Is the Megaswitch my answer?

[tylereot]

I'm going to be building a jazzmaster when the parts arrive, and I'm looking for the following combinations out of the switching:

5. Neck Jazzmaster pu
4. Neck + Cut Humbucker bridge
3. Single coil from cut bridge only
2. Neck + Parallel Humbucker bridge
1. Humbucker bridge

In a number of threads, I've seen the 5 way megaswitch mentioned, and thought that might be the best way to pull this off.
This is my first time trying to wire up a guitar, so any tips, schematic ideas, all appreciated.  Thanks in advance!

 

[Dan025]

you might be thinking of the super switch. which is a 5-way 4-pole switch. the mega switch is a bit different. it has fewer solder lugs and comes in different versions, each version will have a few different suggested wiring layouts. i think the mega switch is intended for ease of wiring as long as you can follow directions while a super switch is more suited for experimentation and unconventional switching combinations. i don't know if a mega switch will work for you but a super switch most certainly will.

 

[Jumble Jumble]

Super switch will do what you want no trouble. Some places do call it a mega switch, but just be sure you're getting a 5-way, 4-pole switch.

 

[tylereot]

Super Switch...

Mega Switch....

I see what you mean, the Mega looks like it's easier (less complex) to put together, but will require a deep route.  More straight forward to install, as well... hm.

I dunno... this might be over my head.  I'll persist in reading up on it...

 

[Dan025]

i have no idea if any mega switch will work for you. see how in the corner it says "model E" well there are also models P, S, and T s and t are strait replacments for strat and telecasters. the idea of the mega switch is a robust switch with a smooth feel, but the they have specific wiring layouts in mind with the design, they are best if the suggested pickup combinations work into your plans. otherwise unique combinations can be hard to plan because the switching is a little unconventional and some things might be just plain imposible.

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Components:_Switches_and_knobs/Megaswitches/Megaswitch_E-Model.html

the super switch is best for unique wiring. don't be intimidated by the number of solder posts, it's easy to understand the switch and you wont use most of the posts.

 

[tylereot]

Thanks a lot for the advice, guys.  I know a couple of people who might be able to help me out with a wiring schematic for the superswitch.  I've got time, and I'm looking forward to using rusty parts of my brain on this project anyway!
ccasion14:

 

[Jumble Jumble]

What brand is the humbucker?

 

[tylereot]

What brand is the humbucker?

I haven't bought them yet, but I'm inclined to put a Lollar Jazz in the neck and a Lollar Imperial in the bridge position.  I had it routed for a strat pu in the middle, just in case....  :toothy11: