Anyone add a second switch to an SE custom 24 to make it an "08"?

[Porkchop61]

Hi all, first post here.
I have an SE custom 24, not the "08" version. These have the one pull switch on the tone knob to split both coils at the same time. I like the switching arrangement on the 24-08 model (the two small toggles) so you can split the coils individually. Has anyone ever added a second pull switch to the volume knob to accomplish the same thing? I was thinking of doing this modification, so any tips would be appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[markd21]

Not yet. I just got an SE DGT and I'm having 2 push/pull volumes put in for "08" switching. Thinking of something crazy for the tone pot. Today I'm contemplating a rotary switch that offers different tone resistors like my old Bad Cat Cub...who knows!!

 

[Stoptail22]

On my SE Custom 22 Semi-Hollow, I added the two mini switches cause I'm not a fan of push/pulls.

 

[Porkchop61]

I thought about doing the two mini's like the "08", but I figured since it already had one push/pull, I'd just add a second one.
I found the wiring diagram for my guitar. It looks like I just remove one of the pairs of wires (one for each pickup) from the existing switch, and move it to the new one. Pretty simple. I just have to find-out if the current volume knob is an audio or linear taper. I know its 500k.

BTW: My SE custom 24 is the Guitar Center version that has the ebony neck, quilted top, binding on the body and neck, and a color matched head stock. I couldn't pass it up for $60 more.

Thanks for the comments.

 

[jak3af3r]

I was a teenager (barely) when the DGT came out and I liked the switching options enough to mod my SE custom so it had 2 volume and 1 tone but I put the splits on the volumes and had the 24-08 sort of wiring but the ability to blend those in the middle position.

I guess the only "drawback" is I had EMG 89s put in it.

 

[Porkchop61]

PRS guitars weren’t around when I was a teenager

 

[simonyahn]

I don't have a Custom 24 (yet) but have been very interested and intrigued by everything about the guitar including pickup selection differences between models (SE, SE 24-08, CE, Core). I just stumbled on this video by JayLeonardJ and from everything I've learned and pieced together about guitar wiring this seems like a solid way to get some solid tonal variation with the use of a (5 way) blade switch and a single push pull tone. I would wire it a bit differently for each position but ultimately still be able to get 8 different sounds.

 

[SinSir]

You can use a push pull for the volume. I personally don't care for it as I like the taper on core volume pots or RS guitarworks. But it can easily be done.

 

[deepender]

Hi all, first post here.
I have an SE custom 24, not the "08" version. These have the one pull switch on the tone knob to split both coils at the same time. I like the switching arrangement on the 24-08 model (the two small toggles) so you can split the coils individually. Has anyone ever added a second pull switch to the volume knob to accomplish the same thing? I was thinking of doing this modification, so any tips would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Yes. I did that on my ‘16 SE. I’m pretty sure that this is the diagram I used.

 

[Porkchop61]

Thanks for all the replies.
I looked at the existing wiring, and it’s pretty simple. Both pickup coil taps are just soldered to the
one push-pull switch (Duh). It’s just a matter of removing one (the neck pickup for me) and soldering it to the new volume
push-pull switch. I’m just trying to find-out if the existing volume pot (500k) is linear, audio, or maybe a special taper.
im looking at these:

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Bourns-Push-Pull-Electric-Guitar/dp/B0763L9SRZ/ref=sr_1_8?crid=97EG0VIL4X6R&keywords=cts+push+pull+500k+pot&qid=1685185019&s=musical-instruments&sprefix=500k+%2Cmi%2C78&sr=1-8

The issue is that these are 3/8” shafts, and I think the existing pots are metric, and a little smaller.
I have to find some metric pots, with the same shaft diameter and spline size. Shouldn’t be too difficult.

Thanks again ever.
Have a good holiday weekend!