{"title":"Guitar Switches - Toggle Switch For Electric Guitars","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"5-position-rotary-switch","title":"PRS Style Rotary Switch - 3 way or 5 way options","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose between the 3-position or 5-position versions to customise your wiring and pickup combinations for your Paul Reed Smith guitar or other similar models. Ideal for a wide range of applications requiring a 4-pole switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rotary switch is designed with duplicate connection tags. Each long pin on the side of the switch is a mirror image of the corresponding shorter pin on the underside. This means you can wire the switch using either set of tags depending on your installation needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor guitars with tighter cavities, the longer pins can be trimmed down if required, and you can use only the underside tags for your connections. Functionally, the result will be exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9mm thread diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8mm thread length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29mm depth (excluding threaded shaft)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 Spline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armstrong Music","offers":[{"title":"3 Way","offer_id":57000507310458,"sku":"RT3W4C-1","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Way","offer_id":57000507343226,"sku":"RT5W4C-1","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1445595408-81237800.jpg?v=1699434303"},{"product_id":"knurled-toggle-nut-gold","title":"Knurled Toggle Nut Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis nut is the standard gold knurled nut that comes with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/electronics-c17\/switches-c173\/switchcraft-exact-replacement-toggle-switch-for-gibson-p5021\"\u003eWDE7SWG\u003c\/a\u003e switch. It has a USA 'imperial' thread and outer knurling for better gripping while tightening it onto the switch. If you are using the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/electronics-c17\/switches-c173\/switchcraft-exact-replacement-toggle-switch-for-gibson-p5021\"\u003eWDE7SWG\u003c\/a\u003e switch with a Les Paul, we recommend opting for the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/hardware-parts-c1\/screws-nuts-washers-c58\/nuts-washers-c83\/wd-music-knurled-nut-for-3-way-toggle-gold-p3125\"\u003eSNG\u003c\/a\u003e of which is a deeper nut that enables installation of a three-way through a carved-top guitar that requires a longer bushing length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Switchcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47214251671834,"sku":"WDTKG","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1464946951-62015300.jpg?v=1699434683"},{"product_id":"knurled-toggle-nut-nickel","title":"Knurled Toggle Nut Nickel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis nut is the standard nickel knurled nut that comes with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/electronics-c17\/switches-c173\/switchcraft-exact-replacement-toggle-switch-for-gibson-p5021\"\u003eWDE7SW\u003c\/a\u003e switch. It has a USA 'imperial' thread and outer knurling for better gripping while tightening it onto the switch. If you are using the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/electronics-c17\/switches-c173\/switchcraft-exact-replacement-toggle-switch-for-gibson-p5021\"\u003eWDE7SW\u003c\/a\u003e switch with a Les Paul, we recommend opting for the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.armstrongmusic.co.uk\/hardware-parts-c1\/screws-nuts-washers-c58\/nuts-washers-c83\/knurled-nut-for-3-way-toggle-nickel-p3124\"\u003eSN\u003c\/a\u003e of which is a deeper nut that enables installation of a three-way through a carved-top guitar that requires a longer bushing length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Switchcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47214252097818,"sku":"WDTK","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1464947235-63237200.jpg?v=1699434686"},{"product_id":"rotary-switch","title":"Rotary Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eRotary selector switch. Comes with a lock washer that can be used to turn it into a 2 way switch all the way up to a 12 way, or anything in between.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNut and washer included. Has a plastic shaft that can be cut down to size. Our push fit plastic knobs will not fit on to the plastic shaft, so we recommend using any one of the metal knobs that attach with a grub screw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Measurements - \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength of plastic shaft (can be trimmed down) - 29mm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter of plastic shaft - 6mm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter of threaded section - 9mm\u003cbr\u003eLength of threaded section - 7mm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter of the body part of switch - 26mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armstrong Music","offers":[{"title":"2 Pole","offer_id":57000033583482,"sku":"ROTARY","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Pole","offer_id":57000033616250,"sku":"ROTARY3","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Pole","offer_id":57000033649018,"sku":"ROTARY4","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1435243544-45553000.jpg?v=1699537670"},{"product_id":"knurled-nut-for-3-way-toggle-nickel","title":"Deep Knurled Nut For 3 Way Toggle","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnurled mounting nut for the stock Switchcraft 3 way toggle switch as used by Gibson. The thread length of the WDE7SWN-1 switch is 5mm which is not long enough to fit through most Les Paul's or ES-335's. Therefore this deep switch nut is used to extend bushing length to securely fasten it to the instrument.‚ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose between two styles and two finishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse knurling or fine knurling, nickel or gold plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, consider purchasing the WDE7SWS-1 that has a longer length threaded section. