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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 22, 2011 23:30:50 GMT -5
Oh, also the bad connection theory doesn't work either, as I have gone over the solder a few different times to rule it out. Just thought I would throw that out there. lol
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 22, 2011 23:27:06 GMT -5
oh yes, I am still intending to get a multimeter. As soon as I pay for the switch, I am checking it. I am hoping guitar center will have one for just as cheap as I can buy online (I mean to call them first day off I get), if so, I will be able to check it immediately and wont have to pay any shipping costs. As for the bad switch theory, I would say that holds merit as there is rust on the connections for the positions on both sides of the switch. I know that what I described doesn't make any sense, and that was why I stated it. lol. It will be about 2 weeks before I can afford anything though (let's just say, I get to pay for a restraining order)
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 22, 2011 20:57:49 GMT -5
Yes, I could take a picture, But it will look like butt. And, I wired it exactly as newey suggested to my new switch, and got no sound whatsoever. Then, I went back to the old switch, and got 2 positions to work, and it still hums like hella static. I am going to take it apart when I get the copper tape for shielding the interior (I discovered the parent site to this one), and I am intending to buy a new 3 way switch at the same time (they are pretty cheap, so it not that big of a loss if it doesnt work, plus I do work on cars, and I thought of a use for these switched in cars. lol) At any rate, I still want to be able to play, so until then I have restrung it, as having 2 positions is still better than not being able to play a guitar at all. And I am getting a "true" 3 way as well, just thought I would throw that out there. Also, on a random note, I used to live in duluth. I worked right off of Superior Street on W. 1st. random, I know. But that is how I am lol
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 22, 2011 18:10:49 GMT -5
To "set it up like a tele" requires two poles on a true three position switch. What do you mean by this? I am still a little ignorant on these matters, but what I was suggesting was that I buy a 3 way switch and just use that. Cant be too difficult to wire up right?
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 20, 2011 16:21:04 GMT -5
no no no no no... I have the new switch, and the old one. The new one, when hooked up produced no sound whatsoever. So I went back to the old switch which is a US style 5-way regular switch. When I hooked this one up, I got sound, but the hum came back. I know it shouldn't be happening, as they are called humbucker's for a reason, and that is why I am a little upset. But I do not see many options as to what I can do about it. I can try to buy a new switch, a genuine fender switch (prolly US style switch), or I can bypass altogether and have no switch (I dont want this), Or, I can change to a basic 3 way (leaning toward this option). I think this is about it for my options. But either way, I will still need to buy another DMM.
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 19, 2011 16:27:15 GMT -5
Well the two that work are on the bottom of the switch (pos 4 and 5 I believe they are classified as). One uses the bridge pickup, and the other uses both. But when I plugged it in, it still gives me the humming which was the reason why i bought all this new stuff. Perhaps it was the switch, considering that the switch is now the only original piece that I have. lol, I think I will buy a genuine fender switch and use that instead of re using the old one, or trying this random 7 post POS.
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 17, 2011 23:58:48 GMT -5
I switched back to my old 5 way, and it works for the most part. I wired it exactly as newey's diagram suggests, and only 2 of 5 positions work. I am assuming that I was right to buy a new switch, its just unfortunate that it didnt work. Oh well, Thank you all. I think I will remain a member here, and try to learn as well as help.
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 17, 2011 5:34:25 GMT -5
no, they were all new. Taken directly from a new strat with the exception of the switch which was obviously not from a strat as it only has 7 posts... lol but I think that I will try it out with my old switch and see if it works. I have tomorrow off of work so I will have time to troubleshoot.
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 17, 2011 1:07:52 GMT -5
Also, I am unsure as to whether or not my old switch had issues, I could possibly try going back to that old one to see if that does the trick. I only replaced it because I was replacing everything else, and I found a good deal on all the pots and the switch together.
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 17, 2011 1:01:05 GMT -5
Well, I am thinking about putting a diode on position 2, bridging it to pos 1. And then bridging over both pickups through another diode into pos 4. But for an update, I still got nothing. I think on payday I am just going to have to go and pick up a multimeter...
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 14, 2011 16:57:18 GMT -5
Lol this explain it? It was just kinda THERE. So yes, I have 8 terminals. I am Attempting to rewire it right now using the template provided here. Will let you all know how it goes.
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 13, 2011 1:23:40 GMT -5
That would be great mate! I just want to get my guitar up an running!
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 12, 2011 23:32:13 GMT -5
so if I switch them over, now that I have noticed the extra post, will that do the trick?
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 12, 2011 23:05:14 GMT -5
This one might be better, but I would like to thank all of you for your patience with an uber noob like myself, lol
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 12, 2011 22:50:27 GMT -5
... I lied... I feel a little moronic right now. I didnt see the post on the actual mechanism. I am recreating my wiring diagram.
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 12, 2011 22:39:36 GMT -5
it is the 5 way import switch. It only has 7 terminals. So that is where I am assuming I am making my mistake. But I didnt figure that a switch would make that big of a difference, as it just changes between sounds basically. When I moved the switch to different positions, it changed nothing. I will use photoshop to modify this to a more easily comprehensible manner.
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 12, 2011 21:31:33 GMT -5
Here is the diagram. If it isnt big enough, I will try to take a pic with my wife's phone. Hope it helps. Red is a positive wire. Black is ground. Purple is IDK WTH it is. And Blue is the hardware.
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 12, 2011 16:45:28 GMT -5
No I no longer have a multimeter. Long story short, ex took my tools when we split up and havent gotten around to buying a new one yet. LOL Unfortunate as it is. Anyways, I will draw up a diagram for you. Also, As for the 5 way to 3 way switch. I am going to bridge the two pickups to position 4 so it grabs a different tone, I will be running this through a toggle switch (because if I don't, it wont matter what position the switch is in it will always be running both of them.) And about dumbing it down, I have never had the opportunity to learn from anyone, so I have learned everything that I know about electronics from doing it. Next post will contain a picture of a wiring diagram.
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Post by mortis1369 on Jun 11, 2011 1:36:03 GMT -5
Hello, I recently acquired a 1979 stratocaster that was in REALLY rough shape. In an attempt to make it better, I bought a whole load of new parts. When I first plugged it in, I got this annoying humming at all time of the day. So, when I took it apart, what I found was: 250K pots, a 5 way switch that looked really bad, and the pickups appeared to have "copper decay" buildup on it. I bought 500k pots, a new 5 way switch, 2 humbucker pickups, as well as the pickguard to go with it. I installed all of it, mirroring the wiring as best as I could (it was a little difficult considering I was making the jump from 3 pickups to 2), then I plugged it in, and got nothing. There is a low hum when I touch the strings still, but other than that no noise whatsoever. Sad Day... . I began looking online for the solution to my problem, but have found nothing that has been dumbed down enough for someone with very little wiring experience to understand. I have come here out of sheer desperation in the hopes that someone here can help me out. Please note, that other than the loss of the middle pickup, the wiring has been completely mirrored. I am just trying to figure out what I did wrong. I can provide pictures if necessary. Thanks in advance. mortis
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