How do I reverse a momentary on/off switch?

Question

I bought a momentary push-button switch for my guitar, but I bought the wrong one (it turns the sound on when pushed down, and the sound is off when not pushed down). Someone told me that they bought the same switch, but their friend somehow reversed it. Since I simply can't find another switch that is easy to push down, can someone tell how to reverse the switch, so the sound is on unless the button is pushed?

Answer 1

Switches work only as designed, and unless they are of a peculiar sort,

they can't be "reversed" by modifying them.



A double-throw switch can be wired to work either way.

Unless yours is one of those, you will need to obtain a

different switch with action opposite to the one you have.

Answer 2

If the switch has three connections (SPDT) then simply swapping the two outer connections will sort it. If it's only an SPST on/off switch then you'll have to wire it directly across the output jack to effectively short out the output when the switch is depressed, assuming you are using it as a kill switch. Not recommended if you have active pickups.

Answer 3

You hook the switch in parallel with the audio circuit, so as you press the button, it shorts the audio out.

Since the guitar pickups are in the microvolt range, there is no risk to the electronics.

Answer 4

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