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Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement

What you need

  1. Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement, Pickup Selector Switch: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Note the position that the selector switch is in when the guitar has intermittent or no signal.

  2. Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the retaining nut that holds the pickup selector switch to the guitar.

  3. Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Place the guitar face-down on a soft and clean surface.

  4. Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • If the guitar has active pickups, open the battery tray and remove the 9-volt battery.

  5. Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the large plastic backing plate.

  6. Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully pull the pickup selector switch out of the body of the guitar.

  7. Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Switch the pickup selector switch to the side that does not work.

    • If neither side works, then repeat the next step on each side.

  8. Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the sandpaper into the switch and proceed to scuff the contacts. Be sure to flip the sandpaper and scuff each side of the contact.

  9. Schecter Demon-7 Pickup Selector Switch Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Insert the switch back into the guitar, ensure that the switch is in the correct orientation.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Elias Medeiros

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Never thought of this method. Having the same problem with my son’s Demon 7 so the only solution I could think of was to buy a new switch but I can’t find the exact one. I’ll try this trick instead. Thanks!

Seth - Reply

This worked great and exactly what I needed to fix my pickup selector switch on my Schector Omen 6. Though this should work for any pickup selector switch I'd think. I was getting intermittent issues and sometimes couldn't get the Bridge position to work at all. I was fearful I'd have to replace, so tried this first, and worked like a charm! Sounds perfect again, no new switch needed. Thank you.

Justin - Reply

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