theForgottenCereal Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks to our insane cat who is prone to leaping around like he's on PCP from time to time, my LP needs a new pickup selector switch. He knocked it over (stand and all) so that it did a perfect belly-flop onto the hardwood floor, and the threaded metal part of the switch broke off still in the plastic cap. I guess I should count my blessings, I think maybe the switch kind of broke its fall since I found no other damage to the guitar at all. For now I've just filed down the sharp edges so I can still use what's left of the switch. Since I have to get a replacement anyway, is there a "Cadillac of switches" or should I just head to the store and get whatever one is on the rack? I would imagine a switch is a switch is a switch, but just thought I'd ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Switchcraft is the standard brand. Not sure which model you'll need. The tall one I guess - http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Components:_Switches_and_knobs/Switchcraft_Toggle_Switches.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloon Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Switchcraft is the standard brand. Not sure which model you'll need. The tall one I guess - http://www.stewmac.c...e_Switches.html Yep.....always used them when I've had the urge to 'mod' a guitar....never failed me yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 This is what Gibson sells on line. You can probably get it cheaper if you do a search of other online stores like musicians friend or Amazon. Switches The straight ones are for Les Pauls and the angled ones are for SG's. They are both listed here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 switch craft all the way. Glad to hear that was the only casualty... this story could have had a far worse ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 switchcraft all the way. Glad to hear that was the only casualty... this story could have had a far worse ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theForgottenCereal Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Sounds good to me. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackGLP Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I switched mine for a 3PDT switch usually sold by DiMarzio. It has a sturdier metal knob. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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