Fender 3-Position Vintage-Style Stratocaster/Telecaster Pickup Selector Switch

Nice solid switch that should last a long time.

Easy to install, smooth and worked well

Used this on a custom telecaster build. Great performance. No noise. Smooth movements

Instalado y funcionado perfecto

I’m normally all for the cheapest possible solution, but in this case I definitely think the extra couple bucks for a genuine Fender product was worth it. The tension on the switch is just right, and although I don’t love the more complex wiring compared to a “normal” three way switch I had no trouble soldering it in. For some folks, this would provide more options for phases/coil tapping or whatever but I kept it simple with traditional wiring. The bracket to mount it is of higher quality than the one this replaced (had stripped the threads on my original switch) so I am confident that it’s gonna last as long as the rest of the guitar.

I have a c.1986 C.F.Martin Stinger tele style electric guitar with a neck single-coil and bridge humbucker. It had an original Asian made switch that needed to be replaced. I got the Fender one and found the screw holes were wider than my stock switch. The Fender is undoubtedly designed for fully US made guitars due to it's larger size. The new switch looked well made so I just decided to drill-out wider spaced holes on the plate and I'm glad I did. It was a breeze wiring in the new one (this was my first time ever attempting it). I just googled a wiring diagram and there it was. It works just as it should and is more robust than my original. I'm very satisfied.

It's a switch. It switches between three things. What more can you want really? I suppose you could ask for more if you're looking for a five way switch, but then you're just in the wrong spot.I didn't bother doing a whole lot of research on this before purchase. I figure the fine folk at Fender have probably made a few switches in their day, so they probably know a thing or two about it. I just wanted something that would switch between pickups anyway, and this does it.Even with my limited skills, it was pretty easy to wire up after looking up a few schematics online. If you have halfway decent motor skills, and an equally acceptable soldering iron, you shouldn't have any trouble. Unless of course you're like me and wire it backwards, which still works, but looks a little funny. I just say it gives it character, and pretend I meant to do it that way, so don't tell anyone.That's not why I took off the star though. That was my fault. I took off a star for two other reasons.1) While the mounting holes lined up fine, the screws were a little wide for the plate for my guitar (affinity tele). I had to drill out the mounting plate on the guitar to widen the holes. After that it mounted fine.2) Whatever the plastic thingy that goes onto the top is called, doesn't fit snugly. More than once it has fallen off while switching, and I've had to race my dog for it. I could put a dab of glue on it, but that just creates a hassle if I ever decide to remove or replace the switch later.Other than that, you really can't go wrong with this item. It switches as promised, and feels pretty solid.

Excellent quality switch.