Willin Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I just bought a 5 way pickup selector for my Fender Yngwie Malmsteen signature Strat. I have never done electronics work with guitars so excuse me for my naivete. Is it difficult to change to a 5 way selector? Will I need additional wires to be able to do this? Do I need to purchase anything additional besides the new 5 way pickup switch? If anyone could give me information or tips on how to do this, I would appreciate it. A guide would serve me well, too. I tried searching for information, came up empty handed. It came with a wiring schematic, so do I only have to open my guitar and rewire it according to that schematic and i'm done?? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 The wiring for a 5 way is usually easier compared to 3 way. On a strat 3 and 5 way wiring is identical in everyway, just replace the switch. http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/schem...vol_2tones.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 I'm amazed your guitar had a 3-way switch to begin with, if it's a Strat! They have 5 switches by default. Is the Ynwie one a custom 3-position switch only? In any case, you MAY find yourself needing some extra wire to "jumper" a few of the lugs, but it's not strictly necessary. In any case, you won't be able to change it at all unless you have a soldering iron and some solder. A desoldering braid could come in handy, too. Total cost of soldering tools and materials needed: $20US. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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