An S-100 parts question

mad dog · Jul 8, 2010

I'm looking for a phase switch for my '74 S-100. Luckily the hole is unfilled, so if I can find the right part, it's an easy restore. Are these stock type items, or will I need to locate a vintage part?

Thanks for your help.

Michael D.

Hammer · Jul 8, 2010

Someone else will know better than me, but to my untrained eyes, these little $2.99 switches look pretty damn close!

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062503

hansmoust · Jul 8, 2010

Hammer said:
Someone else will know better than me, but to my untrained eyes, these little $2.99 switches look pretty damn close!

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062503

Hello mad dog,

No, that would not be the right switch! What you need is a 'Double Pole, Double Throw' miniature switch, also known as DPDT switch. Make sure you get the 2-position one. There's also a 3-position version, which would give you no sound in the middle position.

Good luck!

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

Hammer · Jul 8, 2010

hansmoust said:
Hammer said:

Someone else will know better than me, but to my untrained eyes, these little $2.99 switches look pretty damn close!

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062503

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Hello mad dog,

No, that would not be the right switch! What you need is a 'Double Pole, Double Throw' miniature switch, also known as DPDT switch. Make sure you get the 2-position one. There's also a 3-position version, which would give you no sound in the middle position.

Good luck!

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

Doh! Linked the wrong one...whoops. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062499 Too many tabs open at once.

Thunderface · Jul 8, 2010

While we're on the subject of S-100 parts, does anyone out there have an Adjustomatic bridge that would fit a '73 S-100 DeLuxe, which is en route to me as I type?

danerectal · Jul 8, 2010

Let me look, and I just may. I seem to remember a couple of them sitting around with the rest of my Guildy-bits.

Thunderface · Jul 8, 2010

Danester, if you have one you'd be willing to part with -- get it, part with -- I will install you for President of the Cool Kid's Club, which I can do since I created and maintain the Owner's Roster. Still a far cry from Qvart's S-100 serial number database, but it's still fun to look at.

mad dog · Jul 9, 2010

Thanks Hans and Hammer!

And speaking of Guild parts, Dane outdid himself on my behalf, fashioning a replacement back cover plate for my S-90. He gets my vote for "Humanitarian of the Year - Guild solidbody division." Just got it last night.

Dane is the best. I love this place!!

MD

danerectal · Jul 9, 2010

Thanks, MD. You're tops.

Facial - I have the old bridge that came on my 1970. I replaced it with a gold plated one (along with gold plated everything else), so it's an extra. I also have one that uses phillips head screws rather than the thumb screws that you normally see, but for that reason it stays here. PM sent.

Thunderface · Jul 9, 2010

mad dog said:
Thanks Hans and Hammer!

And speaking of Guild parts, Dane outdid himself on my behalf, fashioning a replacement back cover plate for my S-90. He gets my vote for "Humanitarian of the Year - Guild solidbody division." Just got it last night.

Dane is the best. I love this place!!

MD

I second that motion. Thanks Dane for checking, finding and having an Adjustomatic. I've got no problems with the mojo inflicted by someone esle, but I do like them to be original, or at least close to original. It arrives Tuesday!

Default · Jul 9, 2010

Mmmm, that girl's got some character! I feel more comfortable with a less than perfect guitar.

Thunderface · Jul 13, 2010

danerectal said:
Facial - I have the old bridge that came on my 1970. I replaced it with a gold plated one (along with gold plated everything else), so it's an extra. I also have one that uses phillips head screws rather than the thumb screws that you normally see, but for that reason it stays here. PM sent.

Dane, the old replacement bridge practically fell off, and from the looks of it, I'm thinking your Adjustomatic might work. I do have the metal recessed posts.

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