| Author | Message | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 1017 Registered: 11-2003 |
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 | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3134 Registered: 5-2009 |
HI Alan, You will find .pdf instructions here ; Is this the correct file that you need ? http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/13732.html?1099373700 Wolf (Message edited by sonicus on December 02, 2013) | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 1018 Registered: 11-2003 |
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 | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3135 Registered: 5-2009 |
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 . | ||
| xlrogue6
Advanced Member Username: xlrogue6 Post Number: 275 Registered: 8-2002 |
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. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3137 Registered: 5-2009 |
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 ____ | ||
| ojo
Member Username: ojo Post Number: 78 Registered: 3-2008 |
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. | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 1019 Registered: 11-2003 |
Ojo, That would be great if you could scan and send them to me, or post a link to it! Thanks! Alan | ||
| xlrogue6
Advanced Member Username: xlrogue6 Post Number: 276 Registered: 8-2002 |
Adding the scan to the club knowledge base would be swell. | ||
| ojo
Member Username: ojo Post Number: 79 Registered: 3-2008 |
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 | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3145 Registered: 5-2009 |
That would be really cool and swell as well ! Thanks | ||
| lidon2001
Senior Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 524 Registered: 4-2005 |
3 way switch:  | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1635 Registered: 10-2006 |
You know, I can make a good connection, but my soldering doesn't really look like that.......... Peter | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 1020 Registered: 11-2003 |
Joe, You're the man, and many thanks! Alan | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 1021 Registered: 11-2003 |
Joe - get a chance to scan the instructions yet? | ||
| ojo
Member Username: ojo Post Number: 80 Registered: 3-2008 |
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 | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 1022 Registered: 11-2003 |
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. | ||
| flpete1uw
Advanced Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 214 Registered: 11-2011 |
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 | ||
| ojo
Member Username: ojo Post Number: 81 Registered: 3-2008 |
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 |
