Alembic Guitars Club
Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: ajdover on December 02, 2013, 06:37:25 PM
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Folks,
Anyone have a copy of the installation instructions for a 3 way Q-switch on an Essence? I got the switch today, but didn't get the instructions. My guess is it was just a simple oversight, no biggie, but rather than bother Mica for it (I know she's busier than a one-armed paperhanger!) if anyone can hook a brother up, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
Alan
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HI Alan,
You will find .pdf instructions here ; Is this the correct file that you need ?
http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/13732.html?1099373700 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=2218)
Wolf
(Message edited by sonicus on December 02, 2013)
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Wolf,
I think so. I see its for a SPDT (single pole, double throw) switch. Will this work with a three way Q? My guess is yet, but someone smarter than me needs to chime in .... ;-)
Thanks,
Alan
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Alan, what is the contact description for the switch that you have ?
I noticed SPDT as well ____.
Perhaps the above instructions are for an older version ? I do not know what the current version is. The above is what I found on this site .
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3 position would be similar, but probably uses either a 3 position (on-off-on) SPDT or possibly a DPDT on-on-on. Been a little too long since my days at the Mothership so I don't remember which.
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Thanks , my thoughts were as per your description. I was just helping for the search. I am sure Mica will chime in and tell it like it really is ____
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I just bought and installed one of these, lemme know if you want me to scan my instructions - they are a basically the same as the one linked above.
Oh, and I think the three position switch is on-on-on.
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Ojo,
That would be great if you could scan and send them to me, or post a link to it! Thanks!
Alan
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Adding the scan to the club knowledge base would be swell.
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All right, I'll scan the instructions tomorrow, and I'm happy to post it to the forum as well. Share the wealth, that's what I say!
Joe
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That would be really cool and swell as well !
Thanks
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3 way switch:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/184124.jpg)
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You know, I can make a good connection, but my soldering doesn't really look like that..........
Peter
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Joe,
You're the man, and many thanks!
Alan
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Joe - get a chance to scan the instructions yet?
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Sorry for the delay, I just emailed the instructions to you, Alan.
I've got to reduce the size of the pdf, and I'll upload it once I make it smaller.
Joe
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Well ... got the 3 way Q-switch installed today ... my tech installed it backwards (all the way up for max boost) but, that's OK. It works, and I've got to say there is a HUGE difference in tonal possibilities. Anyone with an Essence or similarly equipped Alembic - spend the $60 and get this done. It is well worth it, trust me.
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Alan,
I installed a 3 way on my Persuader. Best $60 spent on her. Also 3 way is the way to go. In fact I use the mid position more than the full boost.
Pete
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Alan,
I installed mine the same way. Towards me for max Q, towards the floor for no boost. Once you start using it, it won't make a lick of difference.
Out of curiosity, do you notice that your tone has a bit more treble when you select either the 3 or 6 DB on the Q, and the filter is wide open?
Joe