Hi. I Started trying to wire my guitar today, however I think I may have the incorrect switch. The one in the wiring diagram has 8 contacts whereas mine has 7. It also wont fit in the cavity. It is way too big. Also, I was a bit unsure about the output Jack. It didn't seem to want to fit in. Maybe I need to drill a bigger hole?
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Is it the kit switch, or an upgrade?
Check some of the recent build diaries for the IB-1 re the jack issue. I’m certain a few others have had the same issue and found workarounds.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
It was the kit switch. Thank you for the link.I'll have a look.Originally Posted by Fretworn
With an 8 lug switch the middle two lugs are the commons for each half of the switch, so you typically link your out/volume wire across both of them. The 7 lug switch just has a single common, so you just need to connect the out/volume wire to that single middle lug.
Are you saying the switch is too tall for the cavity? By how much? Is it seating completely or is the cavity rough or just not deep enough etc. Photos would help.
Scott.
Hi. I did try uploading some but it wouldn't let me. I'll try again later. Thanks for clearing up the switch issue.
Here are some images.
HBG - it seems odd that its too big for the cavity. I'll check with the crew at PBG HQ for you.
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
I tried drilling a bigger hole today, but only ended up damaging the paintwork
I had the jack issue with mine, I took a Dremel type tool and one of its sanding cylinder attachments and ran it around the inside of the jack hole. You’ll need to go gently, running it round a few times, then testing the jack fit as you go.
you may also want to check if you can get enough of the hack protruding into the control cavity to get the retaining nut screwed on.
i had to do some major surgery to get a enough protrusion for the nut, I also had to angle the cavity wall to get it perpendicular to the hack to allow the nut to go on square.
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Ouch. Worse thing is, I can't find where the output Jack is now. I opened my other kit to see if it had the same Jack, and it was missing. I have sent a message already to Phil, but as yet had no response.
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