Two Humbuckers with Multipole 5-way Switch EP1112

Introduction: This diagram provides the three classic humbucker sounds: neck (position 1), neck & bridge (position 3) and bridge (position 5), with the addition of two "Fender-like" sounds: a Tele-like tone with the outside coils in parallel (position 2) and a Strat-like tone with the inside coils in parallel (position 4). All five positions are hum canceling. Because the 2 and 4 positions select single coils from each pickup and connect them in parallel, they will have less volume than positions 1, 3 and 5, which select coils wired in series. The amount of volume-drop in positions 2 and 4 will depend on the specific pickup models that are installed. Technical notes: A standard 5-way switch does not have the capability to get these combinations. The switch shown in the diagram is a multipole switch (DiMarzio EP1112). There are many other 2 humbucker variations possible with this type of switch. Resistance value of the controls is a matter of taste, but 500 Kohm is a good starting point for most pickup combinations and .022 fd is the basic recommended value for the tone control capacitor. Diagram notes: White wires are rendered in light gray.

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Two Humbuckers with Multipole 5-way Switch EP1112

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