Anyone ever drill a hole in pickguard for a mini switch?

[Chris528]

I'm planning on getting new pickups for my SE Custom SH and wanted to install a switch to tap the coils. I won't be doing the work, but wanted to know if it can be done without damaging it.

Also, where would be the best place to put it?

 

[carpincowboy]

Cant you just put in a push pull pot in. No more holes to drill

 

[Chris528]

Cant you just put in a push pull pot in. No more holes to drill

Yeah I wasn't thinking about that when I posted.

 

[Chris528]

Since I wanted to replace the electronics while doing the pickups, can I just buy the 3-way push-pull drop in kit?

http://www.prsaccessories.com/collections/parts/products/3-way-push-pull-drop-in

 

[LJD]

I say drill it, switches are cool! Location would depend on how the body is routed underneath the pickguard. The mini toggles I used are about the width of a dime, so wherever fits.
Nice guitar!!

 

[Chris528]

I say drill it, switches are cool! Location would depend on how the body is routed underneath the pickguard. The mini toggles I used are about the width of a dime, so wherever fits.
Nice guitar!!

Thanks!

I kinda like the idea of a switch added instead of push/pull pot. Also looking at possibly installing a killswitch.

 

[Chris528]

Of course if I want to do a killswitch that limits locations for extra switch. I might have to just pull the pickguard off and see what I have to work with.

 

[11top]

The Private Stock gang has.





However, that is a kill switch.