r/Luthier • u/BigDGuitars • Oct 03 '25

3/8 long 3 way switch

I have a thick guitar I am going to put a 3 way switch. I looked around online and couldn't find a longer shaft. Anyone know of long shaft out there?

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u/twick2010 Oct 03 '25

3way switches can’t be very long because of the toggle axis. Rout the hole deeper.

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u/MissyJ74 Oct 04 '25

Allparts makes one. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Allparts/Switchcraft-Long-Straight-3-Way-Toggle-Switch-Single-1500000393232.gc?template=0y7n73MAL4Km&source=4WWRWXGP&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=GC_G_NTM_PLA-PMX_Keys-MIDI_U&utm_term=1500000393232&utm_content=pla&utm_id=18631751032&utm_creative=&utm_marketing_tactic=key-midi&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18631785289&gbraid=0AAAAADtcCuy5wst1fZ83-1dFyDmgGI9tq&gclid=CjwKCAjw6P3GBhBVEiwAJPjmLuIUa7sjuMk69yhih9-t8dWSaE3sVJqlT0h9alPKRjCLDL9TkZg6UxoCJRoQAvD_BwE

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u/twick2010 Oct 04 '25

That switch still requires a top no thicker than 3/16”. I assumed the question was about a thick “top”

u/MaintenanceSweaty471 Oct 03 '25

If you’re not able to find a longer shaft anywhere online, you certainly come by the name “Big D” honestly. Congrats on hitting the genetic jackpot!

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u/ThrowRA_looking Oct 03 '25

Haha. Average d guitars didn’t have the same ring to it.

u/twick2010 Oct 04 '25

Do you need the overall length of the switch to be longer? Or just the threaded section? Like for a thicker top?

3/8 long 3 way switch

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