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Post subject: 5 Way Super Switch Question
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 10:57 am
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Just wanted to ask if anyone is familiar enough with the 5 way super switch and could shed some light on how to use it as a simple 3 way for 2 humbuckers, bridge - 1, both - 3, neck - 5. I don't have a 3 way here and I need to try some pickups out.

Thanks for any help.

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Post subject: Re: 5 Way Super Switch Question
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 2:35 pm
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I thought I could paste something from fenders diagrams but getting there is a bit more obcure since the site has been changed.

Anyway here is one from another site with just a couple of extras for pos 2 and 4
http://www.guitartechcraig.com/techwire/tech25.jpg
You could modify your wiring around this by using jumpers where required or removing the second vol pot etc..
Hope it helps.. :D


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Post subject: Re: 5 Way Super Switch Question
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 8:01 am
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I did see that diagram but can't find it on their site anymore. I'm going to drive 120 miles today to get a 3 way Tele switch. (I'm retired with nothing better to do :lol: ) I found this diagram and it should work good with this HH blacktop strat using a 3 way switch.

http://www.guitarelectronics.com/media/ ... l12_00.jpg

Thanks,
UN

(Edited) - I "did" find the diagram from guitartechcraig when I looked in the right spot.


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Post subject: Re: 5 Way Super Switch Question
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 8:34 am
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Intriguing piece of kit that 5-way Super Switch.

But, be careful.

I bought one when restoring my '99 Nashville Telecaster Deluxe which had been modded prior to my owning it to a 2 pup configuration w/ 3-way switch.

I got all 3 Tex Mex pups wired into it only to find that it wouldn't fit into the factory body route with all the wiring and such ! :shock:

It is seriously BIG and may not work in all applications. As it is more than double the cost of the standard 5-way switch, be sure you have plenty of room in the body to accommodate it before wasting your $$.

I ended up having to get the standard switch to complete my project, laying out even more Do-Re-Me !

cheers!

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