Fender S-S-H Pickup Selector Switch

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Fender S-S-H Pickup Selector Switch
The Fender Stratocaster S-S-H Pickup Selector Switch.

How to use the Fender Stratocaster Pickup Selector Switch. The basic set-up is as follows:

  • 1st – (all the way down): – Bridge only
  • 2nd – Bridge + Middle
  • 3rd – Middle only
  • 4th – Middle + Neck
  • 5th – (all the way up) Neck only

There are variations, if you have a Fender Humbucker (See Above) in the bridge, it could involve splitting the HB. You can always tap your pick-up poles to see which are active in each position (the active one will give an audible click through your amp). As for tones, your ear should be your best guide. For the most part, bridge is on the treble, high end, side and neck on the lower, “bass” side. Personally, I like the 2 and 4 spots best.

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