Dick Dale Wiring

artdecade

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Posted on May 06 2013 01:11 PM

... anyone have a schematic? It'd be even cooler if you had one that actually had functioning tone controls! Ha. I don't mind installing a mini-switch or a push/pull knob. Either way works for me!

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normj

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Posted on May 06 2013 01:33 PM

artdecade wrote: anyone have a schematic?

No, I don't have a schematic.

It'd be even cooler if you had one that actually had functioning tone controls!

I do have a Custom Shop Dick Dale Signature Strat. I would be glad to make a drawing of the electronics for you or photos. Would that help?

Talk to you later,
Norm

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artdecade

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Posted on May 06 2013 02:04 PM

That would be awesome, but before pulling things apart maybe someone will have a link to one already available. I'd hate for you to do extra work if it isn't required!

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LeeVanCleef

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Posted on May 06 2013 03:05 PM

artdecade wrote:

That would be awesome, but before pulling things apart maybe someone will have a link to one already available. I'd hate for you to do extra work if it isn't required!

Just found that. It's supposed to be the DD signature strat wiring schem, but I have no idea if it's correct.

More info there.

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normj

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Posted on May 06 2013 06:18 PM

Hope those show you what you need. If you have any questions or need a different photo, just let me know.

Talk to you later,
Norm

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normj

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Posted on May 06 2013 08:58 PM

That diagram has some issues. The two way switch on my DD Strat has only 2 leads running from the 3-way switch. If I interpret that diagram correctly, that toggle switch will activate the bridge and middle pickups together anytime it is thrown. Also, it looks to me that the volume pot is activated only by the toggle switch. Switch off and no volume control.

The switch on the DD Strat is not that way. It is a switch that by-passes position 3 on the 3-way switch to engage the neck and middle pickups together. The volume control works on my DD Strat wherther the 2-way switch is off or on.

Tou can verify that by reading the specs for the guitar at Fender's web site.
http://www.fender.com/custom-shop/series/custom-artist/dick-dale-signature-stratocaster/

Later,
Norm

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artdecade

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Posted on May 07 2013 08:06 AM

Thanks for the pics! That is super appreciated!

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normj

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Posted on May 07 2013 08:09 AM

Glad to help. If you need any more information, just ask. The article linked in that answer with the diagrag is pretty inaccurate as you can see. I tried to take photos from different angles so you can get a good idea how the wires run.

Talk to you later,
Norm

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joebonni

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Posted on Jun 16 2014 10:39 AM

you could always make a strat with middle and neck pickups connected to a volume control that would be cool. most guitarist play only one position on the switch anyway and with surf guitar that would work just great.....

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JObeast

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Posted on Jun 16 2014 12:22 PM

Check out Guitarnutz forum. Folks there are really knowledgeable and free with helpful advice. I asked about a scheme and someone made an accurate drawing in color for me right away. Following the drawing exactly, I got good results

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vintagesurfdude

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Posted on Jun 17 2014 01:41 AM

With all of the schematics on the Fender support page, why that one isn't listed is beyond me.....

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joebonni

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Posted on Jun 18 2014 10:04 PM

Yeah I wonder why it's not some big secret or something if you write dick he will tell you himself....... But since he went to that switch format he almost always uses it cause there is no noise that's why I said just hook up the two pickups and one volume.......

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artdecade Joined: Aug 30, 2012 Posts: 399 Twangsville	Posted on May 06 2013 01:11 PM ... anyone have a schematic? It'd be even cooler if you had one that actually had functioning tone controls! Ha. I don't mind installing a mini-switch or a push/pull knob. Either way works for me! — To Boldly go where no Tiki has gone before... Top
normj Joined: Apr 26, 2010 Posts: 882 central Indiana	Posted on May 06 2013 01:33 PM artdecade wrote: anyone have a schematic? No, I don't have a schematic. It'd be even cooler if you had one that actually had functioning tone controls! I do have a Custom Shop Dick Dale Signature Strat. I would be glad to make a drawing of the electronics for you or photos. Would that help? Talk to you later, Norm Top
artdecade Joined: Aug 30, 2012 Posts: 399 Twangsville	Posted on May 06 2013 02:04 PM That would be awesome, but before pulling things apart maybe someone will have a link to one already available. I'd hate for you to do extra work if it isn't required! — To Boldly go where no Tiki has gone before... Top
LeeVanCleef Joined: Oct 05, 2011 Posts: 744 France	Posted on May 06 2013 03:05 PM artdecade wrote: That would be awesome, but before pulling things apart maybe someone will have a link to one already available. I'd hate for you to do extra work if it isn't required! Just found that. It's supposed to be the DD signature strat wiring schem, but I have no idea if it's correct. More info there. — Old punks never die... They just become surf rockers. Top
normj Joined: Apr 26, 2010 Posts: 882 central Indiana	Posted on May 06 2013 06:18 PM Hope those show you what you need. If you have any questions or need a different photo, just let me know. Talk to you later, Norm Top
normj Joined: Apr 26, 2010 Posts: 882 central Indiana	Posted on May 06 2013 08:58 PM That diagram has some issues. The two way switch on my DD Strat has only 2 leads running from the 3-way switch. If I interpret that diagram correctly, that toggle switch will activate the bridge and middle pickups together anytime it is thrown. Also, it looks to me that the volume pot is activated only by the toggle switch. Switch off and no volume control. The switch on the DD Strat is not that way. It is a switch that by-passes position 3 on the 3-way switch to engage the neck and middle pickups together. The volume control works on my DD Strat wherther the 2-way switch is off or on. Tou can verify that by reading the specs for the guitar at Fender's web site. http://www.fender.com/custom-shop/series/custom-artist/dick-dale-signature-stratocaster/ Later, Norm Top
artdecade Joined: Aug 30, 2012 Posts: 399 Twangsville	Posted on May 07 2013 08:06 AM Thanks for the pics! That is super appreciated! — To Boldly go where no Tiki has gone before... Top
normj Joined: Apr 26, 2010 Posts: 882 central Indiana	Posted on May 07 2013 08:09 AM Glad to help. If you need any more information, just ask. The article linked in that answer with the diagrag is pretty inaccurate as you can see. I tried to take photos from different angles so you can get a good idea how the wires run. Talk to you later, Norm Top
joebonni Joined: Feb 26, 2014 Posts: 68 Los Angeles, CA	Posted on Jun 16 2014 10:39 AM you could always make a strat with middle and neck pickups connected to a volume control that would be cool. most guitarist play only one position on the switch anyway and with surf guitar that would work just great..... Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Jun 16 2014 12:22 PM Check out Guitarnutz forum. Folks there are really knowledgeable and free with helpful advice. I asked about a scheme and someone made an accurate drawing in color for me right away. Following the drawing exactly, I got good results — Squink Out! Top
vintagesurfdude Joined: Nov 28, 2011 Posts: 795 Prescott Valley, AZ	Posted on Jun 17 2014 01:41 AM With all of the schematics on the Fender support page, why that one isn't listed is beyond me..... Top
joebonni Joined: Feb 26, 2014 Posts: 68 Los Angeles, CA	Posted on Jun 18 2014 10:04 PM Yeah I wonder why it's not some big secret or something if you write dick he will tell you himself....... But since he went to that switch format he almost always uses it cause there is no noise that's why I said just hook up the two pickups and one volume....... Top

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