Schaller Megaswitch E Nickel Pickup selector

5-Way Pickup Selector Switch for Expanded Tonal Combinations

The Schaller Megaswitch E Nickel is a 5-way pickup selector switch engineered for electric guitars that need more wiring options than a standard Stratocaster or Telecaster switch can deliver. Pickups such as single coils and humbuckers can be interconnected in series, parallel, or out-of-phase, opening up a wide variety of sound combinations from a single instrument. The Megaswitch E is the right choice for guitarists and technicians building custom wiring schemes who need reliable, repeatable switching across all five positions.

What Sets the Megaswitch E Apart

What makes this switch stand out is its printed circuit board with gold-plated conductor tracks, a feature that guarantees clean signal transmission and resists corrosion over years of use. The sturdy metal housing paired with high-strength movable parts ensures precise engagement in every switch position, while a dedicated solder tab on the circuit board simplifies grounding during installation. Schaller builds the entire Megaswitch line in Germany, and the E variant is purpose-designed for the most common multi-pickup guitar layouts.

Switching Configuration — 5 Positions, 7 Soldering Lugs

The 5-way design with 7 numbered soldering lugs gives the Megaswitch E at least 5 distinct wiring options, far more than a conventional 5-way switch. This expanded I/O is what allows series, parallel, and out-of-phase coil combinations that would otherwise require additional push-pull pots or aftermarket modifications.

• Switch Type: 5-way toggle — five click-stop positions for selecting pickup combinations
• Soldering Lugs: 7 numbered lugs (1–7 / A–X) — expanded I/O for advanced wiring schemes
• Wiring Options: at least 5 distinct combinations — series, parallel, and out-of-phase routing
• Compatible Pickup Layouts: SSS, HSS, HSH, HH — covers the most common electric guitar configurations

Physical Dimensions — Drop-In Fit for Standard Control Plates

The compact housing and standard mounting screw spacing let the Megaswitch E drop into a typical control plate cavity without routing modifications. The included M3 x 10 screws and pre-fitted black switch knob mean the switch is ready to install straight out of the box.

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 48 x 54.4 x 15.1 mm — fits standard control plate cutouts
• Socket Housing Depth (without switch): 30 mm — leaves clearance for cavity routing
• Mounting Screw Spacing: 40.7 mm — matches standard control plate hole patterns
• Weight: 34 g — lightweight enough not to unbalance a control plate

Build Quality and Installation — German Engineering

Every Megaswitch is assembled in Germany with materials chosen for durability in a working instrument. The metal housing shields the internal mechanism from physical impact, while the solder tab on the PCB streamlines grounding during wiring. The included scope of supply covers everything needed for a clean install.

• Housing Material: sturdy metal — protects internal switching mechanism from impact
• Conductor Tracks: gold-plated on PCB — corrosion-resistant signal path
• Grounding: dedicated solder tab on circuit board — simplifies wiring layout
• Scope of Supply: 1 x Megaswitch E, 1 x black switch knob, 2 x M3 x 10 mounting screws — ready-to-install kit