Kaiser Bill Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I've got two nice Espy guitars. A Joe Pass Emperor II and a 335 pro model. I can't keep pickup selector switches in either one. They last for a few months and stop working. The Joe Pass' switch has been replaced 4 times in 9 years, and now the 335 pro's switch is acting up. Whats their story? Are they using junk parts? My 2 Gibson LPs have selector switches in them and are still going strong after 16 years of playing? Whats the diff?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Switchcraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Switchcraft What he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Mac Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 You could also try a squirt of DeOxit when they get flinky. It works for me so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt4356 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Maybe I'm lucky but my now 15 year old Sheraton, no problems, hung on the wall since day one same as the others, dot studio cheapest of them all, no problems, my epi lp like said above needed a spray of contact cleaner once, union Jack Sheraton I'm sure came with switchcraft and cts pots stock, the cts pots can be scratchy none of my others are. Try a 'better' quality switch maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 Thanks for the advice/opinions. I will have to break down and try to find a reputable source for Switchcraft toggles. I really like my Eppys, but the hassle for a working musician is something I don't need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOSTVENTURE Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I have several Epiphones, and can't say that I've had any switch problem that a little contact cleaner couldn't fix. Although, if a problem persisted, I would also recommend the Switchcraft replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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