Strats with no 3/5 way switch

[guitarmoron]

I got my 1st strat a few months ago and its great, the only problem is I keep hitting the switch while playing, I am all for getting new pickups (SD of course) and pickguard and rewiring, but I need to not have a switch there., I need a switch where the knobs are. I am a GUITARORON, so it has to be a simple install. I can live without the middle pickup and tone controls, I really only need 1 volume and 1 pickupswitch. Thanks for any suggestions!

Guitarmoron

 

[GuitarStv]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

How long have you been playing guitar? The strat switch location isn't terribly close to where you should be picking, I'd spend a year or so learning to control my right hand better before trying a mod.

 

[Snake Aces]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

How long have you been playing guitar? The strat switch location isn't terribly close to where you should be picking, I'd spend a year or so learning to control my right hand better before trying a mod.

+1 to this or sell the guitar and buy a Les Paul

 

[Chickenwings]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

I keep hitting the switch while playing

you need to look at your technique before you do anything else.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

With professional quality pickups, you would not need to bash the strings so violently in order to generate a decent signal.

It would be easier to make constructive suggestions if we knew what amplification and/or effect pedals are you currently using.

 

[SoundAt11]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

The Jim Root Strat has a super comfortable control layout that moves the switch out of the way.
http://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/ZoomJpg/10006/0114545705_gtr_frtbdydtl_001_nr.jpg

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

Strumming hand discipline 101.

1) Beg, borrow or steal Fender Telecaster with vintage style, stamped steel bridge/tailpiece.
2) Strum enthusiastically with relevant hand directly above pickup and fleshy edge of palm close to saddles (as if for muting).
3) Crack fingernail(s) on raised lip of Telecaster bridge/tailpiece.
4) Rapidly learn to regulate your hand movements.

 

[AlexR]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

Yep, modifying technique rather than incorporating bizarre control layouts usually is better - and much more cost efficient too.

 

[Snake Aces]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

Strumming hand discipline 101.

1) Beg, borrow or steal Fender Telecaster with vintage style, stamped steel bridge/tailpiece.
2) Strum enthusiastically with relevant hand directly above pickup and fleshy edge of palm close to saddles (as if for muting).
3) Crack fingernail(s) on raised lip of Telecaster bridge/tailpiece.
4) Rapidly learn to regulate your hand movements.

This should do it. Yep. Problem solved.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

I figure that the odds be fifty fifty.

Either you learn some self-control or you smash yo' fingers to a pulp and have to give up playing altogether. Either way, the musical community in general benefits.

 

[guitarmoron]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

you need to look at your technique before you do anything else.

sorry folks, cant change my technique, old and set in my ways, gotta play in a recliner, I know it's not proper, but that's the way I do it......

 

[guitarmoron]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

The Jim Root Strat has a super comfortable control layout that moves the switch out of the way.
http://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/ZoomJpg/10006/0114545705_gtr_frtbdydtl_001_nr.jpg

that seems perfect, thanks

 

[Snake Aces]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

sorry folks, cant change my technique, old and set in my ways, gotta play in a recliner, I know it's not proper, but that's the way I do it......

At least you're rockin' while you're rockin'

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

1. Give the Strat to me (because you are nice and generous) and then get a San Dimas Style

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2. If you hit the volume knob on the San Dimas, then give the San Dimas to me and get a StratoPaul or LesterCaster

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3. If you still are having trouble then you deserve this Bieber-SynthGuitar :18:

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[GuitarDoc]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

sorry folks, cant change my technique, old and set in my ways, gotta play in a recliner, I know it's not proper, but that's the way I do it......

I had that same problem when I first started playing Strats...very annoying and frustrating, especially since there were so many things that I loved about the Strat and I really wanted to be able to get around that problem and play it. It just took a little time and effort. I'm an old fart, and if this old dog can learn new tricks, then you young whippersnapper certainly can.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

I reckon there should be a key-tar category in Aceman's next annual guitar poll.

 

[DrNewcenstein]

Re: Strats with no 3/5 way switch

The switch is in the way but not the volume knob? Bizarre.

Look for a Starr Switch.