Author Topic: Upgrading 2-way Q-switch to 3-way (Read 613 times)

rapsak_v · « **on:** April 12, 2014, 06:20:17 AM »

Hi.
I'm enjoying my newly acquired custom Essence with Europa electronics, but find the 8 db q-switch a bit too much of a good thing.
So I found an original 3-way switch on eBay.
Is it hard to swap out? Can I easily do it myself?

Thanks

jazzyvee · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2014, 06:41:11 AM »

I have converted my signature bass from 2 to 3 position Q switches and it's a great mod to do. I will see if I can find the information about how to fit the switch. FYI I did find that the off position was brighter than it was previously but I actually like the change. I've got some more in the post from mica so I should have some instructions that I can pass to you if no one else advises you before.
Jazzyvee

hieronymous · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2014, 08:29:35 AM »

I can't help with the fixing part, but I agree with Jazzyvee - it's definitely the way to go!

flpete1uw · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2014, 01:08:35 PM »

That's a good question. I feel the same way about the 2 way switch on my Distillate, a softer Q would be more useful.
So if you have a 2 way already installed would a 3 way just be wire for wire?
Pete

adriaan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2014, 01:39:59 PM »

Kaspar, my thoughts exactly when I first got my Spoiler. It now has a 0/3/6 dB 3-way - 3 dB is a nice bit of that good thing, 6 dB is an extra shot of the same good thing - and definitely short of the harshness of 8 dB.

Sorry I can't help you with specifics about the change in the electronics, since I sent the parts to the Mothership to be worked over (they changed the pickup switch to a pan pot too).

(Message edited by adriaan on April 12, 2014)

rapsak_v · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2014, 08:17:08 AM »

So, I just received the three-way q-switch in the mail.
I don't dare to try changing it out without a little guidance.
Mica? Help!

Thanks

mica · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2014, 04:17:41 PM »

What switch do you have? I need the number on the side starting with a 7.

rapsak_v · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2014, 07:01:25 AM »

Hi Mica
Thanks for looking in on it. The number is 7211

Cheers

Kaspar

flpete1uw · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2014, 08:28:51 AM »

Hi Mica,
I have a Q switch with the same part # 7211 that if possible would love to install to my 85 Distillate. As of right now I never use the Q for what I do, but with a 3 way I can see incorporating it!
Thank you so much for making time for all of us in making this feel like a Home for our Musical Journeys.
Peace,
Pete

rapsak_v · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2014, 04:45:10 AM »

Hi Mica,

Did you see my last post?
Do you have any news?

Thank you.

Kaspar

jazzyvee · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2014, 08:50:30 AM »

If I want a quick response from Alembic about anything to do with their stuff I always phone. Someone will always pick up the phone.

Jazzyvee

mica · « **Reply #11 on:** April 29, 2014, 03:30:33 PM »

I have been mostly out of the office since the 11th. I should be in the office regularly now.

Here's what you need to hook up:

You should be able to tell where you have to remove a yellow box capacitor from the filter board to attach the switch assembly.

flpete1uw · « **Reply #12 on:** April 29, 2014, 04:44:31 PM »

Mica,
Would this same 3way switch replace a original 2way on a 85 Distillate?
~Pete

mica · « **Reply #13 on:** April 29, 2014, 07:38:28 PM »

No, this is only for Activator based electronics (Essence, Signature, anything with the AE-1 filter board). I'm not sure I have a handy mod for that application.

rapsak_v · « **Reply #14 on:** April 30, 2014, 01:31:55 AM »

Thank you so much!