Seriously though. . . What's not to like about a varitone switch?

[Clint 55]

Reviewing this topic, we may be discussing different circuits. I think Clint 55 is referencing an implementation which changes the tone cap value. I was referring to the Gibson implementation which has the tone cap fixed but adds a notch filter where the notch frequencies can be changed.

I no get.

 

[JamesPaul]

I no get.

Sorry, I thought you were describing your switch changing the tone caps connected to the tone pots. The typical Gibson/Epiphone VariTone switch has a different set of caps, resistors and an inductor for it's functionality. Definitely a confusing subject as already noted, my JCB has a VariTone control that uses a transformer to change impedance the pickup is seeing.

Edit: and by "your switch" I just meant one you put in one of your builds. I wasn't implying anything.

 

[Securb]

I'd be interested to try a guitar with it (or temporarily wiring one without actually putting holes in the guitar) to find out the setting that I like the most.

You might think about a ToneStyler in your current build. I have one in my Iceman and love it.

Stellartone ToneStyler GUITAR TEN

https://store.stellartone.com/product.asp?specific=2031

 

[solspirit]

You might think about a ToneStyler in your current build. I have one in my Iceman and love it.

Stellartone ToneStyler GUITAR TEN

https://store.stellartone.com/product.asp?specific=2031

That thing is cool, I think I could squeeze it into something around here. Hahaha

 

[Securb]

What I like about it at least in the version I have is one position is wide open as if there is no tone control there.

 

[Mincer]

You might think about a ToneStyler in your current build. I have one in my Iceman and love it.

Stellartone ToneStyler GUITAR TEN

https://store.stellartone.com/product.asp?specific=2031

Hahaha! $129!

I use my tone control all the time, and need to have a smooth graduation from on to off.

 

[GuitarDoc]

I used to have a 345 with a Varitone. That was my favorite guitar and I used the Varitone a lot...not too much mid-song, but came in handy for making a quick and simple change between songs.

 

[Pontiac Jack]

What's not to like???? Ever tried rewiring one? I had to rewire a mid 60's ES-345TDSV that'd been left in a shed on a farm for about 25 years.
Every kind of rodent in the Australian outback had lived in it or used it as a snack bar!!
That was about 25 years ago. I still have nightmares!

(pics are example borrowed from the interwebbything)

 

[solspirit]

What's not to like???? Ever tried rewiring one? I had to rewire a mid 60's ES-345TDSV that'd been left in a shed on a farm for about 25 years.
Every kind of rodent in the Australian outback had lived in it or used it as a snack bar!!
That was about 25 years ago. I still have nightmares!

(pics are example borrowed from the interwebbything)

Hahaha. Not yet but I'll be trying to install one or two of them later this year.

 

[Pontiac Jack]

Have a bottle of Jack on standby!:friday:

 

[JB_From_Hell]

The closest to a Varitone I’ve ever used was the Duncan Tweak Fuzz, with its cap selector. Compared to a tone knob, it sucked.