Strat 5 Way Selector Problem

[PSY]

Hi,

I've just replaced the 5 way switch in a friend's Squire Strat Affinity. The original switch had started crapping out like the cheap switches do.

I bought one of the Oak switches off WD & followed this wiring diagram off the Fender site.

Right then... now on to my problem. The selector works in all positions & selects the correct pickup(s), but there a click & the sound drops out for a fraction of a second whilst switching.

I must have done something daft because I just tried using the volume pot & that also as a slight noise when turning it & the sound also drops out for a fraction

Any thoughts? I'm sure it's something obvious.. But I thought I best check before I take it to bits again.

Cheers,

Simon

[PSY]

Any ideas? Or any suggestion for other places to ask?

Cheers,

Simon

[Mike Sulzer]

Does it do this with any amplifier? The reason I ask is this sounds as though there could be a small dc voltage on the amp input which is getting back into the guitar. Just a possibility, but you might want to try another amp if you have not.

[PSY]

I've only tested it through a mixing desk so far because I just wanted to test it worked. I'll check I didn't have the phantom power when I get home. I'll try it through a proper amp too. I'll report back. Cheers.

[PSY]

Problem solved. I knew it'd be something daft... and it was. I'd tested the guitar just straight through my mixing desk... Turns out I had the phantom power turned on. Turned that off & the guitars works perfectly.