Guitars w/ 3 Pick-Ups

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If you'd used double-pole double-throw switches you could have had some interesting out-of-phase sounds too, with no additional real estate used.
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johnhall wrote:If you'd used double-pole double-throw switches you could have had some interesting out-of-phase sounds too, with no additional real estate used.
NOW yer talkin'!
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johnhall wrote:If you'd used double-pole double-throw switches you could have had some interesting out-of-phase sounds too, with no additional real estate used.
This can also be done with push-pull pots replacing existing control pots without drilling extra holes too.
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We're kind of describing a Brian May guitar, which I always thought was a cool setup.
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kennyhowes wrote:We're kind of describing a Brian May guitar, which I always thought was a cool setup.
The versatility on his setup is amazing. I was very tempted to go that route too. The problem with the Brian May setup is it involves a lot of switching to get any combo and you can get dead spots while switching them. It takes a at least two switch movements to go from one pickup to another. Mr. May seems to do just fine however.

I'll get some vid of my 370WB with the phase switching and 3 coil taps that Dane wired up before too long. I'm very impressed with the tonal variety. The volume knob for the middle is great but when I want the bridge alone I need something quicker. I do think that 2 3-ways for pickup switching is going to be the way to go on my 350. I'm also thinking a master volume will be a must.
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