I see that you can now get narrower 4 pole 5 way super switches that fit in a Tele cavity, like this one -
So being a tinkerer I fancy getting one to give it a go in my Tele (Strat neck PU and standard Tele bridge PU)
Has anyone seen any clever wiring setups for these - my guitar has two single coils, currently wired with a 4 way in the standard config -
1) both in series,
2) neck,
3) both parallel,
4) bridge
I'm currently favouring wiring the superswitch to give me -
1) neck,
2) both in series,
3) both in parallel,
4) both series out of phase
5) bridge
Like this -
Am I missing a trick - can I do something cleverer. I'm not wanting to add any other push-pulls or mini switches.
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And another way which is parallel and "half out of phase"??
Both of which leave one pole completely untouched for future clever ideas!
Edit: There are also the Gunther Eyb switches, which got a redesign about 2 years ago. These were marketed by Schaller and were circuit board based but now partly resemble an ordinary switch - they are quite compact, though I haven't used one myself.
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/89942/caspercaster#latest
1. Bridge, untapped
2. Bridge, tapped
3. Neck and tapped Bridge in parallel
4. Neck
5. Neck and tapped bridge in series
The sequencing is important, because it seems logical that way. Also because a quick flick of the switch to the end of its travel gives a typical soloing setting.
I bought them direct from Eyb.
Yes, it makes sense that removing the bass from one pickup would lead to a fuller sound when combined with another pickup OOP.
I've not tried series OOP as yet, only parallel OOP - usually by mistake when combining pickups from different manufacturers. This does sound pretty thin but I would have thought in series it would be a bit better? Maybe not though - time will tell!
Anyway, I've now ordered a narrow superswitch - will be a couple of weeks before I get it as I couldn't find any local - had to order from the US. Initially gonna stick with my plan -
1) neck,
2) both in series,
3) both in parallel,
4) both series out of phase
5) bridge
Will see how this sounds and if the OOP doesn't sound usable will look for alternatives for fourth position - likely an Arlo / Eldred cocked wah type.
I'm really happy with it - switch fits in the standard tele cavity with plenty of space, the switching positions make more sense than they did with the four way and the out of phase sound is great, no thinness, just a bit of honk!