Re-wiring A Gitar
Adam
Jul 25 2019, 11:04 PM
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SOme time ago I build a varitone switch based on schematics I found on the net. It uses 6 different capacitors, used originally with single coils, humbuckers, telecasters and 3 used commonly in bass from what I inferred. I am upgrading Avion's pots, so I thought I'd update the switch as well. I use 3 of the caps at most, so that leaves me 3 configurations to swap.
I could try germanium diodes wired for asymmetrical clipping, shutting the signall (off button) and one more thing, possibly.

The thing is the stock pots weren't what I'm looking for and I got a pair of Bourns. They are huge and the holes were drilled in a way it's impossible to make another one. Only SPDT are small enough to be a viable option.

I want to add a kill switch to the mix and...



My Avion is the LP type, so there's one cavity at the top and the killswitch won't fit there unless I remove some wood and I don't want to.

My options are as below. New pots aren't push-pull type, so I can't use this for switching cap modes. I'm thinking to play each cap for a while and decide one I'll keep and get back to traditional wiring. I really like having pickups toggle at the bottom but I'm willing to go back to standard to make it work. I didn't have a tone pot for a while in this guitar and it sounded alright regardless. I feel volume is more important to keep if I have to choose one.

What would you say?

Edit: I accidentally put this in the wrong board, I meant Gear and Production.

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Todd Simpson
Jul 26 2019, 03:41 AM
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You've got two good examples in your drawing that could both work. Before you settle on anything, put the bits in (you don't have to connect the wires) and see how it is going to feel. Whichever one feels more natural for your hand, that's probably a good way to go. smile.gif Anyone else got some feedback?

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Adam
Jul 26 2019, 01:00 PM
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QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jul 26 2019, 03:41 AM) *
You've got two good examples in your drawing that could both work. Before you settle on anything, put the bits in (you don't have to connect the wires) and see how it is going to feel. Whichever one feels more natural for your hand, that's probably a good way to go. smile.gif Anyone else got some feedback?

Todd

WHen you put it that way, toggle won't hurt being in the traditional socket and I might want to put the killswitch close to the strings.

Edit: I replaced the stuff and it works much better with 47uF cap and a tone pot instead of varitone switch.

The killswitch should arrive on Monday and I'll install it ASAP. I do hope it can be plugged straight into output jack because I had a bad time connecting pots today. But it's just about jamming the signal with ground, so probably any place in the chain should work?

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Todd Simpson
Jul 27 2019, 02:48 AM
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Here is a handy how to vid on putting in a kill switch. his has a battery and LED.

QUOTE (Adam @ Jul 26 2019, 08:00 AM) *
WHen you put it that way, toggle won't hurt being in the traditional socket and I might want to put the killswitch close to the strings.

Edit: I replaced the stuff and it works much better with 47uF cap and a tone pot instead of varitone switch.

The killswitch should arrive on Monday and I'll install it ASAP. I do hope it can be plugged straight into output jack because I had a bad time connecting pots today. But it's just about jamming the signal with ground, so probably any place in the chain should work?

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AK Rich
Jul 27 2019, 06:18 PM
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I have a push button killswitch in my old modded Kramer very similar to the one in the video. Mine is made by TesiSwitch and has a green LED. I absolutely love it much more than the toggle switch that used to be in it. It's a great option if you have room for it, a battery, and a very small internal switch that can be used to turn off the LED. The battery and internal switch is only needed for the versions with an LED. They have a wide selection of colors and sizes.

https://tesiswitch.com/shop?olsPage=products

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