Loose toggle switch

[Guest mgoetting]

I've wrestled with pup toggle switches that get wobbly in the middle position. I hate to replace the switch because of the hassle. Bending the "whatevever they're calleds" so that there is bidirectional pressure can get dicey.

 

I hate to leave it rattling only because the buzzing it annoying. Of course the noise goes away as soon as I flip it to either pup.

 

Advice?

[Thundersteel]

Of course the noise goes away as soon as I flip it to either pup.

 

I think you just answered your own question.

 

 

Seriously, it's probably easier to install a new, quality-made switch.

[602a]

Mark be careful if this is a older and well used switch. I did the same about 2 weeks ago on my Explorer and ended up breaking the side guides on the switch. It is a whole lot easier for you to just go by the factory and get one.

[kbp810]

I hope this wasn't the one I sent you a while back, I think it was still new/never used

 

As already said above, sounds like you might as well throw a new one in

[H]

Hi Mark,

 

Get yourself a Switchcraft switch from eBay; you'll need to take a look inside to work out whether it's a long or short version.

 

It's about 15 minutes careful work to remove the old one and put in the new. Try it - you'd be surprised how straightforward these things can be and how much you pay for the privilege of having someone else do it. The satisfaction of doing something like this is huge, believe me

[Guest mgoetting]

I hope this wasn't the one I sent you a while back, I think it was still new/never used

 

As already said above, sounds like you might as well throw a new one in

 

 

That one is on standby. It does not wobble.

 

H says it's 15 minutes. For me, I have to clean off my workbench to make room and put a thick blanket on it.

 

Fortunately, I don't have to pull off the pup to reach to the toggle. Unfortunately, once I do this project, no guitar will be safe. I'm going to put in some push-pulls for splitting and new pups.

[golferwave]

I'd bet the guys at the factory would do it for you.

[Kuz]

Broken record from me, Mark...... Call Heritage.