Super switches

[timrip]

What is the difference between Ibanez/Yamaha/Oak Grigsby "super switches"? Are all of the soldering lugs analagous (will one wiring diagram work for all switches)?

 

[timrip]

Re: Super switches

(By Ibanez, I actually meant the DiMarzio's used in Ibanez)

 

[tone4days]

Re: Super switches

hi timrip - welcome to the forum
if you could post a link or a pic of the switches you are comparing, we can help answer your question .. without the info, it'd just be a guess

good lucj
t4d

 

[timrip]

Re: Super switches

I don't have any good pics. I'm talking about the 5-way switches with 24 terminals. I've heard them called super switches, multipole switchs, split coil switchs, etc.

 

[timrip]

Re: Super switches

For example, are these all set up the same interally?

http://www.guitarelectronics.com/product/SWL54
http://www.guitarelectronics.com/product/SWL54F
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/DiMarzio-5Way-Split-Coil-Pickup-Selector-Switch?sku=364732

I also have one that is boxy like this that came stock in my Yamaha, but still has the 24 sepearate terminals...
http://www.guitarelectronics.com/product/SWL53

 

[Artie]

Re: Super switches

The first three you linked to are identical. The fourth is different. (I believe you were just using that as an example.) Most Superswitches are the same, but I have seen one come off a Jackson that was completely different. Usually, you can tell just by looking at it closely. If its enclosed, you'll need to meter it out to be sure.