"Kill Switch" Miasma

Metahedron · 02-09-2007, 05:07 PM

Through the course of my career I discovered the curious phenomena of utilizing a Gibson's pickup selector as a rhythmic device. Shortly after demonstrating for a friend I had been made aware that the likes of Jimmy Page and Tom Morello had utilized it thusly as well. My fascination only grew of course, and I had still been developing technique around it until the ramifications to the toggle switch became more and more evident. The three way toggle is far from the most comfortable solution, it gradually loosens with great ease, and occasionally produces metal debris when played swiftly. This dissatisfaction seemed something I would simply have to tolerate until I discovered an example of Buckethead's use of a similar modification.
Proceed to the following if you are not familiar:
Jordan(live)
Buckethead Lesson Figures
...regardless, this made the inconveniences of the toggle appear avoidable; which is why I am presently seeking an alternate solution. Does anyone have any recommendations?
My primary objectives are to have a switch that kills whatever configuration of pickups completely(as opposed to merely switching between a sounding pickup and a "killed" pickup)when engaged while requiring minimal effort to switch. Like Buckethead's it would be most convenient to have it release for me in some kind of spring mechanism. I would definitely be content with Buckethead's switch, if anyone could prescribe a manufacturer or distributor producing a similar item to me(though I suspect that to be unlikely).

Drew · 02-09-2007, 05:10 PM

None, but rep points for your useage of "miasma."

nitelightboy · 02-09-2007, 05:12 PM

You should PM JPMDan....I believe he recently did this mod on one of his guitars.

Stitch · 02-09-2007, 05:23 PM

I thought a Miamsa was a pungent gas that caused disease?

Does this switch do something else i don't know about?

A touch sensitive Kaoss-pad type thing would be cool. You could map which pickup or coil to kill or play depending on where you tapped...

JPMDan · 02-09-2007, 05:31 PM

www.mouser.com

you can buy momentary push buttons that do the same effect, I have one installed in my H207 and it works excellent, you push the button and hold it to turn off, when you let go it turns back on.

Metahedron · 02-09-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPMDan

www.mouser.com

you can buy momentary push buttons that do the same effect, I have one installed in my H207 and it works excellent, you push the button and hold it to turn off, when you let go it turns back on.

I truly apreciate it brother.
Would you happen to have a product number or keyword?

metalking · 02-09-2007, 05:46 PM

just so you know, i read ur post an you sound really really inteligent lol, do you study english or something by any chance?

JPMDan · 02-09-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metahedron

I truly apreciate it brother.
Would you happen to have a product number or keyword?

sure do, let me get it for ya. There's 3 of them black red or silver button.

part # - Color - Price

10PA322 - Red Button - 2.91
10PA323 - Black Button - 2.91
107-3029-EVX - Silver Button - 3.51

Metahedron · 02-09-2007, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stitch216

I thought a Miamsa was a pungent gas that caused disease?

Does this switch do something else i don't know about?

A touch sensitive Kaoss-pad type thing would be cool. You could map which pickup or coil to kill or play depending on where you tapped...

Obviously, what else are guitars for... n00b
(only joking of course.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

None, but rep points for your useage of "miasma."

Always gratifying to impose some judicious lingual repertoire, eh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalking

just so you know, i read ur post an you sound really really inteligent lol, do you study english or something by any chance?

Why thank you; it all originates at the electromagnetic decay resting beneath the finger tips at any given moment(no, not in any unorthodox manner.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPMDan

sure do, let me get it for ya. There's 3 of them black red or silver button.

part # - Color - Price

10PA322 - Red Button - 2.91
10PA323 - Black Button - 2.91
107-3029-EVX - Silver Button - 3.51

This has been extremely helpful.
Now if you could be so kind as to provide me with several details...
Would you know whether or not this would fit in place of a Les Paul's Toggle hole without additional drilling?
Is the silver comparable to chrome or metal flake?
I recognize several alternate versions of this switch in their .pdf catalog, can anything be said about these others?

Stitch · 02-09-2007, 07:19 PM

+rep!
Haha dude, i haven't seen those videos in ages! The first one is the funniest...
But still...i don't understand your use of Miasma...

I not thick eever, befur ne1 sez i is...

02-09-2007, 05:07 PM	#1
Metahedron ((952)³ + (-951)³) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 50 Real Name: Wesley Miller Main Seven: Custom Strat VII Rig: JC-120 & V-Twin Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	"Kill Switch" Miasma Through the course of my career I discovered the curious phenomena of utilizing a Gibson's pickup selector as a rhythmic device. Shortly after demonstrating for a friend I had been made aware that the likes of Jimmy Page and Tom Morello had utilized it thusly as well. My fascination only grew of course, and I had still been developing technique around it until the ramifications to the toggle switch became more and more evident. The three way toggle is far from the most comfortable solution, it gradually loosens with great ease, and occasionally produces metal debris when played swiftly. This dissatisfaction seemed something I would simply have to tolerate until I discovered an example of Buckethead's use of a similar modification. Proceed to the following if you are not familiar: Jordan(live) Buckethead Lesson Figures ...regardless, this made the inconveniences of the toggle appear avoidable; which is why I am presently seeking an alternate solution. Does anyone have any recommendations? My primary objectives are to have a switch that kills whatever configuration of pickups completely(as opposed to merely switching between a sounding pickup and a "killed" pickup)when engaged while requiring minimal effort to switch. Like Buckethead's it would be most convenient to have it release for me in some kind of spring mechanism. I would definitely be content with Buckethead's switch, if anyone could prescribe a manufacturer or distributor producing a similar item to me(though I suspect that to be unlikely).

02-09-2007, 05:10 PM	#2
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02-09-2007, 05:12 PM	#3
nitelightboy I poop in shoes. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 4,189 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: LTD SC-607 Rig: Madison Divinity Thanked: 18	You should PM JPMDan....I believe he recently did this mod on one of his guitars. I am the mask you wear.

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Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 7,130 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 110	I thought a Miamsa was a pungent gas that caused disease? Does this switch do something else i don't know about? A touch sensitive Kaoss-pad type thing would be cool. You could map which pickup or coil to kill or play depending on where you tapped...

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JPMDan Dis fuckin' guy... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 5,494 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Conklin GTG-7T Rig: A. Reactor 112+PodXT Thanked: 42	www.mouser.com you can buy momentary push buttons that do the same effect, I have one installed in my H207 and it works excellent, you push the button and hold it to turn off, when you let go it turns back on.

02-09-2007, 05:46 PM	#7
metalking turn it up lads... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colchester, UK Posts: 52 Real Name: james Main Seven: BCR warlock Rig: bosGT8>RH150>rak>cab Thanked: 0	just so you know, i read ur post an you sound really really inteligent lol, do you study english or something by any chance?

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Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 7,130 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 110	+rep! Haha dude, i haven't seen those videos in ages! The first one is the funniest... But still...i don't understand your use of Miasma... I not thick eever, befur ne1 sez i is...


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