I need wiring help for my Special 22!

[Geo408]

Hey guys... I need a wiring diagram, or clear photos of the control compartment of a special 22 semi hollow. Either I have a defective mini toggle, for the bass pickup, or it’s wired incorrectly. When I engage the mini toggle for the bass pick up, it sounds out of phase, with the middle pickup. I tried customer service, but they have no access to the diagram, and it’s not posted on their support page.
Since we don’t know when they’ll be back at the shop, I figured I’d ask one of my forum brothers for a little help. I like really neat wiring, so I don’t want to “trial and error”it. I actually bought this at the end of March, but went across the country for a month, and just got home this past week, so I only just plugged it in over the weekend! ( that was an adventure!) So anyway, I’m hoping one of you many ssh owners, (Bodia, Garrett lol) can help me out. I love this guitar! Thanks guys!

 

[Geo408]

Anyone??

 

[Glide-bpm]

Would a pic of the control cavity help?

 

[Glide-bpm]

I've got to take mine off clearcoat the PRS "happy retirement" signing on mine anyway... hehehe

 

[Geo408]

Yes...that would definitely help me a lot. Thanks...any help at this point is greatly appreciated. It’s not the switch, at least I’ve ruled that out. The wiring looks right, but I’m not sure.

 

[SupremeDalek]

 

[SupremeDalek]

I can take more if needed.

 

[Geo408]

Thank you! I could use a couple more from different angles, if you have time. There’s a few wires I can’t quite determine where they start from...another shot of the main switch would help, too. Thank you so much, for your help.

 

[SupremeDalek]

My tone pot will look different from yours, FYI. Don't be alarmed.

 

[Joesnewmatch]

@SupremeDalek Man, do you ever deliver! Did you swap your tone pot for a push pull? Curious why you said yours would be different.

 

[SupremeDalek]

@SupremeDalek Man, do you ever deliver! Did you swap your tone pot for a push pull? Curious why you said yours would be different.

Yep it's push/pull to isolate the NF.

 

[Geo408]

I like that! I was thinking about doing that myself..thanks again. I’m going to tackle the wiring job tomorrow. There appears to be a bit of a difference, it looks like it’s reversed on the bass pickup’s mini toggle.

 

[SupremeDalek]

I like that! I was thinking about doing that myself..thanks again. I’m going to tackle the wiring job tomorrow. There appears to be a bit of a difference, it looks like it’s reversed on the bass pickup’s mini toggle.

Mini toggles are wired the same with the exception of the middle lug, red wire. That one looks like it's opposite. I just looked at the photo again. If you need it, I'll be glad to look in again. Maybe I can try and draw up a graphic.

 

[Geo408]

I’ve been trying everywhere to find a proper diagram, but no one seems to have one. I know the factory is shut down, I tried them in the beginning of March...Shawn was unable to access it, because they were all out of the plant by then. Then I wound up spending an extra month in Arizona..it’s been a hell of a year, hasn’t it?

 

[SupremeDalek]

I just realized I have a factory diagram somewhere. I'll try to upload it when I find it.

 

[Geo408]

Awesome! Thank you!

 

[SupremeDalek]

As requested. This is from the fine folks at the factory.

 

[Joesnewmatch]

Yep it's push/pull to isolate the NF.

Very cool! I've wondered about this possibility and have some questions.

First, did you do it yourself or a tech or have the PTC do it?

Second, how do you like the mod? How do you describe the. change? I take from your response that you figured out a way to isolate the NF, only, like in middle position, as opposed to splitting the NF? Very interested in your thought on this and if you can compare it to any particular sounds/guitars, etc.

 

[Geo408]

Thank you! I’ll be getting to work on this in a bit...I’ll let you know how it all worked out! YOU ARE TRULY THE SUPREME DALEK. ( Doctor Who rocks! )

 

[Joesnewmatch]

Funny that we're all Whovians here.