bad 3 way switch

[pedrology]

Hello everyone.

before changing the pickups, I realized that the 3-way switch creates a noise typical scratch and when I select the bridge pickup this often does not work. can you tell me what kind of switch do I need? I saw that there are many e would like to buy a quality which, however, 'goes well ...

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[captainbraindamage]

Switchcraft brand, one of their short switch.

 

[Dolebludger]

But before changing switches, how old is your switch/guitar, and how much do you play it? You see, even the best Switchcraft switches will develop these problems over time and use due to accumulation of dirt and grime that prevents good electrical contact. Before I changed anything, I'd first spray some electrical contact cleaner in the switch and flick it back and forth a few times. If you can't find this cleaner, use WD 40, which is available anywhere.

I've got a bunch of guitars with Switchcraft switches (the best) installed for pup selection. But with passage of time and playing, I still find that I have to clean them, or they act just like your s does. I think with a guitar, this is a maintenance item, just like changing strings.

 

[pedrology]

my guitar is in September 2009, I bought used and I played it a little, but when I touch the switch with my fingers at high volumes i hear the loud noise and some other disturb. I think it's a mechanical defect of the piece and having chosen to change the pups I would also replace the switch

thanx

 

[DualAxis]

If that guitar is a junior, special, LP100 or Special then I'd recommend the switchcraft short switch. For the other models (standards etc) I'd recommend you get a switchcraft long switch and a deep threaded nut for the switch as it is the only way it can fit on the guitar. It will also require some sanding but that is no biggy.

 

[pedrology]

help me to decide:

i need these
Wilder

or these?
Wilder

thanx for suggestion

 

[pedrology]

my guitar is an epi les paul 2009 standard but it mounts a short switch version...

 

[captainbraindamage]

This one: Wilder

You will need to enlarge the hole in the guitar a small amount. The new switch has Imperial threads and the old one is metric. Wrap some sandpaper around a pencil, doesn't take alot of sanding, but you don't want to try and force it either.

 

[pedrology]

This one: Wilder

You will need to enlarge the hole in the guitar a small amount. The new switch has Imperial threads and the old one is metric. Wrap some sandpaper around a pencil, doesn't take alot of sanding, but you don't want to try and force it either.

thanx

 

[Dolebludger]

And you are sure you don't want to try a shot of WD40 first? It is cheap and easy, and I have to use it on my 50 year Gibson (with Switchcraft) every year or so.

 

[pedrology]

And you are sure you don't want to try a shot of WD40 first? It is cheap and easy, and I have to use it on my 50 year Gibson (with Switchcraft) every year or so.

I will try with what you've recommended, but if I can i solve the problem at its root.

thanx

 

[alekssorokoletov]

If you will decide to replace switch, you need a new one with long thread. To carry conviction, measure a thread on an old switch.

I replaced same switch in my MIK Epi LP Ultra. I purchased a new Switchcraft 12120X and not able to twirl a nut - a screw-thread appeared too short. It was necessary a bit to mill a landing place under a switch.

 

[pedrology]

If you will decide to replace switch, you need a new one with long thread. To carry conviction, measure a thread on an old switch.

I replaced same switch in my MIK Epi LP Ultra. I purchased a new Switchcraft 12120X and not able to twirl a nut - a screw-thread appeared too short. It was necessary a bit to mill a landing place under a switch.

thanks, I will listen to suggestions and maybe I go to the shop with the old switch to a comparison

 

[captainbraindamage]

Short switch has long threads. Long switch has short threads.

 

[indeedido]

It would be wise for you to measure the threads. I needed a switch with 3/8" long threads.

 

[QuicksilverSS]

Title made me think of the one time that the Mrs and i ...er....nevermind.....

 

[jonesy]

Short switch has long threads. Long switch has short threads.

Yep, and the Short switch uses the flat knurled nut and the Long switch uses the deep vintage style nut that has a collar on it that goes down into the body.

 

[captainbraindamage]

Yep, and the Short switch uses the flat knurled nut and the Long switch uses the deep vintage style nut that has a collar on it that goes down into the body.

And both the short and the long Switchcraft switches come with the flat nut. If you want to use the long switch you have to purchase the deep nut seperate or take some wood out of the switch cavity. With the short switch you can use the nut that comes with the switch and have no wood work to do.

 

[jonesy]

And both the short and the long Switchcraft switches come with the flat nut. If you want to use the long switch you have to purchase the deep nut seperate or take some wood out of the switch cavity. With the short switch you can use the nut provided and no wood work.

Yeah the short Switchcraft switches with the long threads work best on the epi's. And you're right the vintage deep nuts are sold separately and don't normally come with the long Switchcraft switches. SG's with the Right angle switch also need the deep vintage nut and so do 335's.

 

[ezagent]

And you are sure you don't want to try a shot of WD40 first? It is cheap and easy, and I have to use it on my 50 year Gibson (with Switchcraft) every year or so.

Worked for me! Thank you very much.