2. The two contacts appear to be more robust with good alignment, which makes for better contact, and should make them longer lasting.
3. The switch has the same bushing thread as the Switchcraft switch. So, the round knurled nut is interchangeable.
4. The switch threads for mounting the switch tip are also the same, so the switch tips are also interchangeable with Switchcraft.
5. All the size measurements appear to be the same.
6. The overall build quality appears to be superior to Switchcraft.
7. They are priced lower than Switchcraft and for the money, they are great value.
I wasn’t able to find any negatives on this switch and going forward, I will be using this switch as my first choice on all my harness builds including Les Pauls, 335, SG and all other harnesses that require a 3-way toggle switch.
Harness Specs:
Set of 4 CTS 500 Pots
Value = 525k Ohms
Tolerance = Less than 5%
Bushing Height = 3/8 in. (Short Shaft)
Shaft Type - split
Shaft Diameter = .238 in (6mm)
Spline Count = 24 (NOT metric)
Hole size requirement = 3/8 in.
1 nut and 2 washers per pot
1x Centralab short frame 3-way toggle switch (3/8" long bushing). Nickel or Gold
1x Puretone Jack. Nickel or Gold
2 x Capacitors your choice. .022uf Bumble Bees or 1x 015 plus 1x 022uf Bumble Bees
Gavitt Premium 22 Gauge Vintage Style Push Back Cloth Covered Wire.
You now have the option to add a set of 4 WD Music top quality 24 spline Bell or Speed knobs to your harness order, which are guaranteed to fit our CTS USA Spec Pots. This is a special offer for customers that are purchasing a harness. This deal is lower than our regular price with no additional shipping cost and no Sales Tax (Does not apply to North Carolina)
A Link to my Online Wiring Diagrams page can be found at the bottom of this page.
This kit uses Short Shaft Pots and fits USA made Gibson SG's and the Epiphone version.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are using this wiring harness for an Epiphone or imported guitar, you will most likely have to open out your pot holes to 3/8" (10mm) whilst imported guitars with metric pots use a smaller 8mm hole. You will also need USA spec. guitar knobs with 24 spline. Metric knobs will not fit. They are a slightly smaller diameter and 18 spline. If you try to force metric knobs onto USA spec pots, you will break the pot.
If you have questions, please contact me.