p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

[dani]

position 1 - bridge
position 2 - bridge and neck parallel
position 3 - neck
position 4 - bridge and neck series

can this be done?

cheers!
dani

 

[tone4days]

Re: p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

yup - no reason why not ... just make sure that you keep the phase correct .. if they sound thin and weak, they're out of phase ... let us know how they sound that way ...

good luck

t4d

 

[Kelsey]

Re: p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

You'd probably benefit from a RWRP set of P90's to keep the hum down to a dull roar when combined in series.

 

[tone4days]

Re: p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

You'd probably benefit from a RWRP set of P90's to keep the hum down to a dull roar when combined in series.

+1

 

[Artie]

Re: p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

I believe this would do it:

 

[Dirt123]

Re: p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

I did that on my Tele copy. I had to rewire the leads on the bridge pickup so I could seperate the inside coil lead from the ground.

I also have a phase switch. I like it when it's out of phase in series, with the tone rolled down. I use this guitar for slide, sounds very honky, kind of dobro like.

 

[dani]

Re: p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

thanks for the replies guys. artie, i will get back to you on the schematic. bob, can you share how your p90s sound in series?

cheers!
dani

 

[Dirt123]

Re: p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

thanks for the replies guys. artie, i will get back to you on the schematic. bob, can you share how your p90s sound in series?

cheers!
dani

Sure. There's a big volume gain and the sound is fat and a little bassy. Distorted they sound like a Big Muff.

Anyway, with the 4-way switch and the phase switch, it's got 6 sounds, which is fun.

 

[dani]

Re: p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

does it sound remotely close to a humbucker?

 

[Dirt123]

Re: p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

does it sound remotely close to a humbucker?

No, the distance between the coils prevents this, it doesn't have the focus of a humbucker. It sounds similar to the series configuration, only louder and bassier. I don't know the physics of the frequency response, but the notch is probably move up higher, and the boost is moved lower. It reminds me of the sound of the middle position strat pickup, but hotter. Kind of like a baritone guitar. Does that help?

 

[dani]

Re: p90s: can they be wired to a 4-way switch like a tele?

thanks bbb! as long as it sounds thicker than the usual p90. thinking of using it for leads. i am sure it will work out fine.

dani