SLSMG Passive -> Active: Input jack?

[cixelsyd]

This jack appears to have an extra conductor that isn't connected to anything... does that mean it's actually a stereo jack, and I don't have to replace it in order to move to Active EMGs?

[RobRR]

Yes, it is a stereo jack, so youre good to go! My SLSMG had the stereo jack as well with the original junk HZ's.

[cixelsyd]

Awesome, thanks! I don't suppose you know which EMG switch I should order to replace the 3way here? I'd rather go with the fully solderless install, just for neatness. I'm not afraid of soldering, but having ZERO solder I think would be kind of awesome. Thye make a "Strat style" and a "Tele style", but I don't see much difference between the two. I've heard of people buying switches as replacements, though, that didn't fit properly. Any input would be most appreciated.

[RobRR]

It would be a standard strat switch. Any reson youre replacing it?

[cixelsyd]

Only because EMG makes switches that you can use with their solderless install system, and I'd rather not have a hybrid soldered/solderless install The existing switch works fine, I just think it would look nicer to go full solderless.

[RobRR]

Ah... well then youll want the strat style switch.

Personally, I think the solderless install is pure blasphemy. Soldering isnt hard to do, and once you learn how to do it properly, you can do alot of cool wiring stuff yourself. I bet I can install a standard soldered EMG set faster than someone can do the solderless bs, and my install will look 100% better. Remember, with solderless, you cant cut anything to length... youre stuck with what they gave you. Just my opinion though!

[cixelsyd]

That's a good point on the length thing... Yeah I'm not afraid of a soldering iron, I did all the wiring in my Kelly. I just figure it will look nicer to go all solderless if any of it will be. Thanks for your help!

[cixelsyd]

For the record, the strat style switch (S3) does have the correct screwhole spacing, but it is actually too tall to fit into the SLSMG control cavity without modification. I had to take the Dremel to mine to get it to fit in there. It works, though!