3 pu issue

[Tony Baloney]

I have a 79 Artisan, 3 pu, that I’ve owned since it was built. The neck pu failed years ago and was replaced with a Lindy Fralen the sounds amazing. However I now have (recently developed) static in the middle and bridge positions, and there seems to be no difference in sound between those two positions. The middle position previously had this beautiful out of phase fender tone, but alas no more. I opened up the back of the selector switch and there appears to be two ground wires soldered to the metal cup that are no longer attached. Any input would be helpful.

 

[PaulD]

A good clear picture of the switch wiring would be needed to help with diagnosing this. If it is detached ground wires and you have the tools and skills it's simple job to re-solder them, if not it's a 5 min job for a tech to do.

 

[TM1]

A decent photo of the switch would be helpful. Then I can tell you what it needs. Thanks!

 

[charliechitlins]

Summary: My guitar isn't working right...2 wires are detached...what do you think could be wrong...?
Sorry, but...come on.

 

[DrewB]

Summary: My guitar isn't working right...2 wires are detached...what do you think could be wrong...?
Sorry, but...come on.

Why do you have to be like that? He comes asking for some help and you throw a rock at him. Sorry, but...come on.

 

[charliechitlins]

Why do you have to be like that? He comes asking for some help and you throw a rock at him. Sorry, but...come on.

I know..but...really.
It's like saying, "My car isn't starting. It's out of gas. What should I do?"

 

[poor man's burst]

I know..but...really.
It's like saying, "My car isn't starting. It's out of gas. What should I do?"

You had the choice between being friendly and helpful or sarcastic and hazing.

 

[Tony Baloney]

Hi Charlie, I’m sorry my post upset you. I’m more sorry for the type of person you are. Take a look in the mirror pal, and then do some research…there is a long and varied history of issues with the Series 7 pickups that Gibson put into this older guitar. Something’s aren’t as simple as they might appear. Drew and poor man, thanks for the support.

 

[Tony Baloney]

Hi Charlie, I’m sorry my post upset you. I’m more sorry for the type of person you are. Take a look in the mirror pal, and then do some research…there is a long and varied history of issues with the Series 7 pickups that Gibson put into this older guitar. Something’s aren’t as simple as they might appear. Drew and poor man, thanks for the support.

 

[renderit]

There are a bunch of diagrams out there on the web for the switch.

Pretty easy to do.

The switches are a bit finicky though, I usually have to bend the parts so the correct contact is made for each position, but it is not too hard to get right.

Also rub the contact points with a bit of sandpaper as corrosion is usually a problem if it is old.

 

[Strings Jr.]

Here's a little diagram that I drew on the back of my ledger in the late 70's for wiring a three pickup toggle. If you still have the metal can in the switch pocket, you can re-solder the grounds to it. Otherwise just solder them together.