Switch problem

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pfflam
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Switch problem

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Not that I am trying to hurry to the famed 100th-post-count so that I might peruse the illusive Rickenbacker Market place - But I actually do have another question: (as well as adding to my post count)

My switch suddenly jumps to the center without any bidding to do so on my part - this happens often: is there a way to either loosen or tighten the switch so that it will stay put?
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That does eventually happen to many of these types of blade switches, but is easy to remedy. All you need is a needle nose pliers and a bit of patience. Take the pickguard (PG) off the guitar and turn it over so you can see how the switch works; there are two metal "pads" that make contact with the black plastic end of the toggle under the PG. These need to be re-bent to the correct position; trial and error will get you there, just gently bend the offending tab till the switch works properly again.
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I wasn't aware of that post count thing.......for real????
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Sean, please feel free to post on any topic you wish to chime in on.
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