Parallel ?

 

[AlexR]

Re: Master Series/ Parallel Switch so both Pickups go into Series with each other.

Er, this is what is in the Jimmy page wiring.
So yes, plenty have heard of this, and done it.

The JP wiring uses a PP for the series parallel for both pickups too.

 

[blueman335]

Re: Master Series/ Parallel Switch so both Pickups go into Series with each other.

PU's linked in series, used it in the Jimmy Page system. Too dark with both HB's in full HB mode, but a viable option when the neck's in coil split. Series also gives out-of-phase a much-needed volume boost. You can also link P-90's in series too as it only uses a hot & a ground wire.