Where to find custom-made toggle switches?

DrNewcenstein · 11th June 2008, 09:11 AM

Hi all, new guy here.

I'm on a quest of sorts. I've searched various places for quite a while and can't seem to find the exact switch I'm looking for, so I'm going to have to resort to finding someone who can custom-make it. As far as I know, it's not something that's ever been made, or at least if it was, it wasn't popular enough to still be in regular production.

Anyway, if anyone knows of a manufacturer of custom toggle switches (Gibson Les Paul 3-way style, not the bladed Fender type), I'd be grateful for the contact info.

Cheers

paully · 11th June 2008, 09:12 PM

Your best bets are Gibson direct or Switchcraft. Here's a typical 3 pickup Gibson diagram:

.

Switchcraft is a great source for any stacked switch type. Follow this link:

Welcome to Switchcraft! Consistently Excellent since 1946!

Home page > Switches > Lever Switches > LEV-R Switch Series 12000

There is also a switching configuration page at the site.

Happy hunting!

Best, Paul

DrNewcenstein · 11th June 2008, 09:51 PM

Thanks, but I've already been through Switchcraft's site - they didn't have what I was looking for, and I don't recall ever receiving a response from them when I asked about a custom ordered switch.

I found this place in an industrial catalog: Welcome to IDEC site

They have a switch similar to what I'm looking for, but it mounts in a hole that's 1.5" in diameter, which is just a smidge bigger than the typical Gibson toggle hole

Was hoping for more variety in custom fabricators.

paully · 12th June 2008, 12:25 AM

Good luck. Unless you're a little more forthcoming with what you're looking for and the specs/application, you're probably not going to get a whole bunch of responses.

Paul

DrNewcenstein · 12th June 2008, 11:42 AM

Yeah, that's the catch, though. I can't be too specific without giving away the design/application, and I'd be giving away a potential fortune.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Custom Made Keyboard Stands	Bandito9	So much gear, so little time!	1	31st January 2008 12:02 AM
Seek Neve toggle switches	David Kulka	Geekslutz forum	2	3rd March 2007 02:30 AM
where can i get custom made la-2a cables and 1176	themucka	High end	2	4th December 2006 06:07 PM
Custom made panels	Steamy Williams	So much gear, so little time!	7	19th August 2006 04:52 PM
Custom made panels	Steamy Williams	Geekslutz forum	0	19th August 2006 03:50 PM

11th June 2008, 09:11 AM	#1
DrNewcenstein Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	Where to find custom-made toggle switches? Hi all, new guy here. I'm on a quest of sorts. I've searched various places for quite a while and can't seem to find the exact switch I'm looking for, so I'm going to have to resort to finding someone who can custom-make it. As far as I know, it's not something that's ever been made, or at least if it was, it wasn't popular enough to still be in regular production. Anyway, if anyone knows of a manufacturer of custom toggle switches (Gibson Les Paul 3-way style, not the bladed Fender type), I'd be grateful for the contact info. Cheers

11th June 2008, 09:12 PM	#2
paully Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 534	Your best bets are Gibson direct or Switchcraft. Here's a typical 3 pickup Gibson diagram: . Switchcraft is a great source for any stacked switch type. Follow this link: Welcome to Switchcraft! Consistently Excellent since 1946! Home page > Switches > Lever Switches > LEV-R Switch Series 12000 There is also a switching configuration page at the site. Happy hunting! Best, Paul __________________ WADAYAKNOW.. For the first time in my life, I'm wrong again!

12th June 2008, 12:25 AM	#4
paully Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 534	Good luck. Unless you're a little more forthcoming with what you're looking for and the specs/application, you're probably not going to get a whole bunch of responses. Paul __________________ WADAYAKNOW.. For the first time in my life, I'm wrong again!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

11th June 2008, 09:51 PM	#3
DrNewcenstein Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks, but I've already been through Switchcraft's site - they didn't have what I was looking for, and I don't recall ever receiving a response from them when I asked about a custom ordered switch. I found this place in an industrial catalog: Welcome to IDEC site They have a switch similar to what I'm looking for, but it mounts in a hole that's 1.5" in diameter, which is just a smidge bigger than the typical Gibson toggle hole Was hoping for more variety in custom fabricators.

12th June 2008, 11:42 AM	#5
DrNewcenstein Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	Yeah, that's the catch, though. I can't be too specific without giving away the design/application, and I'd be giving away a potential fortune.