My CV tele rebuild thread.

[Elias Graves]

Not sure what the downside would be. But maybe there is a consideration I am not aware of.

The only thing I can think of is that the 4 way switch has a slightly longer throw than the regular. Do they block the volume knob even worse than the standard blade switch?

 

[Chad]

The only thing I can think of is that the 4 way switch has a slightly longer throw than the regular. Do they block the volume knob even worse than the standard blade switch?

Good question. So I got out a 3 way switch I had in my parts box and compared it to the 4 way I am installing. No difference.

 

[Tig]

I'd like to replace the pickups and the rest of the electronics on my CV without over spending, so this thread is very welcome.

If your haven't already pulled the trigger, there are a few folks on eBay that have wiring harnesses for a Tele with a 4-way switch instead of the 3 and they are a little cheaper than what you are looking at. I just got one with the treble bleed mod for about $30. The control plate isn't included but you already have that. Mine was also reversed, so the volume knob is up front instead of the switch.

Cool.
Seller name or link?

 

[Chad]

There are a bunch of them. I went with atlantic-custom-guitars. It was actually $40. I was thinking $30 for some reason.

 

[Mark Wein]

Not sure what the downside would be. But maybe there is a consideration I am not aware of.

I dont know either. I'e just never used one before.

 

[Elias Graves]

Good question. So I got out a 3 way switch I had in my parts box and compared it to the 4 way I am installing. No difference.

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Well that answers that!

 

[DFB]

I was just on the All Parts site looking for hardware for a Franken-Tele build ( again ). Digging some of your choices.

 

[PunkKitty]

still pondering the 4 way switch.

I've used a 4 way switch many times. There is no downside to it. I now use 5 way switches in my Teles.

 

[dmn23]

I've got a four way switch on mine too. I almost never use the extra position but I like knowing the added versatility is there.

 

[Chad]

I've got a four way switch on mine too. I almost never use the extra position but I like knowing the added versatility is there.

I'm not really sure why I am putting one in either. I almost never use anything but the bridge pickup.

 

[Kerouac]

I have a four way on my McFeely (plus a few bonus tricks ) and it's awesome. I use all of the positions, especially when recording.

 

[Mark Wein]

I have a four way on my McFeely (plus a few bonus tricks ) and it's awesome. I use all of the positions, especially when recording.

This will be my only tele for a while so I guess it's worth it as long as the three "normal" tones are there.

 

[xStonr]

A 4 way switch is the way to go. Better to have that extra position and not need it then not to have it and keep second guessing why you didn't get it.

 

[Elias Graves]

I'm not really sure why I am putting one in either. I almost never use anything but the bridge pickup.

Of course. All teles should be Esquires.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I'm not really sure why I am putting one in either. I almost never use anything but the bridge pickup.

I use my 4th position all the time. I really like the sound of the P90 neck stacked with the A3 "Rockwind" bridge BG pickups made for me. It is a big, saturated sound.

 

[Mark Wein]

ok. parts ordered.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

ok. parts ordered.

Cool. What switch did you end up with. No judgment, just curious.

 

[Mark Wein]

Cool. What switch did you end up with. No judgment, just curious.

the 4 way. I figured I would give it a spin.

 

[Chad]

I have most of the parts here for my tele build. The neck has been ordered and everything else is here or on its way except pickups. I was going to go with TV Jones, but I am having a hard time dropping $245 on pickups. I am going to have to figure out what to get.

 

[Prages]

Is the extra position so you can do series or parallel?