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Guitar Pickup Selector Switch
Kaish Music
About us: Kaish Music has a huge resource of replacement parts to customise your guitars and basses, from various knobs, pickguards to electronic components and hardwares, pickups. Whether you are a first-timer, weathered veteran, or just looking for an upgrade we've got you covered.
Heavy Duty 5 Way Switch With Gold Plastic Tip
Switch comes with mounting screws.
Screws distance from center to center is 40mm (1-37/64").
The screws dimensions:Nickel Screws #6-32 x 3/8"; Gold Screws #6-32 x 3/16"
Solid action feels durable
Heavy Duty 5 Way Guitar Pickup Lever Switch Guitar Pickup Selector Switch for Strat Tele with Plastic Chrome Tip.
if you are upgrading a guitar that came with a square 5-way fit this is the way to go.
Wiring is exceptionally easy with prominent lugs and well marked.
When switching between positions is when you really feel how Sturdy they are
There are 3 lugs for the pickups leads (bridge, middle and neck) on one side of the switch, a ground, and on the other side are lugs for the 2 leads to the tone pots (middle and neck) and then the 2 for the output jack.
peteygrizz
2025-08-31 11:49:48
Recently I started to notice that my five way switch on my 2024 Squier Affinity Strat was cutting out intermittently so I started looking to upgrade the switch to Fender/American grade. The only problem is that due to the slimmer bodies on the Affinity series guitars these physically larger devices simply won’t fit without removing some wood. Not out of the question, but not ideal either. Then I saw this heavy duty import style switch and noticed a few key differences between it and those ubiquitous and universally terrible switches that come stock with lower priced guitars. First, the cast body which should resist flexing, the key weakness of the usual designs. Next it’s sealed, no giant opening to let dirt in. Finally, it’s screwed together. Normally the PCB/cover is held in place by two staples which allow the flexing which ultimately leads to failure. By screwing the board in place to a solid enclosure the feel is immensely improved. The engagement is sure and positive with no side to side play and no cutting out if you lean on it too hard. It is a really high quality switch that feels great and most importantly feels durable.
Laila
2025-08-02 12:05:26
This switch is easier to wire and solder to in my opinion. Very well built, looks good, and sounded and functioned great with no noise.
MMcQuain
2025-07-29 15:16:19
This is a solid replacement that actually fits BETTER into my Strat's control cavity since it is a hair smaller. The solder connection points are easy to work with and I'm very happy with it overall.
rdr2
2025-07-23 21:04:45
Works well enough, seems pretty durable a bit larger than standard.Good price no problems will get another.
Webb Pickersgill
2025-07-17 15:45:08
TLDR: Good switch, VERY time consuming to understand the installation.First disclaimer, this is my first electronics project in over 20 years, so I was a little rusty but still... more complicated than I anticipated.The switch in my Ibanez RG7420 was going bad. Found this 5-way replacement switch which had a ton of positive reviews, and ordered it. After receiving it, I opened up my guitar, found the existing switch, and started to just move the wiring on each pole to the new switch. I quickly realized that the wire layout for the old one and new one were NOT the same. I was able to find videos and documentation on how the new switch works (It is essentially a standard "import" switch), but I was not able to find documentation on the old switch. So I had to start this project as if I was wiring from scratch.I found a wiring diagram that had the switch configuration I wanted. So I wired it all up. Played the guitar and everything was weak and thin sounding. After MORE research I discovered that Ibanez color-codes their pickups differently than most pickup manufacturers. After using my multimeter to confirm polarity (thank you again YouTube) I realized I had them wired out of phase. After figuring out which wires needed to be reversed, HORRRAAAYY, I got it working.Again, probably a mix if inexperience, and lack of good documentation, but this took me way longer than I expected. I thought it would be a 30-minute project moving over to the new switch. When done, I'd say it took me 2-3 hours.To the Manufacturer: Do you want to KILL the competition? Then PLEASE publish documentation on how the switch works and perhaps a few sample pickup wiring diagrams. Why not include a chart that shows the standard coloring of each pickup manufacturer's wires? That would have made this whole process so much faster and easier. Until then, I've attached the chart that helped me wire my pickup correctly in phase.
C. Petra
2025-07-16 15:52:08
Very Sturdy Design, nice that it is enclosed in heavy metal with quality studs to solder to easily without any oxidation. Also has 2 outside Ground solder contacts that was really handy adding a ground point for the enclosed mech. I WILL NEVER GET THE OTHER OPEN CONTACT SWITCHES AGAIN AFTER TRYING THIS MUCH IMPROVED DESIGN.
The Common Sense Professor
2025-07-03 11:24:31
I bought a Squier 40th anniversary Strat. It is an amazing guitar with a sucky switch. The switch it came with is cheap and the stem was bent when I received it. This switch feels great and is very sturdy. I love the fact that it came with multiple tips. I highly recommend this switch.
LDnchk
2025-06-17 12:10:16
Feels like firm solid quality parts!! Installs easily like any other 5 way switch. I honestly swear the sound quality slightly improved. Almost like adding hi-fi, for those old enough to know what the heck that is. This improvement may just be placebo effect, I dunno. 10 bucks, not bad.
peteygrizz
2025-06-16 17:02:00
Recently I started to notice that my five way switch on my 2024 Squier Affinity Strat was cutting out intermittently so I started looking to upgrade the switch to Fender/American grade. The only problem is that due to the slimmer bodies on the Affinity series guitars these physically larger devices simply won’t fit without removing some wood. Not out of the question, but not ideal either. Then I saw this heavy duty import style switch and noticed a few key differences between it and those ubiquitous and universally terrible switches that come stock with lower priced guitars. First, the cast body which should resist flexing, the key weakness of the usual designs. Next it’s sealed, no giant opening to let dirt in. Finally, it’s screwed together. Normally the PCB/cover is held in place by two staples which allow the flexing which ultimately leads to failure. By screwing the board in place to a solid enclosure the feel is immensely improved. The engagement is sure and positive with no side to side play and no cutting out if you lean on it too hard. It is a really high quality switch that feels great and most importantly feels durable.
