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Post by Runewalker on May 3, 2006 23:50:57 GMT -5
I tried getting a little action on this question in another thread and it moved to far down the active postings to get any attention. So..... I'll just make a new thread. I am seeking: The largest number of poles and positions that would still fit in a back-routed cavity. What and where is this beast and how much does it cost? ======================================= I got out the high powered reading glasses to peruse the Mouser catalog (actual phone book sized hard copy) seeking a rotary with: The largest I have tested is an Alpha 4pol-5pos and the 4pol-6pos version, both with 2 decks (the same used in JH's LP Max. www.mouser.com/catalog/626/1276.pdfElectroswitches which are pricier are here: www.mouser.com/catalog/626/1278.pdfThere is a 6 pole 2-6 Pos switch, an 8 pole 2-6 Pos switch, and a 9 and a 12 pole with only 2-4 positions. Here: www.mouser.com/catalog/626/1279.pdfthere is a 6 pole 2-12 position for $236.50. I don't think so. this has 4 and 5 poles with 2-11 positions, again pricey but not unachievable, just a big swallow. www.mouser.com/catalog/626/1280.pdfBut the real issue there is 5 decks. No backplate possible, and a new meaning to buckle rash. None of those exotic 8 pole 12 position jobbers. Digikey may have something, but they seem more expensive than Mouser, or require a higher min order.
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Post by fobits on May 4, 2006 15:02:17 GMT -5
I donno. How powerful is your router? ;D
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Post by UnklMickey on May 4, 2006 15:29:43 GMT -5
good un!
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Post by ChrisK on May 4, 2006 16:30:40 GMT -5
These are Grayhill switches, only the smallest (4P6T) is available from Digikey ($20 each). I like them because of their gold contacts, their small size, and since us engineers can get free samples, I like the "Lego block" set that they sent me (the maximum config for each pole structure (2T, 3T, 4T, 6T, 12T). A clever sort can mix pole types within a single switch!
Since the back wood on a top-routed Strat or Tele body is about 1/4", one can get a four deck switch in on the pickguard. The top wood on a back-routed Strat or Tele body seems to be 1/4" also, but the back plate is recessed (1/8"). One might have to spot thin the wood.
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