Replacement Pickup Switch, Variax 300/600 Electric

36RPS1

Replacement Switch for the OEM Line6© Variax™ 300/600 Model Select Switch (5-Way “Pickup” Selector)

For the “Gen 1” Variax™ guitars, individual models within any of the 12 Model Banks (10 default models and 2 custom banks) are selected using the 5-Way “pickup” switch (You can consult the appropriate models’ “Pilot’s Guide” for specific details). As with any other mechanical switch, the contacts can become worn, or the mechanism can malfunction, necessitating the replacement of the switch. As Line6/Yamaha have abandoned the Variax™ guitars, parts are difficult to obtain, and new parts are almost nonexistent. The model switch for the 300/600 guitars incorporates an additional circuit and is not available through normal musical equipment suppliers (it is NOT a standard 'Strat' style switch).

The 36RPS1 will replace the OEM Variax™ switch with identical functionality (which is vastly different from other Industry-Standard configurations) and supply the necessary (programmed) voltages to the Main Printed-Circuit Board (MPCB) in the guitar. After installation the switch is easier to remove for cleaning, as it is converted to a “plug-In” configuration during replacement.

NOTE: Replacement of this switch is not simple or particularly easy; reasonable soldering skills, along with disassembly and reassembly of the guitar, are required. It is, however, straightforward and does not require any reprogramming of the MPCB. Detailed instructions for each step are included with the switch when purchased.

Package Contents: 1x-36RPS1 switch, 2x-mounting screws, 1x-"plug-in" connection wiring, 1x-instructions, 1x-certification of R values, and 1x custom H & H Guitars switch cap (blue).

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