Faulty switches/ pickups? anyone else have this problem?
Faulty switches/ pickups? anyone else have this problem?
I posted this on another thread..but it applies to this one as well:
I picked up a 500 the other day, nice guitar but yes it had the dreaded switch issue. Was able to take care of it last night.
It was an easy fix...the switch has two sets of flat copper leaf spring contacts- when you flip the switch, it disconnects either one of the contacts (middle is both contacted). So, on mine, the inside contact for the bridge pickup circuit was bent or warped inward. This caused it to not be able to spring over all the way to touch the other contact sometimes. So..I just bent it in a little to fix..no more issue. I think what is happening is that the contacts are warping during the soldering process. Hope this helps all of you with this problem.
@Enrico G. yes sir me too having this issue with the Toggle Switch of my ESP LTD EC-100 I already received the replacement parts I ordered online, Anyone has a good tip in how to replace a toggle switch?
Just bought an E2 eclipse, and when I switch the toggle switch up to the neck pickup, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. So I have never worked with the electronics on a guitar before so I really don't know what to do to fix the issue other than to check to see if the solder has good connection, so if anyone can help it would be much much appreciated, thanks!
Sounds like it could be bad soldering. Open up the cavity and gently tug on the wires. Ensure the electrical and mechanical connections are durable. Ensure the solder joints are shiny metal versus dull gray (indicating a poor-conducting cold solder joint). If you have a good digital camera, take a picture of the joints and I will be happy to inspect them.