Anyone installed killswitch on their guitar?

cobain1980

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I want to DIY and install a killswitch on my strat. May I ask if anyone installed one and what is the wiring like? I searched and found different versions of wiring diagram, can really tell which is the more accurate one. And Where can I buy the switch? Sim Lim Tower?
 
ooo~ cool. i've been thinking of installing a killswitch on my guitar too. hmm..not sure abt where to get the parts though. tymc? good luck! :D
 
i installed my killswitch at standard value by Mike. i forgot the price but it's really cheap and very well done! :D
 
Is it advisable to install a killswitch on a cheap first guitar ? Or will it be a waste of money since the guitar is cheappp ? Thanks (:
 
I DIY my killswitch. Its a simple mod. You just need a [FONT=Arial,Helvetica]momentary [/FONT]switch, wires and soldering skills. :cool: You can get the switch from Sim Lim. Less than $2 for normal ones or more for a better quality one.

Refer to this http://alexplorer.net/guitar/mods/killswitch.html

Thanks. Your killswitch in your guitar is the same as the one in the url you provided? Do you need to drill any holes to fit in the switch?

BTW, for those interested in installing killswitch, I found another website with different connection method (to the volume pot instead of the output jack).

http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Killswitch-Strat.-design
 
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One way to make a hole in the pickguard is by using the soldering iron to "melt" the plastic. Then use a small file to enlarge the hole to fit in the switch.
 
Is it advisable to install a killswitch on a cheap first guitar ? Or will it be a waste of money since the guitar is cheappp ? Thanks (:

Why not, if you can use it to spice up your playing? People do spend $$$ replacing a $250 guitar with good pickups, tuners, bridge etc. A guitar shouldn't be condemned because it is cheap.
 
Actually, as long as you have 2 volume knobs and a pickup selector, ALL guitars that come with this have a natural kill switch. Just mute one pickup, and flick away to your heart's content!:mrgreen:

Why need to spend money to mod this?
 
actually all you need is the planet waves instrumental cable - circuit breaker series. There is a switch installed on one end of the plug. cost arnd $20.
 
hahah. oh yeah1 planet waves cables! forgot abt them. but im not using them. T.T coz i using wireless. ^^ haha :D interesting idea though! O: keep posting people! :D hahah
 
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