I just picked up my bass and found that my 3 way switch thing has completely snapped off!
How do I fix it?
How do I fix it?
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Now I'm ticked!
- Thread starter METALbassMAN
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Depends on what kind of bass it is and what kind of switch you want to replace the original with.
sorry for posting a link.. .but I dont know the proper name for the "switch thing"
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I would of posted the pic but its to big (the switch thing)
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I would of posted the pic but its to big (the switch thing)
That switch should be an easy fix. You need to find out if its an on/on or an on/on/on. I dont know the model you got (dont' know Ibanezes at all other then uhm.. I dont care for them -- but thats just for me ^_^) so I can't say. I busted the on/on switch on my Peavey Dynabass when I tripped over my practice amp in the dark in the middle of the night and fell straight into it (and all my other basses for that matter) and I was devastated when I realized I had busted the switch. I had never done any work on a bass whatsoever at the time and was beside myself. Some great support and info here and hes back up with a new switch (that looks identical to his original switch) and Im rocking on with it 
It was like a 20 minute repair job. Taking it apart and putting it all back together (everything in the control cavity) was the longest and hardest part to be honest. Least that was the case for my situation. Your bass will be fine!!! ^_^
Hey now....I wouldn't dream of smashing my Squier VMJ!!!! They are way too good for smashing
If you wanna smash a bass Id suggest a Douglas 
(no offense to Douglas fans)
It was like a 20 minute repair job. Taking it apart and putting it all back together (everything in the control cavity) was the longest and hardest part to be honest. Least that was the case for my situation. Your bass will be fine!!! ^_^Hey now....I wouldn't dream of smashing my Squier VMJ!!!! They are way too good for smashing
If you wanna smash a bass Id suggest a Douglas (no offense to Douglas fans)
Yea really...I got a 3 pack of on/on switches off eBay for my Dyna with shipping for like $8 if that....I spent more on the soldering iron then I did the switches...
The switch on that Ibanez is a different style and I noticed those are a bit more on the bay but still way under $20 with shipping.
if it was a p-bass I'd be all for the smashy smashy, but not a jazz
but dude the switch broke because your too METAL!!!!
\m/
The shirt from Fender says it's cool to do.
LOL actually after I posted my comment I noticed the Squier logo on the arm and was like *scratching head* this is an official shirt..what the..... LOL ok so its 'cool' to do but I still won't smash my Squier
