Wiring 2 five ways, a ghost pickup, and a false HB

[cymbalmonkey]

So, I have this plan for my strat. Similar to this:

But I will have 4 pick ups, 3 singles and a peizo in the saddles. 5 way switches will have:
1: Peizo-bridge-middle-neck-middle/neck.
2: Peizo-bridge-middle-neck-bridge/pizo.

That way I have about.....16 combos..... where if I have them on the same settings I get that pickup (middle and middle will just be middle). and heres the fun part, on one of my pots, I will have a push pull, where, when pulled, and two pickups are selected. it does this:

It wires them in seqence like humbuckers. Now, will this even work? how would I wire it up?

[pete12345]

Theoretically it should be possible, using the push-pull as a series/parallel switch for the two 5 way switches. So you have (5way A selection) + (5way B selection) or (5way A selection) * (5way B selection)

However, the only snag I can see is that the stock fender switch is actually a 3-way switch, with 'in between' shorting positions. You would need a 5 way superswitch, and I'm not sure if you could fit 2 of them in the control cavity- they're probably too big.

Pete

[sumgai]

However, the only snag I can see is that the stock fender switch is actually a 3-way switch, with 'in between' shorting positions.

Not necessarily true. Depending on the model, and where it was made, Fender might install a cheapie switch, such as you described, or they might use a real switch, one that has terminals for each throw, or they'll use a superswitch, if the wiring requires it.

You would need a 5 way superswitch, and I'm not sure if you could fit 2 of them in the control cavity- they're probably too big.

The superswitch designation is known specifically as a 4 pole, 5 throw monster, with one terminal on each pole for each throw. For the record, I have put two of these side by side into a stock cavity opening, but it was tight, to say the least. But without actually devising a diagram, or seeing someone else's diagram, I can't be sure that two such beasts are required here. Two nominally normal 5-way switches will fit into an unmodified cavity with ease.

HTH



sumgai