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https://www.fralinpickups.com/wiring-diagrams/broadcaster-wiring-diagram/
That's not exactly what you're asking for, but it does suggest it's an idea worth considering... EDIT: I think you need a no-load pot for the blender.
1) How many pickups in your hypothetical guitar?
2) What type(s)?
The John5 two volumes, no tone circuit springs to mind.
With a suitable control plate, it would be easy to have a Jazz Bass style VVT circuit.
This would have to be the earlier wafer type. The PCB version will only fit into the control cavity of a Thinline.
EDIT: Gotcha https://www.axesrus.co.uk/ARUROTSWI-p/aruswitchrotary.htm
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
On guitar, blending is only really useful when combining a centre pickup with whatever the neck and bridge ones are doing. (In this example, phase reversal of that central pickup can result in some distinctive but usable sounds.)
The Fender Broadcaster Blend circuit and Stratocaster Quarter Blend circuit are worth trying … but only if you only carry one type of guitar to gigs.
Why - apart from quite liking the idea - would you want to do this?
I appreciate that some guitarists dislike having the selector switch in their strumming area. (Reverse the control plate, if you must.) I appreciate that some guitarists would prefer a toggle selector switch to the lever. (Third party custom control plates are available.)
If you just want to be different, I suggest the following options:
1) For traditional single coils - Schaller Megaswitch M, circuit SS3.
2) For 4-con + shield humbuckers - 2502N special five-way switch, DiMarzio/Ibanez circuit.
Bridge HB, inside split coils, both HBs, neck HB (parallel coils), neck HB (series coils).
In which case I still wouldn’t bother, unless the sole reason is that you often knock a switch by accident and you want something purposely more difficult to use .
Or you really do want a set of combinations which are difficult to achieve with a standard switch, eg like the Gibson L6-S.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Obviously, you have to solder on the jumper and output wires according to your requirements.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
That will probably dictate what the best solution is.
A ‘pot’ is a potentiometer - a rotary variable resistance control which can be used for changing the amount of signal (volume or blend) or part of it (tone). A rotary switch is exactly that - a switch, but with a rotary physical movement rather than a toggle or lever. They’re more complex than toggle switches*, but you can now get lever switches which come close, at least up to five positions - a rotary can have up to twelve with the standard construction.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I enjoyed this switch in a modified Squier Silver Series Telecaster with single coil pickups (since traded with HarrySeven).
Fortunately, some modern T types have a slightly squared off end to the control cavity that allows the 3B3 to fit neatly. Alternatively, there are control plates with the switch slot cut at an angle.
I am vaguely aware of some of his guitar projects, as mentioned on this forum. There are changes that I might suggest for the Tele-'bird that I would not wish upon a HH Telecaster … and vice versa.
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If you just want the selector switch out of the way, it could go in the John5 position on the upper bout, like a Telecaster Deluxe. It could go in the Johnny Marr Jaguar position, on a metal plate or suspended through the pickguard like the old Roland G505 synth controller guitar. (Either of these options would be easier to rout and drill.)