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April 11th, 2012, 10:53 AM
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4 way switch concern
I'm looking to replace the pickups in my tele. I currrently have fender noiseless pickups in it with a 4 way switch and want to go with something like fender OV's or SD antiquities. The tech at a local music store is telling me hat if I install those pups I will have to lose the 4 way switch. I'd like to keep the 4 way. Is the tech right about losing the 4 way switch?
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April 11th, 2012, 11:02 AM
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Yes and no. In order to use a 4 way switch, you need a separate ground for your neck pickup cover. Most pickups do not come with a separate ground, but it is not a big deal to add that separate ground wire. It will probably void the pickup warranty if they don't do it for you at the factory, though maybe certain manufacturers will allow the tech at a dealer to do it. I've never asked that question, but maybe I should.
Hard to believe the tech didn't say he could add that ground wire for you. Probably time to find a new tech. |
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April 11th, 2012, 11:06 AM
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Thanks for the response Kokotele. I've already run a separate ground from the pickup cover on the noiseless neck. He was telling me that the 4 way was impossible because the fender noiseless were humbuckers and the OV's are single coil.
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April 11th, 2012, 12:36 PM
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I've got OV's with a four-way. Excellent set up, works just fine. Get a new tech.
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April 11th, 2012, 01:59 PM
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The guitar tech has been summarily dismissed and been advised to remove his cranium from his rectum. Thanks for the input guys!!
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April 11th, 2012, 07:00 PM
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April 12th, 2012, 01:40 AM
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April 12th, 2012, 02:08 AM
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What KokoTele said...
that fellow doesn't deserve to be called a 'tech' given what he's telling you is totally inaccurate ( as well as demonstrating little understanding of fundamental pickup electronics--and that's not rocket science!)
Stay well clear of him and learn to DIY (as well as keeping asking questions around here!)
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