TedintheShed
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I am the proud, proud new owner of a PRS Custom 24 Floyd Rose- I love the craftsmanship. It is my first really, really nice guitar, and I am 49 years old (a retired bassist).5
That I said, one of the things that I am trying to get used to is what seems to be the unconventional wiring of the 5 way switch. The website states it is as such:
Pickup Switching Positions:
Position One: Bridge humbucker
Position Two: Bridge humbucker with neck singlecoil, in parallel
Position Three: Bridge and neck humbuckers
Position Four: Neck singlecoil with bridge singlecoil, in parallel
Position Five: Neck humbucker
So I am wondering what the thought process was behind this? I'd like to understand the reasoning so I know the best ways to use each position. I am used to a more conventional 3 way with a coil split.
I'm not question the validity of it mind you- you guys are the pinnacle of guitar design and craftsmanship. I just want to understand.
Thanks!
Ted
That I said, one of the things that I am trying to get used to is what seems to be the unconventional wiring of the 5 way switch. The website states it is as such:
Pickup Switching Positions:
Position One: Bridge humbucker
Position Two: Bridge humbucker with neck singlecoil, in parallel
Position Three: Bridge and neck humbuckers
Position Four: Neck singlecoil with bridge singlecoil, in parallel
Position Five: Neck humbucker
So I am wondering what the thought process was behind this? I'd like to understand the reasoning so I know the best ways to use each position. I am used to a more conventional 3 way with a coil split.
I'm not question the validity of it mind you- you guys are the pinnacle of guitar design and craftsmanship. I just want to understand.
Thanks!
Ted
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