distortion in a guitar!

[aran.e666]

So I just finished my 'guitar o distortion' and I was wondering, since I have 2 switches (noe for bypass, one for 9v on/off) and it is annoying to hit both to turn the effect on. Any way to make this one switch. I thought a 3pdt switch would work but I dont know how to wire it up. Thanks

Aran

[aran.e666]

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[davent]

Couldn't you just use a stereo jack, for your guitar, to switch the power as you would in a battery powered pedal.

[aran.e666]

Thats actually a good idea il think about it. Sadly I drilled another hole to install a mini pot since it was very loud so I did it and since its a sealed pot when the pin snapped I couldn't use it so I just addded an led in its place and it works good. Thanks

Aran

[Muadzin]

This is what I used in one of my guitars, which has an internal fuzz factory.

3PDT toggle switch:

1. 4. 7.
2. 5. 8.
3. 6. 9.

Wiring:
1. empty
2. linked to 3.
3. see above
4. ground input from output jack. I also linked it through to the volume pot and the rest of my guitar, but if you want to wire its separately, go ahead.
5. input from volume pot
6. output to output jack
7. ground sent to distortion circuit
8. sent to distortion circuit input
9. return from distortion circuit output

This way with one toggle switch you can both disconnect the distortion circuit from your signal chain and switch its power off by disconnecting the ground connection. Assuming you've connected your battery ground to the output jack. I prefer this system over just using the stereo jack method with a DPDT switch or a DPDT push/pull pot, as that would mean the circuit would still draw power even when bypassed. Which in my guitar I do most of the time.

[aran.e666]

Very helpful reply, when I get a 3pdt, I will try this out!