Epiphone/Gibson 3way

[bubs_42]

OK, I have an Epi LP that co-worker wanted me to change out the 3way for him. It has a sealed 3way in it that is unlike the standard 3ways that i've seen. I went by the local shop and they did not have one like it so I bought a standard 3way like is in most hamers. After installing the switch it doesn't work alot of buzzing like its not grounded and little to no volume from the pickups. I've checked all my connections and didn't get anywhere. Stupid me I didn't plug the guitar in before I started and someone has been in it before me from the looks of the mismatched pots and tape. I know at least it had signal because I tuned it.

Do I have to used that exact switch or did I just F-up some where?

[Turdus]

I've owned a few Japanese LP style guitars that had a sealed pickup selector. Take a look at the 2nd diagram in this link:

http://www.1728.com/guitar.htm

The switch I mentioned was rectangular, and the lugs identical to this drawing. I got a replacement off of Ebay for $5 or so.

That said, I don't think there's anything special about it, other than it looks different. You should be able to wire a standand switch the same.

[gtone]

Man am I disappointed - with a thread title like that, thought we were going to see some kinda pron for sure!