Does anyone know what switch Gibson use for the pickup selector on a Les Paul, specifically the Tribute model if that makes a difference?
I love it so much how it's so easy to switch, just takes the tiniest bit of pressure. On my PRS Bernie the switch is very stiff and takes quite a bit of pressure so it's not as easy to quickly switch between notes.
I did try putting in a Switchcraft when I first got it but the switch completely broke. I've been assured it's an anomaly and that Switchcraft are great but if Gibson use something else I'd try that as I really do like the feel.
Cheers!
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If you’re careful you can adjust the switch you have, by bending the ends of the spring pieces slightly. It can be tricky to get right though...
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If you ever fancy more than three switching options, consider the Freeway 3x3-03 six-way switch. With four-conductor + shield humbuckers, all sorts of clever coil combinations become possible. No faffing about with push-pull pots.
Cheers man
Today I re-wired it all with a Switchcraft switch. The action of the switch feels great, just like my Gibson.
Luckily I was doing the bending with the plan of "if it doesn't work I'll just replace it" but if anyone reading this would rather not buy a new one, might want to watch out when trying to bend the existing one!
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Why can’t companies just keep
making things properly instead of always trying to cut corners?
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It just costs that much to make a product of that quality and reliability, and if you try to cut corners you lose one or both those things.
"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
"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
... rock’n’roll .
If you’ve seen Pete Townsend using the toggle switch on his guitar as a kill-switch, you’ll know why .
"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