Attention Weirdy and other electronic gurus!!

[WeirdBits]

*nods* yep, it always pays to the check the contact sequence when you're (re)using unfamiliar switches. Most of the ones I see are type 2.

[Simon Barden]

Though the two outer positions should still work if that was the case. Hmmm.

The WSC web site wiring diagram for the STK50 shows different connections to those printed on the box.

http://wscmusic.com/itemView.php?que...7&no=1055&lv=2



It could be that the wiring has changed over time, or it could be that the box wiring was incorrect - or not correct for the stacked single coil as the diagram is for a standard humbucker.

It's probably best to unsolder the pickup output wire connections fully so that you have the four wire ends and the shield all separate. Then see if there's a measurable resistance between white and black, and then green and red. If there is, then the wiring is as per the WSC web site and not that on the box.

If the wiring is as per the web drawing, then the connections indicated on the box would only allow for a single coil output, and probably shorting out any signals or leaving coils open with the 3-way switch connected (possibly why the position with humbucker +stack didn't work).

[Zandit75]

Here's some shots for you guys to check out. Soldering is still a new thing to me, but they are all very solid connections.

[Zandit75]

[wokkaboy]

Hey Zandit getting there. That black wire with the long bare wire length could short out on another wire/lug or the copper shielding. I would cut it and re-join to the lug with more insulation covering it or get some heat shrink will lessen the chances of wires shorting.
You will need to remove the solder on the lug first, some solder kits have a solder sucker should make it easier to remove

[Zandit75]

Yeah, that cable was missed with the initial soldering, as it iscsupposed to be the green wire going from the 3-way to 5-way switch. I'll definitely re-do that one, but the switch wasn't in the cavity when I was testing it last night, none of the electrics were. It definitely was not touching anything to short out on.

[WeirdBits]

Do yu have access to a multimeter?

[Zandit75]

Yes I do, I can borrow one from work, but since I'm heading off early tomorrow afternoon and not returning until Monday I think I better wait until then to grab a set.

[WeirdBits]

Do that and we can run some tests. The switch wiring is a bit messy but the connections look correct. So we need to check the pickup coil colour pairs (in case the supplied diagram doesn't match) and the switch contact sequence to enaure everything is working and gets connected the way it needs to be.

[Zandit75]

Alright guys, I'll have a multi meter for tonight, what will I be looking for and what steps should I be taking?