3-way switch quick newbie question

[exaN]

Am I correct to say that there isn't any difference between these 2 diagrams?

Told you it was a newbie question :binkybaby: . Planning my next build and I'd at least like to do the wiring myself this time since it was the most expensive part of getting my soloist assembled.

 

[Logrinn]

There are differencies, but the effect of each one will be the same. So it doesn't matter which wiring you follow.

 

[exaN]

There are differencies, but the effect of each one will be the same. So it doesn't matter which wiring you follow.

Right, yeah. Appreciate the reply! Any advantages of soldering the pickups on both leads of the switch instead of one? Just curious why DiMarzio says to do so.

 

[stratamania]

Do you mean both sides of the switch?

If so it is because each pickup connects to separate sides common. The wire that connects both sides together is what gives you output from whatever pickup is selected or both when in the center position.

A tele type switch such as this has a different approach to a five-way strat type switch.

On this type of switch if you try to put both pickups on one side and common output to the volume, you could have bridge or neck separate, but as soon as you jumper to get both together in middle position you would also get both pickups on in all positions which is no good.

 

[exaN]

Do you mean both sides of the switch?

If so it is because each pickup connects to separate sides common. The wire that connects both sides together is what gives you output from whatever pickup is selected or both when in the center position.

A tele type switch such as this has a different approach to a five-way strat type switch.

On this type of switch if you try to put both pickups on one side and common output to the volume, you could have bridge or neck separate, but as soon as you jumper to get both together in middle position you would also get both pickups on in all positions which is no good.

Oh no sorry, I meant this:

. I could've used the wrong terminology, I don't know much about electronics my bad! After doing some research to learn about how the switch works I just thought it was weird that it was that way on DiMarzio's diagram.

 

[Fat Pete]

It's just a different way of achieving the same result. If you follow the signal path for both, you'll see that they work out the same.

 

[stratamania]

It is as Fat Pete says, they are achieving the same thing electrically just a variation of how they are doing it.

 

[mayfly]

Six in one, half a dozen in the other.  Makes no difference.  Pick the one that Jazzes you the most.  BUT! Don't mix and match elements of one with the other