Rotary Switch Source

[topcat2069]

I need a rotary switch... I'm thinking 4 position... pickup 1 (neck), both parallel, both series and pickup 2 (bridge)

 

[DeltaPhoenix]

that sounds just like a Dingwall.

 

[soundtweakers]

I need a rotary switch... I'm thinking 4 position... pickup 1 (neck), both parallel, both series and pickup 2 (bridge)

http://www.allparts.com/4-Position-Rotary-Switch-p/ep-4371-000.htm

I'm thinking about doing the same exact thing on my passive P/J.

 

[topcat2069]

Thanks for the info...

I'm building a Warmoth Deluxe 5 with Bill Lawrence P-46 (wired is series like a Fender P pickup is) and an Am. Deluxe P-Bass bridge pickup (also Bill Lawrence)
since the bridge pickup is only 2 conductor (unlike the Roscoe Beck that's it like) I'm gonna try to maximize my options while keeping it passive.
If that switch isn't too deep (mounts through the body not a pickguard) it'll be just the ticket.....

I also have the Fender 5 string P pickup but the string spacing is for (I believe) 18.5 or 19 mm string spacing and the bridge I have is 17.5 mm.

 

[xaxxat]

A 3 pole 4 position rotary switch will do that.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk..._nkw=3+pole+4+position+rotary+switch&_sacat=0

 

[topcat2069]

A 3 pole 4 position rotary switch will do that.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk..._nkw=3+pole+4+position+rotary+switch&_sacat=0

non shorting??

 

[xaxxat]

non shorting??

Non-shorting means break before make - the contact of the first position is broken before the contact of the second is made. This can lead to a popping sound.

Shorting is just the opposite - make before break - both contacts are closed for a brief time before the first contact is broken. This is a quieter way to switch.

Actually, both can cause popping. It's worse when switching caps.

 

[Mr.Fingers]

"make before break" indeed. I did the same thing for a Gibson L9S "The Ripper", from which I borrowed a switch from a L6S (bought them a while ago from evilbay as a NOS part, 20$ for 2, incl shipping to Europe. Maybe contact the seller if he still has some?). The allparts-version like in the link from xaxxat are kinda tall, and don't fit in slim basses.

 

[tubby.twins]

Mouser sells the Electroswitch "C4" series, and other vendors do as well. I've been using these for a while, and they can be ordered in all sorts of configurations. They are more stable and reliable than the cheaper plastic rotary switches from Alpha Taiwan.