Carvin 5 WaySwitch Quick Reference Guide

S

i

d

e

1

S

i

d

e

2

D

C

B

A

H

G

F

E

Side 1 Side 2

D

C

B

A

Pickup Wiring Conversion

H

G

F

E

5 Way

Standard “ Fender” Type

Open Frame Switch

The table below shows which contacts are “Live” in
what position of the switch.

Position Side 1 Side 2

1 A,D H,G

2 A,D,C H,G,F

3 A,C H,F

4 A,C,B H,F,E

5 A,B H,E

Note: Each switch is comprised of two “sides” which are electricaly isloated from eachother. Each of
those two sides is made up of a set of four contacts. In each set of four contacts there is one post
that is always “Live” and may be termed the “wiper”. In the case of our examples, post “A” from side
one, and post “H” from side two are the wipers, and are always “live”.

Inline “Carvin” Type Switch

5 Way

1 Position 5