Natman Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I have to figure out a way to get 2 mini switches on my Hamer Newport and I would really prefer not to drill into it. So I thought there might be a way to get them mounted on something that would fit inside the guitar, with the switches sticking out of the f-hole. Does anyone have an idea how I might pull this off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudz Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 You could get 2 metal or wood brackets tape on and have holes in those to mount the switches. You could also glue the bracket on for a more ermanent solution. You could also place them in a small project box and tape or glue that onto the body of the guitar. Drilling holes would be the best aestically and also wouldn't mess with the tone at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshvegas Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) how about clamping them like you'd clamp sound hole pickup onto an acoustic? that would work prettywell look pretty slick if done well and would be completely reversable. Edited March 16, 2008 by joshvegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natman Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Brilliant! I kept trying to figure out how to clamp it from the inside without gluing or screws, but that's a great compromise. Now to decide what to use. Maybe a little spring mechanism with foam pads.... I like I like! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHowell Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 I would do it like this: Two metal strips, aluminium is good, long enough to stradle the f-hole. Drill a hole through centre of both for the switch mounting threaded section. Put some foam pads on the end of each metal strip. Put into guitar with one strip under sound board and one above, Switch through both pieces then put washers and nut onto switch and tighten carefully. Foam will stop any scratching of the finish. Just make sure it won't react with the finish on your guitar! Some types of foam do! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshvegas Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 That's what i was thinking could not have described it in so few words though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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