ikay Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Does anyone know where I can buy a mini toggle switch (DPDT on-on) in black instead of chrome? Like the one in the picture (from Stewmac in the US). I've scoured the web and all the regular UK guitar parts suppliers but can only find them in chrome. Any suggestions gratefully received! Thanks [attachment=97960:Mini_Toggle_Switche.jpg] Edited January 23, 2012 by ikay Quote
discreet Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Hmm... you could always get a black cover for a chrome one... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Miniature-Mini-Toggle-Switch-Waterproof-Cover-Cap-31-/290571829881?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a76e4279#ht_1822wt_954"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Miniature-Mini-Toggle-Switch-Waterproof-Cover-Cap-31-/290571829881?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a76e4279#ht_1822wt_954[/url] Quote
ikay Posted January 23, 2012 Author Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks for the idea. I'd much prefer to get a black metal one though. I'm really surprised I can't find any over here, surely someone must do them ... Quote
bartelby Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) There's these: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-ON-OFF-ON-DPDT-MINI-SWITCH-GUITAR-BASS-/230657272036?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35b43ea8e4"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35b43ea8e4[/url] bit expensive though.. [url="http://www.luthierssupplies.co.uk/"]http://www.luthierssupplies.co.uk/[/url] has them in black chrome Look under Pickup selector switches then micro switches for coil switching or these: [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/MINI_SWITCH_ON%7COFF%7CON_BLACK_WDE10B"]http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/MINI_SWITCH_ON%7COFF%7CON_BLACK_WDE10B[/url] or here: [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/electronics/switches/mini-switch-dpdt-on-on-2-p-4055.html"]http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/electronics/switches/mini-switch-dpdt-on-on-2-p-4055.html[/url]. Edited January 23, 2012 by bartelby Quote
ikay Posted January 23, 2012 Author Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks bartelby. The ebay and Allparts switches have flat/rectangular section toggles, I'd prefer a slim round toggle (like the Stewmac pic) to match what it's replacing. The WD one is close but the only black one they do is three way on-off-on - I'm after a two-way on-on. No pic on the Luthiers Supplies page so I'll give them a call and investigate further. Cheers Quote
ikay Posted January 23, 2012 Author Posted January 23, 2012 Just called Luthiers Supplies, they have no stock of the black DPDT micro switch and none on order. Apparently source them from Japan and delivery takes several months! So still looking ... Quote
bartelby Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1327326428' post='1509302'] Thanks bartelby. The ebay and Allparts switches have flat/rectangular section toggles, I'd prefer a slim round toggle (like the Stewmac pic) to match what it's replacing. The WD one is close but the only black one they do is three way on-off-on - I'm after a two-way on-on. No pic on the Luthiers Supplies page so I'll give them a call and investigate further. Cheers [/quote] [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1327326946' post='1509311'] Just called Luthiers Supplies, they have no stock of the black DPDT micro switch and none on order. Apparently source them from Japan and delivery takes several months! So still looking ... [/quote] I thought it was a bit too easy! Quote
ikay Posted January 23, 2012 Author Posted January 23, 2012 Eureka! I rang WD Music and they also have the on-on version in black and in stock. Link below for anyone who wants to bookmark it for future ref: http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/MINI_SWITCH_ON|ON_BLACK_WDE9B Thanks for your help Quote
ikay Posted January 23, 2012 Author Posted January 23, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1327327408' post='1509318'] Why not just order it from Stewmac, then? They estimate four days delivery to the UK. [/quote] That's using DHL Express which costs $25, about three times what the switch costs!. Regular USPS delivery is $10 and takes 2-4 weeks. Quote
bartelby Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1327327597' post='1509324'] Eureka! I rang WD Music and they also have the on-on version in black and in stock. Link below for anyone who wants to bookmark it for future ref: [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/MINI_SWITCH_ON|ON_BLACK_WDE9B"]http://www.wdmusic.c...|ON_BLACK_WDE9B[/url] Thanks for your help [/quote] Ha, I didn't click to see the second page of switches... Quote
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