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Title: Wiring for three way Q switch
Post by: dslapster64 on August 27, 2025, 03:03:02 PM
Does anyone have any information on the correct wiring for a three-way Q switch to replace a two wayQ switch?
Title: Re: Wiring for three way Q switch
Post by: rv_bass on August 27, 2025, 06:48:05 PM
This thread used to have a pdf of the instructions, they may have been lost with the recent website migration.  If you call Alembic they can provide you with an instruction sheet.

https://club.alembicguitars.com/index.php?topic=2218
Title: Re: Wiring for three way Q switch
Post by: dslapster64 on August 28, 2025, 03:49:26 AM
Thank you , I’ll give them a call today.
Title: Re: Wiring for three way Q switch
Post by: rv_bass on August 28, 2025, 05:48:15 PM
I found an instruction sheet I had, here is a photo…


Title: Re: Wiring for three way Q switch
Post by: dslapster64 on August 28, 2025, 06:38:12 PM
Oh my goodness, thank you so much. Blessing to you and all of yours
Title: Re: Wiring for three way Q switch
Post by: dslapster64 on August 28, 2025, 06:40:59 PM
I'm sure there's been some changes since 1997, but something is better than nothing at all. This will certainly give me a start.
Title: Re: Wiring for three way Q switch
Post by: JimmyJ on August 28, 2025, 07:18:28 PM
I'm not sure that's exactly what you're looking for.  Aren't you asking about making the boost switch (essentially a 2-way) on your SC Signature into a 3-way?  As in, you want more boost?  I'm not sure I've seen instructions for that but somebody in here will know if that's doable. 

Jimmy J
Title: Re: Wiring for three way Q switch
Post by: jazzyvee on August 28, 2025, 09:16:20 PM
That 2 to 3 way is doable, I had it done on my signature basses some years back. If i remember properly, it came from alembic as pre wired switches and maybe some other bits that i had to swap with the originals and do a bit of soldering.
Title: Re: Wiring for three way Q switch
Post by: dslapster64 on August 29, 2025, 01:44:57 AM
Hey fellas
The swap is for my Spoiler 5 . The switch came by itself with wires connected 👌, but with no installation instructions. The original switch is a 2 way.