James "Jam" Ruddell
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2 double humbuckers with a piezo through a 5way switch

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Mar 11, 2017. 3 Replies

My latest prodjects is a 1/2 scale 6 string . I have 2 double humbuckers and a piezo under the bridge with a preamp . Is it possible to run them through a standard 5 way switch or will I need a super…Continue

 

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I was a sheetmetal/steel fabricator for most of my life and here about 4 years ago I started loosing mobility on my right side and was diagnosed with Parkinson's. My fiance' is an accomplished musician and my muse . The first ever instrument that was built by my was a tennis racket banjo. And then a friend brought a pour ukulele that had been sat on , with a tear in his eye ask if I could bring it back and so I did as my first cigar box instrument .

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Wiring diagram for 2 humbuckers and 1 piezo through a 5 way switch

Posted on March 9, 2017 at 9:24am 2 Comments

I am looking to wire 2 double humbuckers with a pre-amped piezo through a 5way switch . Am I going to have to use a super switch to combat bucking ? I am not all that experienced with 5way switches so any help would be appreciated.

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At 7:29am on March 12, 2017, Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans said…

Thanks James!  Nice work from you, as well!

At 12:46am on March 12, 2017, Uncle John said…

Hi James.  I like your builds and amps.  It's good to have you for a CBN friend.

At 6:14am on June 25, 2015, the anonymous pick said…

welcome  ;-)

 
 
 

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