Hey guys, new to the forum - I've spent a good hour or so reading through threads, searching, and looking for someone to post a link to the thread about figuring out the PRS 5 way rotary switch. I found many references to the thread, and that it was in the vault, but I searched, and no luck.
If I start to lose anyone, please bear with me. I'm trying to give you all as much info as I can so I get productive responses.
I have a CE22 made in 2002. According to PRS, it is equipped with what they call the "5 Position Rotary-Hybrid Pickup System" which may or may not be the same as the Rotary setup you all refer to in many posts on here.
My problem is most likely a phase issue. This is the normal setup:
ROTARY POSITIONS
Position 10: Treble pickup
Position 9: Outside coils- deep and clear - parallel
Position 8: Series single coils – Warm version of the "in between the treble and middle pickups"
Position 7: Parallel single coils – Crisp version of the "in between the treble and middle pickups"
Position 6: Bass pickup
I have a Dimebucker and a 59 configuration I'm attempting to install.
I disassembled the Dimebucker and "rotated" the magnet.
The problem is my lack of knowledge of which way I "rotate" it.
1. Would it be correct to take the magnet (like a 2x4 piece of wood) and spin it around, so the end that was once underneath the bass side of the pickup now resides under the treble side of the pickup?
2. Or, should it be "rolled over" like one would do in bed, from their stomach to their back? I know this sounds stupid, that's why I'm asking. Stupidity is usually the root of errors. Right?
Ok, having said that. I did #1. If that was correct or not, someone will let me know here, (I hope!?). Ok, the only thing that has changed is the Dimebucker is noticeably brighter when in position 10, but it seems lacking a little bit in the low end. I'd say the mids are even less present than before. It doesn't sound like it's out of phase, as it's equal to the intensity of the neck pickup (position 6 according to PRS' schematics).
In position 9, I get what sounds like the neck pickup, both coils, but thinner.
In position 8 I get what sounds like the two pickups are split, but lacking in both volume and depth. Is this because the activated coils are cancelling each other out?
In position 7 I get basically the same as position 8.
in position 6 I get the full neck pickup on.
Any help would be sincerely appreciated. I don't trust the guitar techs around here, this is MY baby, after all. I gave up my first born (new guitar) which I swore would go to my grave, and kept this guitar. Thanks everyone!
If I start to lose anyone, please bear with me. I'm trying to give you all as much info as I can so I get productive responses.
I have a CE22 made in 2002. According to PRS, it is equipped with what they call the "5 Position Rotary-Hybrid Pickup System" which may or may not be the same as the Rotary setup you all refer to in many posts on here.
My problem is most likely a phase issue. This is the normal setup:
ROTARY POSITIONS
Position 10: Treble pickup
Position 9: Outside coils- deep and clear - parallel
Position 8: Series single coils – Warm version of the "in between the treble and middle pickups"
Position 7: Parallel single coils – Crisp version of the "in between the treble and middle pickups"
Position 6: Bass pickup
I have a Dimebucker and a 59 configuration I'm attempting to install.
I disassembled the Dimebucker and "rotated" the magnet.
The problem is my lack of knowledge of which way I "rotate" it.
1. Would it be correct to take the magnet (like a 2x4 piece of wood) and spin it around, so the end that was once underneath the bass side of the pickup now resides under the treble side of the pickup?
2. Or, should it be "rolled over" like one would do in bed, from their stomach to their back? I know this sounds stupid, that's why I'm asking. Stupidity is usually the root of errors. Right?
Ok, having said that. I did #1. If that was correct or not, someone will let me know here, (I hope!?). Ok, the only thing that has changed is the Dimebucker is noticeably brighter when in position 10, but it seems lacking a little bit in the low end. I'd say the mids are even less present than before. It doesn't sound like it's out of phase, as it's equal to the intensity of the neck pickup (position 6 according to PRS' schematics).
In position 9, I get what sounds like the neck pickup, both coils, but thinner.
In position 8 I get what sounds like the two pickups are split, but lacking in both volume and depth. Is this because the activated coils are cancelling each other out?
In position 7 I get basically the same as position 8.
in position 6 I get the full neck pickup on.
Any help would be sincerely appreciated. I don't trust the guitar techs around here, this is MY baby, after all. I gave up my first born (new guitar) which I swore would go to my grave, and kept this guitar. Thanks everyone!
