I have this switch and I'd like to incorporate it...either to switch between two piezos or on off with a single piezo. Can someone explain how I might incorporate this switch and a basic wiring schematic. I know how to wire a basic piezo to a jack. Here's a pic of the switch. Thank you.
Ideally I'd use a three way switch like on the link but I have this one ...
John Sawyer > Jon Leslie/Runaway Veal MusicJanuary 12, 2014 at 3:22pm
I think it will be just fine. The only advantage to the three way switch is you can select which piezo is active if you want only one. I don't see how it matters in such a small space.
John ,
Thank you. I actually hece not bulit the cbg yet but wanted to get an electrical idea.
Maybe by then I'll be into something else...electrically.i do appreciate the help!
John Sawyer > Jon Leslie/Runaway Veal MusicJanuary 12, 2014 at 1:48pm
If you're thinking 2 piezos, is there ever really a reason to turn OFF all the pickups? Just unplug it and move on. . . Have you tried 1 and 2 piezos in a CBG? It might be a moot point. . .
Only tried 1 never 2. I'm thinking 1 only with a switch might be cool since I got the switch already. Sometimes I get feedback when turning amp on standing close. A switch could give me distance first .
I did read that link ...which part are you referring to?
This is so simple it won't need a schematic, but I can lay it out on my bench and take a picture if you want.
For a single piezo on/off: Wire the jack as you normally would. The "Hot" wire (to the white disc on the piezo) you will cut and solder the two ends to the switch. It doesn't matter which wire goes to which side.
For 2 piezos: take the setup above and wire another piezo in parallel to the jack: a whole new pair of wires go from the piezo to the jack (pretend the first isn't there!) That option will leave 1 piezo on at all times, and the switch will determine if you're running with the second piezo or not.
One pick up on at all times better ....than two on or off at same time ...maybe like a boost? Excellent . Will wire it up later and get back here hopefully today
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Here's a schematic
You might want to read this:
http://www.cbgitty.com/?p=87
I think it will be just fine. The only advantage to the three way switch is you can select which piezo is active if you want only one. I don't see how it matters in such a small space.
Thank you. I actually hece not bulit the cbg yet but wanted to get an electrical idea.
Maybe by then I'll be into something else...electrically.i do appreciate the help!
If you're thinking 2 piezos, is there ever really a reason to turn OFF all the pickups? Just unplug it and move on. . . Have you tried 1 and 2 piezos in a CBG? It might be a moot point. . .
John
I did read that link ...which part are you referring to?
This is so simple it won't need a schematic, but I can lay it out on my bench and take a picture if you want.
For a single piezo on/off: Wire the jack as you normally would. The "Hot" wire (to the white disc on the piezo) you will cut and solder the two ends to the switch. It doesn't matter which wire goes to which side.
For 2 piezos: take the setup above and wire another piezo in parallel to the jack: a whole new pair of wires go from the piezo to the jack (pretend the first isn't there!) That option will leave 1 piezo on at all times, and the switch will determine if you're running with the second piezo or not.
Does that help?
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