4 way switch w/Esquire combo

John Thigpen · February 7th, 2008, 11:02 AM

I have a new parts tele with a four way switch:

Bridge
Bridge/Neck parallel
Neck
Bridge/Neck series

Has anyone ever done that wiring scheme with a five way switch where the fifth option was bridge without tone control as in an Esquire? It seems like that would be a really good combination. Could you do it with a standard five way switch, or would it require a superswitch?

Thanks.

John

Deaf Eddie · February 7th, 2008, 02:41 PM

Can't do it with a regular 5-way, but could be easily done with a Superswitch.

garrett · February 9th, 2008, 12:00 PM

Another option is to install a mini-toggle. I have a setup with regular pickup selection and a 3 way mini switch to select the Esquire modes.

I think you could also use a 2 way to switch the tone cap in and out of the circuit. I think it'll work with a push-pull even, so you could keep the stock appearance.

February 7th, 2008, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
John Thigpen Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rock Hill, SC Age: 53 Posts: 182	4 way switch w/Esquire combo I have a new parts tele with a four way switch: Bridge Bridge/Neck parallel Neck Bridge/Neck series Has anyone ever done that wiring scheme with a five way switch where the fifth option was bridge without tone control as in an Esquire? It seems like that would be a really good combination. Could you do it with a standard five way switch, or would it require a superswitch? Thanks. John

February 7th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Deaf Eddie Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,248 14 Photos	Can't do it with a regular 5-way, but could be easily done with a Superswitch. __________________ YMMV - I been wrong before...

February 9th, 2008, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
garrett Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 29 Posts: 169	Another option is to install a mini-toggle. I have a setup with regular pickup selection and a 3 way mini switch to select the Esquire modes. I think you could also use a 2 way to switch the tone cap in and out of the circuit. I think it'll work with a push-pull even, so you could keep the stock appearance. __________________ --Garrett--