Hi.
I'm enjoying my newly acquired custom Essence with Europa electronics, but find the 8 db q-switch a bit too much of a good thing.
So I found an original 3-way switch on eBay.
Is it hard to swap out? Can I easily do it myself?
 
Thanks

I have converted my signature bass from 2 to 3 position Q switches and it's a great mod to do. I will see if I can find the information about how to fit the switch. FYI I did find that the off position was brighter than it was previously but I actually like the change. I've got some more in the post from mica so I should have some instructions  that I can pass to you if no one else advises you before.  
Jazzyvee

I can't help with the fixing part, but I agree with Jazzyvee - it's definitely the way to go!

That's a good question. I feel the same way about the 2 way switch on my Distillate, a softer Q would be more useful.  
So if you have a 2 way already installed would a 3 way just be wire for wire?
Pete

Kaspar, my thoughts exactly when I first got my Spoiler. It now has a 0/3/6 dB 3-way - 3 dB is a nice bit of that good thing, 6 dB is an extra shot of the same good thing - and definitely short of the harshness of 8 dB.
 
Sorry I can't help you with specifics about the change in the electronics, since I sent the parts to the Mothership to be worked over (they changed the pickup switch to a pan pot too).
 
(Message edited by adriaan on April 12, 2014)

So, I just received the three-way q-switch in the mail.
I don't dare to try changing it out without a little guidance.
Mica? Help!
 
Thanks

What switch do you have? I need the number on the side starting with a 7.

Hi Mica
Thanks for looking in on it. The number is 7211
 
Cheers
 
Kaspar

Hi  Mica,
  I have a Q switch with the same part # 7211 that if possible would love to install to my 85 Distillate. As of right now I never use the Q for what I do, but with a 3 way I can see incorporating it!  
  Thank you so much for making time for all of us in making this feel like a Home for our Musical Journeys.
Peace,
Pete

Hi Mica,
 
Did you see my last post?
Do you have any news?
 
Thank you.
 
Kaspar

If I want a quick response from Alembic about anything to do with their stuff I always phone. Someone will always pick up the phone.  
 
Jazzyvee

I have been mostly out of the office since the 11th. I should be in the office regularly now.  
 
Here's what you need to hook up:
 

 
You should be able to tell where you have to remove a yellow box capacitor from the filter board to attach the switch assembly.

Mica,
  Would this same 3way switch replace a original 2way on a 85 Distillate?  
~Pete

No, this is only for Activator based electronics (Essence, Signature, anything with the AE-1 filter board). I'm not sure I have a handy mod for that application.

Thank you so much!