![]() ![]() Wikipedia explains. The important thing to remember is the number of ‘poles’ is the number of switches that you have ganged together off a single lever in the component and the ‘throw’ or ‘way’ part describes how those switches operate. A switch as you see it on the bench in front of you will often be a set of switches, mechanically connected within a single assembly. OK some people will know this already but let’s just be clear about switch terminology. If you have a look at my HSH wiring page and scroll down you’ll see I have an import switch in my Godin SD. Import-type switches are often found in other makes like Ibanez and on replacement pickguard assemblies. The import-type switches have a single row of 8 contacts in a line.įender-type switches are, obviously, found in Fender guitars but are easily available so could find their way into any guitar, most likely Strat-type guitars. The Fender-type switches viewed from below have two rows of 4 contacts, either side of the circular body of the switch. It’s easy to see which type you’re dealing with. Both types are functionally identical but differ in physical layout. There are two common types of 5-way selector switches in the guitar world – the Fender type and the “import” type. Knowing what goes on inside the switch may sound like a simple, maybe trivial, detail but it’s something we all need to understand and it’s not as easy as it first seems. Understanding how the 5-way switch on your guitar works is key to successful guitar wiring. ![]() The questions I get asked in response to people reading my stuff on guitar wiring often relate to the 5-way pickup selector switch so I thought I’d write a brief explanation of how it works. ![]()
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