pickup selectors


ffjfjfjfjfjfjfF
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12/19/2010 6:04 am
why is there no option to choose the first and third pickups? theres only options to choose the first, second, or on a fender, first second third, first and second, second and third, but no first and third. WHHYYY
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12/19/2010 10:11 pm
You should be able to wire up as you wish. Just have to find the correct wiring information for your switch
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12/20/2010 1:45 am
you might need to upgrade to a 9 position switch
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12/20/2010 12:57 pm
Originally Posted by: ffjfjfjfjfjfjfFwhy is there no option to choose the first and third pickups? theres only options to choose the first, second, or on a fender, first second third, first and second, second and third, but no first and third. WHHYYY

From what I know, originally the Strat switches were 3 position switches like a Tele. Some guitar players would jam the switch "between positions" by wedging in a guitar pick (or other means) creating the unique sound so many know and love! The reverse wiring came later.

Fender eventually started using a 5 way switch to fully enable the "in between" positions and that is why it is what it is today.

You can (among other things) add a toggle switch and jump the bridge pup directly to the switch output. That way you get all the original positions, plus B+N, and even B+M+N.
...so ever since then, I always hang on to the buckle.
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