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how easy would it be to install a kill switch in my Ibanez s-520.i know the switches themselves can be pretty cheap.is this a DIY job or would i be better off getting it done professionally?

Really easy to install if a) You are comfortable with simple electronics b) You are comfortable with soldering c) You are comfortable with drilling a hole in your guitar A kill switch is simply a switch on the live wire going to the guitar output that shunts it to ground. Easy peasy really.

sounds good.was looking for guides on the net but could not find any for my guitar. but as long as its easy enough im happy.thanks for the advice

Quote: Originally Posted by kev_s88 how easy would it be to install a kill switch in my Ibanez s-520.i know the switches themselves can be pretty cheap.is this a DIY job or would i be better off getting it done professionally? It's pretty easy to do. The concept is to switch your guitars "hot" lead to ...

Quote: Originally Posted by kev_s88 how easy would it be to install a kill switch in my Ibanez s-520.i know the switches themselves can be pretty cheap.is this a DIY job or would i be better off getting it done professionally? It's pretty easy to do. The concept is to switch your guitars "hot" lead to ground...

I would actually recommend a DPST switch. That way, you can put the live from the amp to ground - this kills any chance of hum which is possible if you just discount, especially if it's a cheaper guitar.

Quote: Originally Posted by feylya I would actually recommend a DPST switch. That way, you can put the live from the amp to ground - this kills any chance of hum which is possible if you just discount, especially if it's a cheaper guitar. I'm not sure I get you, where's the second pole coming from?

Quote: Originally Posted by feylya I would actually recommend a DPST switch. That way, you can put the live from the amp to ground - this kills any chance of hum which is possible if you just discount, especially if it's a cheaper guitar. I'm not sure I get you, where's the second pole coming from?

Quote: Originally Posted by feylya I would actually recommend a DPST switch. That way, you can put the live from the amp to ground - this kills any chance of hum which is possible if you just discount, especially if it's a cheaper guitar. well i wouldnt consider my guitar to be of the cheaper variety but it ...

Quote: Originally Posted by feylya I would actually recommend a DPST switch. That way, you can put the live from the amp to ground - this kills any chance of hum which is possible if you just discount, especially if it's a cheaper guitar. well i wouldnt consider my guitar to be of the cheaper variety but it ...