Rotary Switch on a 72 custom

Hello guys, wow first time i've logged on this forum since 2009! I'm shocked!

Anyway, I have a problem...we'll more of a confusion.

I've modded my mex 72 tele with a BKP humbucker and single pickup, still got the 2 vol and 2 tone knobs, but I'd really like to swap out my 3 way switch for a 5 way rotary switch. The Humbucker has 4 conductor wires coming from it for split coiling.

http://www.allparts.uk.com/images/products/thumbnails/EP-4925-000.jpg

Here's a link to the switch i'm thinking about
(http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/electronics/switches/rotary-switch-5-position-4-pole-solid-shaft-p-4066.html)

I have spent hours searching the internet and can't find a wiring diagram for what i need, especially with 2 vol and 2 tone.

Help me Tdpi, your my only hope :cool:

Oh yeah here's a picture of the tele

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/427876_10150716680780900_54976236_n.jpg

cheers

George

I'm about to do something similar: a humbucker in the bridge - which I'll split with a push-pull pot - and, then a sc in the neck. I have a 4-way rotary to do this and I'll use a diagram I got off the '51 modders forum. That's a hint that this will be. 1-vol and 1- rotary/no tone setup. I'm sure I'll have to do something for tone, though,

Greg

i think a 4 way rotary with a push pull for splitting would be easier to wire and easier to use while playing.

Cheers for the replies guys, I've been to the 51 modders forum and it got me thinking. Isn't a 5-way rotary switch with 4 poles the same (in theory) as Fender Super Switch?

If this is right, then maybe this wiring would be the ticket?

http://www.guitar-mod.com/wiring/hs_tele.gif

P.s Its really hard to find 4 way rotary switches in the UK, lots of 5 and 6 though.

Isn't a 5-way rotary switch with 4 poles the same (in theory) as Fender Super Switch?
Yes, same switching potential, just a different form factor.

Rotary switches are actually pretty simple and not too tough once you get your head wrapped around how they work. In the case of the 5 way you linked, it is a 2 deck model that has 2 poles per deck / level.
One of the first things I do with one is to pin it out with a DVM / meter and identify and label the pins 1 through 5 with a ultra fine Sharpie for each section / pole. Why manufacturers don't label them for you is a mystery to me. In any event, once you get the grouping broke down, its just connecting the dots.

While not exactly the wiring your looking for, Guitar Electronics has several 5 way rotary diagrams that might help you get a better idea of how they can be setup. http://www.**********************/category/wiring_resources_guitar_wiring_diagrams.2_pickup_g uitar_wiring_diagrams/

one note, from what i have noticed from the switches is that the pins stick out very far and very far down. it might make it a little tough to fit in the cavity but you can always bend the pins so they can fit.

Cheers again Tom and Twiggymac, I think i'm gonna change it to a 1 vol and 1 tone, use the wiring form that link you posted tom, with a bit of a modding

Maybe use the two spare knobs for a boost or a Fet pre-amp.


--Infact, just ordered a couple of 500/250k dual concentric knobs. Gonna start writing out a diagram now..

The only thing that's really confusing me now is How do I wire it to suit two vol and two tone knobs.

I'm used to making effects pedals (just distortions and fuzzes) but this feels completely different lol.

cheers

Sorted the wiring out, started building now. The dual pots arrived and a on/on/on switch for series/coil tap/parallel

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7q21pv5pB1qloj7fo1_500.jpg