Need help wiring that Switch!

[mfc_pj]

I have a Rickenbacker 330 with a vintage Toaster Pickups. On the old models there is a 0.0047 bass cut capacitor between the selector switch and the treble volume pot. on the newer ones there's just a cable. I can't decide which way I want it so i want to make it switchable with a on-on spdt switch like this: http://www.cascadesurplus.com/catalo...on_Switch1.jpg

You'll find a schematic here under Guitar, 5 Controls, 2 Pickups, Mondo: Guitar Schematics

How would you wire that switch? I thought from the selector to the middle lug on the switch and the two outer lust to the pot, one with the cap.

Would that work?

[David Schwab]

It is inline with the (+) lead of the pickup. It removes the low end.

Here's the Rick schematic without the switch:

http://www.rickenbacker.com/pdfs/19507.pdf

C3 is the cap. The switch acts as a jumper.

[mfc_pj]

I made a funny drawing, changes in red



will that work? Or do I need a dpdt switch?

[David Schwab]

I made a funny drawing, changes in red

will that work? Or do I need a dpdt switch?

That will work... you actually only need a SPST switch. Don't disconnect the cap at either end. Just short a wire across it. You will get a pop if you wire it like that.

Here's a modified version. I also removed the mixer, since I assume you are doing a 4 knob version... the mixer is useless. It's a redundant extra volume control for the neck pickup. I also ungrounded one of the lugs on the tone pots. You don't want to ground those as it adds extra loading to the pickups.