Additional SSS Strat Options

[syddd]

Hello All,

Was wondering what switch I would need (number of poles) I would need to have the following wiring scheme for a Strat, along with a wiring diagram if possible. (-1/2) indicates parallel out of phase in series with a capacitor.

Position 1:

1 B
2 B + N -1/2 M 
3 M
4 M + N
5 N

Position 2:

1 -N X B
2 M + B - 1/2 N (Half-out-of-phase)
3 -N + B 
4 N + B
5 N X B

[JohnH]

Hi syddd, and welcome to GN2

Those kind of proposals, where a lot of connections are being changed at each step, tend to require the max number of poles. So if it is possible, then I reckon you would be looking at a 4 pole 5 way super-switch, plus a 4 pole two position switch to make the changes. This could be a toggle, or a Fender S1 switch, such as is included on the volume pot of Fender Deluxe models.

But, we don't yet know if it is possible and I haven't worked out either how to do it, or enough to be sure that it can't be done.

Let's see if anyone has an idea. Meanwhile, take a look through our schematics section for designs that may be in the same direction, and google search on 'Phostenix guitar wiring' (Phostenix is a guy who has made a large number of such complex schemes, and draws them very well)

[syddd]

Thanks JohnH,

I have used some of Phostenix's wiring diagrams previously - they are quite excellent.

I should have elaborated in my initial post - I have a 6P4T rotary switch at my disposal at the moment which I'm intending to use if I can, with one of the throws of the rotary switch to have all three pickups in series regardless of the blade switch position. 

I have wiring schemes for the two arrangements separately, just no single scheme that combines the two without an extreme number of additional poles.