I am making my first electric guitar. The electronics are the only big stumbling block. I have built a few banjos so the woodwork aspect is not a problem.
I am considering using the setup found here:
from : localhost//website..._schematic.pdf
Using two Humbuckers and a Phat Cat. I have two questions. First, I would rather use a 5 position lever type switch rather than a rotary. It would seem to be a simple change. Is it? Simple I mean?
Also, I can understand everything in the schematic except the black wire that goes from the neck pickup and ties into the lead from the three-way switch in treble position. To me it looks likt the neck pickup is going to be quot;onquot; in all combinations of the 5-way switch but the instructions say no. Can someone explain that connection to me please?
Thanks.
I had a Lucille that I had a guy route for a middle pickup, so it was a 3-bucker guitar. I wired it like a normal 2-humbucker guitar, except with a push/pull pot that popped the middle pickup in and out.
As for whether or not the middle pu should have its own tone or volume pot, that's just a matter of personal taste. I prefer to leave it without either since I never use a middle pu by itself.
Originally Posted by jchumleyUsing two Humbuckers and a Phat Cat. I have two questions. First, I would rather use a 5 position lever type switch rather than a rotary. It would seem to be a simple change. Is it? Simple I mean?
Yes and no. The change isn't too difficult, but you won't be able to duplicate the exact functionality of that rotary. You will, however, be able to get a nice selection from a standard 5-way. You could also go with a Super Switch and probably duplicate those functions.Originally Posted by jchumleyAlso, I can understand everything in the schematic except the black wire that goes from the neck pickup and ties into the lead from the three-way switch in treble position. To me it looks likt the neck pickup is going to be quot;onquot; in all combinations of the 5-way switch but the instructions say no. Can someone explain that connection to me please?
Thanks.
If you look closely, you'll see that they're switching the quot;groundquot; wire of the neck rather than the quot;hotquot;. It still accomplishes the switching, but allows for some unusual switching combo's.
Artie
Thanks. I understand it now. The fog has lifted.
I am considering using the setup found here:
from : localhost//website..._schematic.pdf
Using two Humbuckers and a Phat Cat. I have two questions. First, I would rather use a 5 position lever type switch rather than a rotary. It would seem to be a simple change. Is it? Simple I mean?
Also, I can understand everything in the schematic except the black wire that goes from the neck pickup and ties into the lead from the three-way switch in treble position. To me it looks likt the neck pickup is going to be quot;onquot; in all combinations of the 5-way switch but the instructions say no. Can someone explain that connection to me please?
Thanks.
I had a Lucille that I had a guy route for a middle pickup, so it was a 3-bucker guitar. I wired it like a normal 2-humbucker guitar, except with a push/pull pot that popped the middle pickup in and out.
As for whether or not the middle pu should have its own tone or volume pot, that's just a matter of personal taste. I prefer to leave it without either since I never use a middle pu by itself.
Originally Posted by jchumleyUsing two Humbuckers and a Phat Cat. I have two questions. First, I would rather use a 5 position lever type switch rather than a rotary. It would seem to be a simple change. Is it? Simple I mean?
Yes and no. The change isn't too difficult, but you won't be able to duplicate the exact functionality of that rotary. You will, however, be able to get a nice selection from a standard 5-way. You could also go with a Super Switch and probably duplicate those functions.Originally Posted by jchumleyAlso, I can understand everything in the schematic except the black wire that goes from the neck pickup and ties into the lead from the three-way switch in treble position. To me it looks likt the neck pickup is going to be quot;onquot; in all combinations of the 5-way switch but the instructions say no. Can someone explain that connection to me please?
Thanks.
If you look closely, you'll see that they're switching the quot;groundquot; wire of the neck rather than the quot;hotquot;. It still accomplishes the switching, but allows for some unusual switching combo's.
Artie
Thanks. I understand it now. The fog has lifted.
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