posted 05 March 2002 03:13 AM         

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I have one that I can read 3A125VAC on, but the other is turned wrong, and I can't see it. I have an old switch that I kept, and it appears to read 10A125VAC.

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These are not Part Numbers.
Translation:
3A125VAC = 3 amp 125 volts ac
10A125VAC = 10 amp 125 volts ac

These numbers have nothing to do with the Function of the switch, just the electrical specifications. You need to know what switching function they are performing and the number of poles.
Spst = Single pole single throw = 3 terminals
Dpdt= Double pole double throw = 6 terminals

look for any other markings on the switch which might give an idea of the switch positions, such as on-off-on. If one of them was the pickup or neck selector, then its most likely that it will be on-on-on. 3 position with the center position connecting both pickup "hot" leads to the Selector terminal usually the center terminal on a single pole switch or Center pair of terminals on a double pole switch.

This should have been posted in electronics.

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John

[This message was edited by John Floyd on 05 March 2002 at 03:32 AM.]

posted 05 March 2002 07:42 AM         

Anyone know what these switches are really supposed to do? Change the phase of the pickups maybe?

posted 05 March 2002 07:54 AM         

And I forgot to add, on the toggle switch, the middle pin goes to the pick up selector and the two outside pins are soldered to the coil tap wires, one on each side. The switch you need is a SPST mini toggle switch, and that can be had at any Radio Scrap or electronics store.

[This message was edited by Glenn Austin on 05 March 2002 at 08:01 AM.]