Set of P-Rails, 2 Mustang DP3T Slider Switches 8 lug ON-ON-ON

[jagstangcustom]

I'm attempting to wire a set of P-Rails where I have a Mustang DP3T Slider Switch for each pick-up sliding between Rails /Humbucker in Series /P-90 modes.

What I'd like is One OUTPUT be dedicated to the Rails only mode. A separate OUTPUT for Humbucker and P-90 Mode.

The information DP3T switches is oddly difficult to find.

May I ask for some of you more experienced members to help?

The switches I am using are 8 lug ON-ON-ON DP3T Slider Switches from Switchcraft.

 

[Artie]

The slide switch translation is fairly easy. Like this:

 

[jagstangcustom]

The slide switch translation is fairly easy. Like this:

Thank you ArtieToo, I seem to lack the skill to configure the switch in a manner where I can establish a separate Output when in the Rail mode from when the switch is in Humbucker and P-90 mode. It's twisting my melon.

My desired outcome from the switch is this:

Rail Mode : OUTPUT A

Humbucker Mode: OUTPUT B
P-90 Mode: OUTPUT B

I've been starring at this chart hoping the answer will come to me.

 

[Artie]

When you say "Output A" and "Output B", are referring to what goes to the mono output jack? Or, what goes to the 3-way?

 

[jagstangcustom]

When you say "Output A" and "Output B", are referring to what goes to the mono output jack? Or, what goes to the 3-way?

I plan the output of the rails to go a separate volume and tone pots than that of the humbuckers and p-90.

The wiring would be from the switches to the pots to the 3 way switch and then on to the mono output jack.

each rail -> switch -> Volume pot A 250k -> Tone pot A 250k-> 3 way switch -> output jack
humbucker mode + p90s -> switch -> Volume pot B 500k -> Tone pot B 500k-> 3 way switch -> output jack

 

[Artie]

So, with the switch in one position, the "Rails" will go to a vol/tone pot. (Let's call that pots "A".) Then, with the switch in another position you have series humbuckers going to pots "B". And with the switch in another position, the P-90's also go to pots "B" ?

 

[jagstangcustom]

So, with the switch in one position, the "Rails" will go to a vol/tone pot. (Let's call that pots "A".) Then, with the switch in another position you have series humbuckers going to pots "B". And with the switch in another position, the P-90's also go to pots "B" ?

Exactly
Position 1 would be Rails only to Vol and Tone Pots A
Position 2 would be Rails and P-90 in series humbucker mode to Vol and Tone Pots B
Position 3 would be P-90 to Vol and Tone Pots B

*edited with correct pot labels*

 

[Artie]

Weird. I like it.

Let me chew on this. I've got a couple of customer guitars to get out today, but I'll see what I can come up with. Slowly.

 

[jagstangcustom]

I think I have it.

Using the numbering in the diagram above: [TABLE="border: 1, cellpadding: 1, width: 500"]
[TR]
[TD]7: OUTPUT A[/TD]
[TD]8: BLK Wire tied to OUTPUT B[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]5: RED Wire In[/TD]
[TD]6: Ground tied from 4[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]3: WHT Wire In[/TD]
[TD]4: Ground Jumped from 1[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1: GRN/BARE Wires In[/TD]
[TD]2: RED Jumped from 5[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
In this example:
Position 3 yields a connection from RED to OUTPUT A while grounding OUTPUT B (RAIL MODE)
Position 2 ties RED and WHT leaving BLK to OUTPUT B (HUMBUCKER IN SERIAL)
Position 1 GROUNDS WHT AND RED leaving BLK to OUTPUT B (P-90)

Does this look right?