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill only fit switches that have US threads and will not fit metric thread switches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‚ \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armstrong Music","offers":[{"title":"Nickel \/ Coarse Knurling","offer_id":47838950031642,"sku":"AM-1823N","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel \/ Fine Knurling","offer_id":47838950129946,"sku":"AM-1821N","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ Coarse Knurling","offer_id":47838950097178,"sku":"AM-1822G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ Fine Knurling","offer_id":47838950162714,"sku":"AM-1820G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/files\/Coarse_Nickel_copy-min.jpg?v=1750771484"},{"product_id":"mini-toggle-switch-on-off-on","title":"Mini Toggle Switch On\/Off\/On","description":"\u003cp\u003eMini switch, double pole, double throw, On\/Off\/On. Includes washers and nuts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eImportant measurements - Thread diameter - 6mm Thread Length - 8.5mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Size of switch box - 11.5mm x 12.5mm x 8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armstrong Music","offers":[{"title":"Chrome","offer_id":56999938195834,"sku":"WDMT3OFFC-1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":56999938228602,"sku":"WDMT3OFFB-1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":56999938261370,"sku":"WDMT3OFFG-1","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1435247904-45287800.jpg?v=1699545233"},{"product_id":"mini-toggle-switch-on-on-on","title":"Mini Toggle Switch On\/On\/On","description":"\u003cp\u003eMini switch, double pole, double throw, On\/On\/On. Includes washers and nuts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eImportant measurements - Thread diameter - 6mm Thread Length - 8.5mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Size of switch box - 11.5mm x 12.5mm x 8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armstrong Music","offers":[{"title":"Chrome","offer_id":56999938064762,"sku":"WDMT3ONC-1","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":56999938097530,"sku":"WDMT3ONB-1","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":56999938130298,"sku":"WDMT3ONG-1","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1435247905-66151900.jpg?v=1699545240"},{"product_id":"jazzmaster-jaguar-slide-switch","title":"Jazzmaster\/Jaguar Slide Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwitchcraft - The name says it all. Suppliers for all top quality guitars over the past 50 years. Comes with mounting screws. This two-position switch can be wired as on\/on or on\/off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacture part code for the black toggle slider switch is 11A1255X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Ratings: Fine silver contacts rated at 3A, 300W maximum AC non-inductive load standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeakage Resistance: 1,000 MW or greater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDielectric Strength: 250 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Steel, plated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBushing and Shaft: Copper alloy, plated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprings: Copper alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnob: Molded thermoplastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulation: Rigid plastic spacers with plastic tubing through stack. Rigid plastic and\/or thermoplastic lifters. Thermoplastic cam on actuator end\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-position switch can be wired as an on\/on or on\/off switch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Switchcraft","offers":[{"title":"Black Switch Tip","offer_id":56999937081722,"sku":"WDE15-1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Switch Tip","offer_id":56999937114490,"sku":"WDE15W-1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1435247906-89872800.jpg?v=1699545278"},{"product_id":"mustang-duosonic-slide-switch","title":"Mustang\/Duosonic Slide Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwitchcraft - The name says it all. Suppliers for all top quality guitars over the past 50 years. Comes with mounting screws. This three-position switch can be wired as on\/on\/on or on\/off\/on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35mm centre to centre of the two mounting screw holes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSwitchcraft Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer part code: 11D1049X \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Ratings: Fine silver contacts rated at 3A, 300W maximum AC non-inductive load standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeakage Resistance: 1,000 MW or greater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDielectric Strength: 250 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Steel, plated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnob: Black molded thermoplastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Switchcraft","offers":[{"title":"Black Switch Tip","offer_id":56999936983418,"sku":"WDE16-1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Switch Tip","offer_id":56999937016186,"sku":"WDE16W-1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1442830448-87126400.jpg?v=1699545284"},{"product_id":"3-way-lever-switch-for-tele","title":"3 Way Lever Switch For Tele","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade by Oak in the U.S.A. 3 position lever switch most commonly used on Fender Telecaster guitars along with early Stratocasters for selecting between different pickups. Two mounting screws included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentre to centre of the two mounting holes - 41mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 1\/16\" (1.58mm) x 1-1\/16\" (26.98mm) slot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-3\/8\" cavity depth (34.92mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak Grigsby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226457063706,"sku":"OAK3W-1","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1435244596-19732900.jpg?v=1699545296"},{"product_id":"3-way-tele-switch-with-spring-action","title":"3 Way Tele Switch With Spring Action","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTelecaster CRL 3 way switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCRL U.S.A.-made 3 way switch. As used on Telecaster and vintage Stratocasters. Traditional spring-action lever switch. Screws included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard U.S. size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 1\/16\" (1.58mm) x 1-1\/16\" (26.98mm) slot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-5\/8\" (41.27mm) centre to centre screw spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-3\/8\" (34.92mm) cavity depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one and only CRL guitar switch as found on vintage Fender Telecaster's and Stratocaster's. Made in the U.S.A. This replacement Tele 3 way switch comes complete with two dome-head nickel mounting screws. Switch tip not included. CRL was the brand of choice for the original Fender's dating back to the 1950's and to this day still comes with the spring-action lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese days the 5 way Strat switch is taken for granted but in the first 3 decades of the Stratocaster’s history (during the 1950's, 60's and most of the 70's) the standard switch fitted at the Fender factory was a 3 position selector. The classic in-between pickup sounds were still achievable but