S/S/S series wiring

[richardw]

I am trying to wire a strat with position 2 and position 4 as series, as opposed to parallel wiring. 

This will use a 5 way superswitch. 

I do not want switchable parallel options only series wiring for b/m and n/m.

Does anybody have a wiring diagram that will achieve this?

[sumgai]

richard,


First, Hi, and to The NutzHouse!


I think this will do what you asked for:




A couple of things to note:

a) Notice that the "usual" layout of the three pickups in order has been disturbed - for purposes of clarity, the series pickup (in your case, the Mid pup) is shown at the bottom of the ladder.  I could've rearranged it all, but the number of lines that cross over without actually connecting got to be pretty intense.  I chose simplicity.
b) Tone and Volume controls are bone-stock standard, they can be replaced as desired.
c) Assembly drawings are not my thing.  I tried that once, fortunately I didn't inhale.   If my schematic makes no sense to you, then please ask for another member to render a "translation" for you.  It will happen, if you ask.

HTH




sumgai

p.s. Forgot to add: For those that have been here awhile and think this looks familiar, that's because it is! I did a much more complicated version, with series/parallel switching, for tacobobbo - way back in 2006!!

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I think they have given you what you wanted, just two other ways to do it. on the cheap....



and if you use a cheap S-Type 5way switch, would have to take the PCB off and make 4 Cuts 
easy enough to do, and good if on a budget 
to get them off you PINCH the clips, the hard part is Keeping your BALL in (location switch ball)
and keeping the board back on, you can ever push the clips back in to place after cutting the board
or you could just Electric Tape around it to hold it in place.

[sumgai]

ange,


That is a rather clever solution, it even eliminates any hanging hot issues... for those that care about such things. The fact that it uses a less-expensive switch is just so much the better.

Here, have an "ATTABOY" award!

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richard,


You now have two solutions, either of which should be easy to implement.

Post back with your final results, please.   (Or ask more questions, should you so desire.)






sumgai

[thetragichero]

i have a strat on pieces that i wanted at least one series possibility, but this might take the cake!
thanks bunny!

[Deleted]

few ways to do it 

Maybe a bit more crisper 

[richardw]

Jul 24, 2019 13:31:01 GMT -5 sumgai said:

richard,


First, Hi, and to The NutzHouse!


I think this will do what you asked for:




A couple of things to note:

a) Notice that the "usual" layout of the three pickups in order has been disturbed - for purposes of clarity, the series pickup (in your case, the Mid pup) is shown at the bottom of the ladder.  I could've rearranged it all, but the number of lines that cross over without actually connecting got to be pretty intense.  I chose simplicity.
b) Tone and Volume controls are bone-stock standard, they can be replaced as desired.
c) Assembly drawings are not my thing.  I tried that once, fortunately I didn't inhale.   If my schematic makes no sense to you, then please ask for another member to render a "translation" for you.  It will happen, if you ask.

HTH




sumgai

p.s. Forgot to add: For those that have been here awhile and think this looks familiar, that's because it is! I did a much more complicated version, with series/parallel switching, for tacobobbo - way back in 2006!!

Thank you for that and apologies for the late reply - I have been rather caught up with a few things. One question, I have the 'superswicth' already but each section has a 'common' connector making 6 connections to each part, whereas in your diagram above you have shown 5. This being the case, how does this tie in with your diagram above?

[richardw]

Jul 24, 2019 21:51:25 GMT -5 sumgai said:

ange,


That is a rather clever solution, it even eliminates any hanging hot issues... for those that care about such things. The fact that it uses a less-expensive switch is just so much the better.

Here, have an "ATTABOY" award!

---

richard,


You now have two solutions, either of which should be easy to implement.

Post back with your final results, please.   (Or ask more questions, should you so desire.)






sumgai

Thank you for that - that is an interesting idea, but I am using a 5 way superswitch which I have already purchased as per my OP. 

[newey]

One question, I have the 'superswicth' already but each section has a 'common' connector making 6 connections to each part, whereas in your diagram above you have shown 5. This being the case, how does this tie in with your diagram above?

Look again. The common connector is schematically represented in sg's diagram as a black dot with a diagonal line to represent its connection to each of the 5 lugs, in succession. SG included a "1" at the top to designate the #1 position for each of the 4 poles, so that you have a reference point to orient the switch with relation to the "truth table". The schematic, as drawn, shows the common lug as connected to the #1 lug on each of the 4 poles, thus it shows the "neck only" position as per the table.

[richardw]

Aug 1, 2019 14:53:41 GMT -5 newey said:

One question, I have the 'superswicth' already but each section has a 'common' connector making 6 connections to each part, whereas in your diagram above you have shown 5. This being the case, how does this tie in with your diagram above?

Look again. The common connector is schematically represented in sg's diagram as a black dot with a diagonal line to represent its connection to each of the 5 lugs, in succession. SG included a "1" at the top to designate the #1 position for each of the 4 poles, so that you have a reference point to orient the switch with relation to the "truth table". The schematic, as drawn, shows the common lug as connected to the #1 lug on each of the 4 poles, thus it shows the "neck only" position as per the table.

Of course yes! I should have looked more closely. Makes sense now!

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Aug 1, 2019 14:17:28 GMT -5 richardw said:

Jul 24, 2019 21:51:25 GMT -5 sumgai said:

ange,


That is a rather clever solution, it even eliminates any hanging hot issues... for those that care about such things. The fact that it uses a less-expensive switch is just so much the better.

Here, have an "ATTABOY" award!

---

richard,


You now have two solutions, either of which should be easy to implement.

Post back with your final results, please.   (Or ask more questions, should you so desire.)






sumgai

Thank you for that - that is an interesting idea, but I am using a 5 way superswitch which I have already purchased as per my OP. 

LoL sadly the 4P5T wasn't needed really
As did it with 2PT5 just ignore half of the switch.
First time I've seen people moan about using less and cheaper parts to get the job done.

>And you wonder why forums drive me crazy some times<