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Magus
12-15-2006, 07:05 AM
Basically, I like being able to have a true bypass system, but still like my LED indicator. Problem is, 3PDT switches are quite expensive. Does anyone know where one might find them cheap, or if there's an easy workaround to using a 3PDT?
joeD
12-15-2006, 12:14 PM
Pedal Parts Plus (http://pedalpartsplus.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PPP&Product_Code=9000&Category_Code=SWI)
$4.50 each.
R.G.
12-16-2006, 12:35 AM
Basically, I like being able to have a true bypass system, but still like my LED indicator. Problem is, 3PDT switches are quite expensive. Does anyone know where one might find them cheap, or if there's an easy workaround to using a 3PDT?

Well, there's the Millenium Bypass. You can search for "millenium bypass" in google, or go to http://www.geofex.com and find it in late 1999... oddly enough... :)

Geofex is a good read for a whole lot of basic questions on effects, and quite a number of not-so-basic ones.
joeD
12-16-2006, 12:41 AM
I've used the Millenium II for years. Works fine!
Krong
12-19-2006, 06:17 PM
Pedal Parts Plus (http://pedalpartsplus.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PPP&Product_Code=9000&Category_Code=SWI)
$4.50 each.

Great company with great service. And Ditto the Geofex advice. Amazingly helpful site.
casey73
01-23-2007, 02:03 PM
http://www.effectsconnection.com

3PDT - $4.00, plus lots of other DIY pedal parts. I know the guy personally and have done business with him. He's honest and is constantly expanding his offerings. Fast turn around too.
bulldogguitars
01-30-2007, 10:18 PM
I agree with casey effects connection is a great site with great prices. And very fast turn around time.
tubetonez
03-09-2007, 05:52 PM
Pedal Parts Plus (http://pedalpartsplus.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PPP&Product_Code=9000&Category_Code=SWI)
$4.50 each.

FWIW, this site now has the switches for $4.00 also. What's a real pain is the 4PDT switch, I finally was able to order one for like $25 from a Maxon distributer....anyone have any idea on other sources?
spiderman2812
03-09-2007, 09:07 PM
diystompboxes.com store has them for a good price
GhengisJung
02-07-2008, 02:14 PM
FWIW, this site now has the switches for $4.00 also. What's a real pain is the 4PDT switch, I finally was able to order one for like $25 from a Maxon distributer....anyone have any idea on other sources?

(One year later...)

Effects Connection has 4PDTs for $11.

http://www.effectsconnection.com/oscommerce/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=336