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Post by twowheelcruiser on Jun 7, 2024 11:18:39 GMT -5
I have a Stratocaster that I am wanting to to into a kind of Blues Machine for my liking.
My idea is to use a Tele 3 way switch but have it setup so it’s Bridge/Middle, Middle Only, Neck Middle.
My problem is I don’t know how to go about properly executing it, nor do I know if it’s possible.
Any and all leads would be appreciated.
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Post by JohnH on Jun 7, 2024 16:32:17 GMT -5
I think that'd work fine. Assuming parallel combinations as usual.
Middle is always on, so just hard-wire it to the volume pot. One half of the switch will connect N and B at positions 3 and 1, the common pole also going to the volume pot.
The other side of the switch is free, to switch in whichever tone pot you want in each setting.
EDIT: Just noticed that the thread title notes BN in position 3, rather than NM as per the text. No problem, this can also be done with that switch, different wiring though.
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Post by reTrEaD on Jun 7, 2024 23:05:32 GMT -5
I think that'd work fine. Assuming parallel combinations as usual. I reckon it would also work fine if both of the two-pickup combinations were series. The Bridge and Neck pickups would have their (-) leads connected to ground. The Middle pickup would have its (+) lead connected to the volume control. The Middle pickup would have its (-) lead connected to the common of the selector switch. |
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Post by ashcatlt on Jun 8, 2024 19:17:54 GMT -5
reTrEaD - Needs ground on lug 2 so the M alone can be a complete circuit, no?
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Post by reTrEaD on Jun 9, 2024 0:07:20 GMT -5
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Post by gckelloch on Jun 9, 2024 14:59:08 GMT -5
Pretty sure you can do those parallel combos with a 3-Position Super Switch. You might also like to convert one of the tone knobs to a blend. Maybe wire it b4 the common lug on one of the spare lug racks to go out to either pickup in pos 1 and 3?
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