Tele 4 way switch wiring.
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Tele 4 way switch wiring.
I was persuaded to solder one up for a bandmate. Being smart, I found a utoob instructional video that looked sober and detailed and followed it.
You guessed it; doesn't work and I can't figure out why.
Can you point me to a simple diagram so I can start again please? And does it matter which way round the switch is before yoou start? I have lifted the earth from the front pIckup cover and I spent ages trying to convince the owner just to get a pre wired unit so the first person to mention Obsidian wire or other prefabs will be banhammered.
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You guessed it; doesn't work and I can't figure out why.
Can you point me to a simple diagram so I can start again please? And does it matter which way round the switch is before yoou start? I have lifted the earth from the front pIckup cover and I spent ages trying to convince the owner just to get a pre wired unit so the first person to mention Obsidian wire or other prefabs will be banhammered.
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
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Yes, switch orientation matters, make sure you didn't wire the switch upside down. You're welcome to drop it over tomorrow and we can sort it out together over a wine/beer.
Yes, switch orientation matters, make sure you didn't wire the switch upside down. You're welcome to drop it over tomorrow and we can sort it out together over a wine/beer.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
Isn't there an earthing thing with the 4 way? I've some sketchy memory of it not being earthed to the bridge. But don't hold me to it...
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
Only a stubborn basterd would not take up such offer, eh?
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
Or a sorry bastard with a fully committed day.
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
Great offer thanks but a full day unfortunately. How do you tell which way is up? The old fart in the video I watched said it didn't matter.
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
Neck pickup requires 3 wires for 4 way from memory, so you can do the series / parallel thing.
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
I used this kit, and followed their diagram, worked for me after some subtle adjustment of the control plate.
https://www.stewmac.com/kits-and-projec ... ay-switch/
https://www.stewmac.com/kits-and-projec ... ay-switch/
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
What, my cockup?
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
Or flaccid. I don't think JB will mind.
But it is the easiest way to see what's wrong with it..
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
Walked right into than one, Bruce.Mattallica wrote: ↑Sun Jul 17, 2022 12:35 pmOr flaccid. I don't think JB will mind.
But it is the easiest way to see what's wrong with it..
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Re: Tele 4 way switch wiring.
Ooooerrrr vicar!
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