Guitar Pickup Selector Range Limiter Set

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This accessory allows you to physically limit the travel range of a standard 5-way guitar pickup selector switch.

Many players use only a few pickup positions during practice, recording, or live performances. These limiters help prevent accidental switching to unwanted positions while keeping your favorite sounds instantly accessible.

The system consists of a lock base and interchangeable limiter plates, allowing you to quickly change the available pickup range to match your playing style.

 

Features

Custom Pickup Range Control
Restrict the selector to only the pickup positions you actually use.

 

Prevent Accidental Switching
Helpful during live performances, aggressive playing, or recording sessions where consistency is important.

 

Interchangeable Plate System
Install the lock base once, then swap limiter plates as needed to change the available pickup range.

 

No Permanent Modification Required
Uses the existing pickup selector mounting screws. No drilling or modification of the guitar is required.

 

Reversible Design
Each limiter can be installed in either direction, supporting both neck-side and bridge-side configurations.

 

5-Way Position Reference

1 = Neck Pickup

2 = Neck + Center Pickup (Half Position)

3 = Center Pickup

4 = Center + Bridge Pickup (Half Position)

5 = Bridge Pickup

 

Included Configurations

| Name | Available Positions |
|--------|--------|
| C | 3 |
| H | 2 / 4 |
| HC | 2-3 / 3-4 |
| HCH | 2-3-4 |
| S | 1 / 5 |
| SH | 1-2 / 4-5 |
| SHC | 1-2-3 / 3-4-5 |
| SCH | 1-2-3-4 / 2-3-4-5 |

 

Naming Convention

- S = Side Pickup
- H = Half Position
- C = Center Pickup

 

Examples:

- SH = Side + Half
- SHC = Side + Half + Center
- SCH = Side + Half + Center + Half

 

Installation

1. Remove the existing pickup selector mounting screws.
2. Install the lock base using the original screws.
3. Insert the desired limiter plate into the lock base.
4. Swap plates at any time to change the available selector range.

 

Printing Information

- Supports Required
- Designed and tested at 0.20 mm layer height
- Print in the supplied orientation

 

Notes

The included 3MF file contains all limiter configurations, and all plates are enabled by default.

Please select only the plate(s) you want to print before starting the print job.

Each individual plate can typically be printed in less than 20 minutes, making it easy to print only the configuration you need.

Because these parts are relatively small, a clean build plate is recommended to ensure reliable first-layer adhesion and consistent print quality.

 

Color Printing

The model can be printed in a single color without any modifications.

For printers that support multi-color printing, the embedded text can be printed in a contrasting color.

If your printer does not support multi-color printing, you can still achieve the same effect by using a filament change at the appropriate layer.

 

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