Seems like a great idea. I have kill switches on some of my guitars but for me it wasn't much of a risk as I simply omitted the tone pots (which I never touch unless it's to ensure they are maxed).

Is there a version that works with a Strat style output jack?

 

I never touched tone controls much before, I built that 5F1 and now I know why Leo put them on a guitar as well as the volume control.

 

You could modify the input jack to perform the "Kill" function, without the use of a Tidbit.
When you push on the plug, it breaks contact, springing back and re connecting when you release.

 

In theory, it seems like a reasonable way to try out a kill switch. At the same time, the location is somewhat specific to certain guitars. And those locations and guitars may not represent what sort of location would be optimal for the user.

Again, a plausible idea, but it's hard to know if it serves as an incentive, or a disincentive. I mean, imagine moving the volume control to the upper bout where the pickup switch is on a Les Paul or similar. Would that "work" for all players, or would it be perceived as an obstacle to fluid playing?

 

Further to this, a good sideways yank on the patch cord could snap that PCB. Be sure to tuck your cord through the strap for strain releif.

Otherwise a neat idea that may work rather well for some and rather tidy for a pretty much DIY out of readily available parts.

 

That's why I like the "bi-directional" control I keep harping on about. Having a rolloff that doesn't remove the vocal quality of the pickup is nice. It's like being able to adjust from "gloss" to "semi-satin" finish, as opposed to "matte".

 

The funny thing is, I use a kill switch very rarely, but even so, more than I ever would use a tone pot on a guitar.

This is one I built in that way.

 

• 瞬时功能：使用瞬时终止开关可以轻松实现手动音调中断。
• 兼容性：适用于 6.35 毫米音频线，用途广泛。
• 热插拔：使用终止开关热插拔音频线时不会发出爆破声。
• 低音终止开关|外部终止开关：无需损坏吉他外部终止开关，即可轻松实现即插即用。
  
  

 

I put a kill switch in one of my SG's and it hummed like a bastard when I pressed it to kill.

 

It is not grounding the signal completely and may be the contacts of the switch are not fully engaging.

 

Thanks for the tips on the kill switch.

As far as tone knobs go, when I play slide I like to turn the tone down slightly. It makes all the difference to me getting the killer tone I like.

When I play my bridge pickup I like to roll the tone down on the bridge pickup to match it up to the neck pickup.

I don't like to use the Gibson switch to studder because it's hard on the switch and they're costly and a pain in the ass to change.

 

Thanks for the tips on the kill switch.

As far as tone knobs go, when I play slide I like to turn the tone down slightly. It makes all the difference to me getting the killer tone I like.

When I play my bridge pickup I like to roll the tone down on the bridge pickup to match it up to the neck pickup.

I don't like to use the Gibson switch to studder because it's hard on the switch and they're costly and a pain in the ass to change.

Well, there's no problem keeping three pots functional and adding a dedicated kill switch. It's a very simple wiring.

I suppose you could wire the SG with one of the pots as a master tone and the second tone pot hole used for the dedicated kill switch.

 

You could also add a kill switch to a pedal separately or within a pedal then, it could work with any electric guitar, as long as that pedal is on your board.

 

I've definitely thought about that. However I think there's an advantage to using my picking hand instead of my foot. But it being universal is attractive for sure. Adding the switch to an existing pedal is interesting. I wouldn't have thought of that. Smart idea.