players had to resort to carefully balancing the lever between positions to get the combination of bridge and middle and middle and neck pickups, now commonly referred to as positions 2 and 4 on a 5 way switch. It was only around 1977 did Fender start to fit a 5 way switch as standard to make it much easier to select all 5 tones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturally, this 3 way switch is perfect for the 2 pickups on a Telecaster, allowing for bridge, bridge and neck and neck-only pickup selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you need a diagram for either of these two wiring methods discussed above? \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@wdmusic.co.uk\"\u003eSimply email us\u003c\/a\u003e with your request or add a note at the checkout stage of our website and we'll happily include the correct wiring diagram for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226457325850,"sku":"CRL3W-1","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1435244596-70115100.jpg?v=1699545298"},{"product_id":"4-way-lever-switch-for-tele","title":"4 Way Lever Switch For Tele","description":"\u003cp\u003eOak U.S.A. made switch. 4 way for Tele. Offers the 3 usual positions but the 4th offers both pick-ups on in series, producing a fatter sound. Screws included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentre to centre of the two mounting holes - 41mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak Grigsby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226457391386,"sku":"OAK4W-1","price":25.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1435244597-18824800.jpg?v=1699545301"},{"product_id":"5-way-lever-switch-for-strat","title":"5 Way Lever Switch For Stratocaster","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStrat 5 way switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar switch as found on current production U.S.A. Fender Stratocaster guitars. Made in the U.S.A. by Oak. This replacement Stratocaster 5 way switch comes complete with two dome-head nickel mounting screws. Switch tip not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentre to centre of the two mounting holes - 41mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 1\/16\" (1.58mm) x 1-1\/16\" (26.98mm) slot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-3\/8\" cavity depth (34.92mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese days the 5 way Stratocaster switch is taken for granted but in the first 3 decades of the Stratocasters history (during the 1950s, 60s and most of the 70s) the standard switch fitted at the Fender factory was a 3 position selector. The classic in-between pickup sounds were still achievable but players had to resort to carefully balancing the lever between positions to get the combination of bridge and middle and middle and neck pickups, now commonly referred to as positions 2 and 4 on a 5 way switch. It was only around 1977 did Fender start to fit a 5 way switch as standard to make it much easier to select all 5 tones. There is a common misconception that the combined pickup sounds in positions 2 and 4 are out of phase - this is not true and actually the pickups remain in-phase. The true sound of 2 pickups being out of phase with each other is a much thinner tone with a drop in volume but with a big emphasis on mid-range - somewhat of an acquired taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several ways to wire a standard Stratocaster - the most traditional method is as Leo Fender had initially devised during the Strat's inception which is to have the middle tone control directly affecting the neck pickup and the lower tone altering the middle pickup, leaving the bridge pickup without any tone control options. Western Swing was prevalent in the 50s (and also one of Leo's favourite musical genres) and the best way to recreate the clear and singing tones of the pedal steel, as heard on the recordings of bands like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bob_Wills\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBob Wills and the Texas Playboys\u003c\/a\u003e, was to use the bright bridge pickup on the Strat. However, just as the 3 way switch was later replaced with a 5 way switch in 1977, guitar tones evolved over time and guitarists were not always wanting to have an ultra bright tone in the bridge position and so a simple wiring modification on the switch allows the lower tone to affect the bridge pickup so that the high treble frequencies can be tamed, leaving the middle tone pot to share the tonal duties for both middle and neck pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you need a diagram for either of these two wiring methods discussed above? \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@armstrongmusic.co.uk\"\u003eSimply email u\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@wdmusic.co.uk\"\u003es\u003c\/a\u003e with your request or add a note at the checkout stage of our website and we'll happily include the correct wiring diagram for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak Grigsby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226457456922,"sku":"OAK5W-1","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/1846\/6842\/products\/1435244597-52282900.jpg?v=1699545304"},{"product_id":"5-way-strat-switch-with-spring-action","title":"5 Way Strat Switch With Spring Action","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStrat CRL 5 way switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one and only CRL guitar switch - made in the U.S.A. This replacement Strat 5 way switch comes complete with two dome-head nickel mounting screws. Switch tip not included. CRL was the brand of choice for the original Fender Stratocaster's dating back to the 1950's and to this day still comes with the spring-action lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard U.S. size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 1\/16\" (1.58mm) x 1-1\/16\" (26.98mm) slot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-5\/8\" (41.27mm) centre to centre screw spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-3\/8\" (34.92mm) cavity depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese days the 5 way Strat switch is taken for granted but in the first 3 decades of the Stratocasters history (during the 1950s, 60s and most of the 70s) the standard switch fitted at the Fender factory was a 3 position selector. The classic in-between pickup sounds were still achievable but players had to resort to carefully balancing the lever between positions to get the combination of bridge and middle and middle and neck pickups, now commonly referred to as positions 2 and 4 on a 5 way switch. It was only around 1977 did Fender start to fit a 5 way switch as standard to make it much easier to select all 5 tones. There is a common misconception that the combined pickup sounds in positions 2 and 4 are out of phase - this is not true and actually the pickups remain in-phase. 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