Laila
2025-06-14 16:06:33
This switch is easier to wire and solder to in my opinion. Very well built, looks good, and sounded and functioned great with no noise.
MMcQuain
2025-06-04 16:52:38
This is a solid replacement that actually fits BETTER into my Strat's control cavity since it is a hair smaller. The solder connection points are easy to work with and I'm very happy with it overall.
rdr2
2025-05-11 12:54:56
Works well enough, seems pretty durable a bit larger than standard.Good price no problems will get another.
Webb Pickersgill
2025-05-08 17:49:12
TLDR: Good switch, VERY time consuming to understand the installation.First disclaimer, this is my first electronics project in over 20 years, so I was a little rusty but still... more complicated than I anticipated.The switch in my Ibanez RG7420 was going bad. Found this 5-way replacement switch which had a ton of positive reviews, and ordered it. After receiving it, I opened up my guitar, found the existing switch, and started to just move the wiring on each pole to the new switch. I quickly realized that the wire layout for the old one and new one were NOT the same. I was able to find videos and documentation on how the new switch works (It is essentially a standard "import" switch), but I was not able to find documentation on the old switch. So I had to start this project as if I was wiring from scratch.I found a wiring diagram that had the switch configuration I wanted. So I wired it all up. Played the guitar and everything was weak and thin sounding. After MORE research I discovered that Ibanez color-codes their pickups differently than most pickup manufacturers. After using my multimeter to confirm polarity (thank you again YouTube) I realized I had them wired out of phase. After figuring out which wires needed to be reversed, HORRRAAAYY, I got it working.Again, probably a mix if inexperience, and lack of good documentation, but this took me way longer than I expected. I thought it would be a 30-minute project moving over to the new switch. When done, I'd say it took me 2-3 hours.To the Manufacturer: Do you want to KILL the competition? Then PLEASE publish documentation on how the switch works and perhaps a few sample pickup wiring diagrams. Why not include a chart that shows the standard coloring of each pickup manufacturer's wires? That would have made this whole process so much faster and easier. Until then, I've attached the chart that helped me wire my pickup correctly in phase.
C. Petra
2025-05-02 15:25:21
Very Sturdy Design, nice that it is enclosed in heavy metal with quality studs to solder to easily without any oxidation. Also has 2 outside Ground solder contacts that was really handy adding a ground point for the enclosed mech. I WILL NEVER GET THE OTHER OPEN CONTACT SWITCHES AGAIN AFTER TRYING THIS MUCH IMPROVED DESIGN.
The Common Sense Professor
2025-04-24 10:24:15
I bought a Squier 40th anniversary Strat. It is an amazing guitar with a sucky switch. The switch it came with is cheap and the stem was bent when I received it. This switch feels great and is very sturdy. I love the fact that it came with multiple tips. I highly recommend this switch.
LDnchk
2025-04-22 13:38:31
Feels like firm solid quality parts!! Installs easily like any other 5 way switch. I honestly swear the sound quality slightly improved. Almost like adding hi-fi, for those old enough to know what the heck that is. This improvement may just be placebo effect, I dunno. 10 bucks, not bad.
Alf21
2025-04-05 18:33:24
Este selector de pastillas simplemente al tacto se nota que está bien construido por materiales de muy buena calidad, además de que funciona perfectamente,lo recomiendo.
iv
2025-03-28 11:21:50
If you can solder this is a great switch for a stratocaster. I know the title says heavy duty but they weren’t kidding! the switch is very clicky and satisfying and. Installs just like a normal 5 way switch.
Al
2025-03-13 10:19:02
This 5-way switch looks and feels very sturdy. I like that the two common lugs are already connected because it saves a step soldering a lead to join them. This is more convenient than the usual Strat switches. The switch itself switches nicely between with a positive feel.I will use these in all my strat-type guitar projects.
Jorge Lozada
2025-02-28 17:16:53
El switch es de muy buena calidad, se siente muy sólido al cambiar de posiciones y fue muy fácil de instalar, las instrucciones están en las imágenes de la publicación de Amazon.
Eric Matte
2025-02-09 18:13:20
My old guitar switch was flickering the noise. This one works well and as a nice feel to it.
Alf21
2025-02-02 14:49:16
Este selector de pastillas simplemente al tacto se nota que está bien construido por materiales de muy buena calidad, además de que funciona perfectamente,lo recomiendo.
iv
2025-01-08 12:53:33
If you can solder this is a great switch for a stratocaster. I know the title says heavy duty but they weren’t kidding! the switch is very clicky and satisfying and. Installs just like a normal 5 way switch.
Al
2025-01-06 15:09:15
This 5-way switch looks and feels very sturdy. I like that the two common lugs are already connected because it saves a step soldering a lead to join them. This is more convenient than the usual Strat switches. The switch itself switches nicely between with a positive feel.I will use these in all my strat-type guitar projects.
Jorge Lozada
2025-01-05 15:41:08
El switch es de muy buena calidad, se siente muy sólido al cambiar de posiciones y fue muy fácil de instalar, las instrucciones están en las imágenes de la publicación de Amazon.
Eric Matte
2024-12-25 19:20:49
My old guitar switch was flickering the noise. This one works well and as a nice feel to it.
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