elixxrx66 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I was changing out the stock pickup selector switch to a Switchcraft as well as the two volume pots to Gibson 500k when something went wrong. I have already changed out the pickups (Gibson P-94s) so I know those are wired correctly. Is there anyone who can give me the exact wiring diagram or better, photo showing the wiring or even describe it in detail? I would really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 There's stock wiring diagrams there. If you don't find what you need "Google" guitar wiring diagrams........ Guitar Electronics.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elixxrx66 Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 Yeah Ive tried that but there's nothing specific on Dots. The closest I could find is a Sheraton. I need specifics down to wire color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Try this one out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elixxrx66 Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 perfect. thanks! on the neck volume is that a red wire running from the middle lug to the pickup selector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeper Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Don't pay attention to wire color cause it varies. Just look at the schematic and pay attention to where each lead goes and if it carries a signal or ground. If you go by color its a crap shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elixxrx66 Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 ok let me re-phrase that then. is the wire coming from the middle lug on the neck volume pot going to the switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverman Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Yeah Ive tried that but there's nothing specific on Dots. The closest I could find is a Sheraton. I need specifics down to wire color. You don't need wire colours to wire up a Dot. This is bog standard Gibson wiring. Sounds like your connections to the 3 way are not made properly?..how did you wire it up? The two outer connections on the Switchcraft 3-way are meant for the neck and bridge. The two centers are joined together and a shielded wire goes back to the jack. The p_up shielded braid are connected to the large ground lug on the opposite side of the switchcraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverman Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 ok let me re-phrase that then. is the wire coming from the middle lug on the neck volume pot going to the switch? Yes. The outer tap of the volume should be connected to the hot wire of the p_up. The middle tap goes to one of the outer connections of the 3 way. You will need to determine by orienting the switch in the Rythmn/Treble position and flicking it to determine which lug the neck connects to. It will be the opposite lug to the position of the toggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elixxrx66 Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 I finally got it. The problem was I had bought a defective Switchcraft pickup selector. Drove me nuts trying to figure out what was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I finally got it. The problem was I had bought a defective Switchcraft pickup selector. Drove me nuts trying to figure out what was wrong. What??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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