DP3T slide switch for 2 humbuckers

mwl5 · 07-28-2009, 12:39 AM

I have a Strat I've built with 2 humbuckers wired in a standard Les Paul set up (3 way switch, 2 volumes, 2 tones). I've had no problems with it over the past two years, however I'd like to change something on it and don't have the wiring knowledge to go about it. Anyone want to help?

Instead of using the toggle switch found on a Les Paul, I'd like to use a 3 way slide switch instead. Problem is I don't know how to wire it.

It is DP3T (double-pole/triple-throw), on/on/on with eight lugs, four on each pole.

I'd like to have it be neck / neck-bridge / bridge.

It's the bottom one in the picture below. Thank you to anyone that can help.

mitchb_199 · 07-30-2009, 11:32 AM

Just did a quick google search and this popped up...

Hermetic Hermetico: DIY - Guitar electronics for guitarists - III

Don't think you need a DP3T. But a SPDT would do just fine

David Schwab · 08-11-2009, 01:43 PM

A DPDT wont give him the three pickup settings.

07-28-2009, 12:39 AM	#1
mwl5 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1	DP3T slide switch for 2 humbuckers I have a Strat I've built with 2 humbuckers wired in a standard Les Paul set up (3 way switch, 2 volumes, 2 tones). I've had no problems with it over the past two years, however I'd like to change something on it and don't have the wiring knowledge to go about it. Anyone want to help? Instead of using the toggle switch found on a Les Paul, I'd like to use a 3 way slide switch instead. Problem is I don't know how to wire it. It is DP3T (double-pole/triple-throw), on/on/on with eight lugs, four on each pole. I'd like to have it be neck / neck-bridge / bridge. It's the bottom one in the picture below. Thank you to anyone that can help.

08-11-2009, 01:43 PM	#3
David Schwab Pickup Maker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 5,625	A DPDT wont give him the three pickup settings. __________________ Those who create are rare; those who cannot are numerous. Therefore, the latter are stronger. - Coco Chanel www.sgd-lutherie.com www.myspace.com/sgdlutherie www.myspace.com/davidschwab

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07-30-2009, 11:32 AM	#2
mitchb_199 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 26	Just did a quick google search and this popped up... Hermetic Hermetico: DIY - Guitar electronics for guitarists - III Don't think you need a DP3T. But a SPDT would do just fine

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