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Metric Toggle Switch
Description
Metric Toggle SwitchA chrome-plated double-pole 3-way switch, popular in guitars made outside the USA. Fits 2-pickup guitars.
Each switch includes
Black and cream plastic knob
Knurled mounting nut
Flat washer
Wiring diagram
Straight toggle switch dimensions
Thread
M12 x 1.0
Threaded portion
5/16"
(7.94mm)
Required mounting hole diameter
1/2"
(12.70mm)
Required body cavity depth
Firsthand experiences
Comments from forums and Reddit
Discussed in Toggle Switch for Danelectro? in the TalkBass community
LoveThatBass
I think it is a 3 position pickup selector switch similar to this one: Metric Toggle Switch - StewMacI believe that is what you have on these basses. It may or may not look like this but Pickup selector is bridge/ both/ Neck selector. I don't get on/off/on either ... more
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