{"product_id":"4-position-rotary-dial-switch-for-gibson®-varitone®","title":"4-Position Rotary Dial Switch for Gibson® \u0026 Epiphone® Varitone®","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gibson® Varitone® rotary switch is an iconic component that first appeared on Gibson ES-345 and ES-355 guitars in 1959, offering players a wide range of preset tonal options through a multi-position rotary selector. Unlike a traditional pickup selector, the Varitone uses different capacitor values to shape the guitar's frequency response, delivering everything from warm, full-bodied tones to bright, cutting sounds. Famously featured on B.B. King's Lucille®, the Varitone® became a hallmark of Gibson® innovation and remains a favorite among players seeking classic vintage tones.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRotary switches are ideal for guitar wiring projects requiring multiple switching options, including Varitone circuits, pickup combinations, coil splitting, series\/parallel wiring, phase switching and other custom electronic modifications. Their compact design allows numerous wiring configurations to be selected from a single control, making them a versatile solution for both vintage restorations and custom builds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndividual Alpha® rotary dial switch for bass and electric guitar. Compatible with Gibson® \u0026amp; Epiphone® Varitone®. Includes mounting hardware, knob sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCountry of Manufacture: South Korea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoles: 3\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePositions: 4\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShaft: 1\/4\" Solid Shaft\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e4 Position\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSKU: ARS4P\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e5 Position\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSKU: ARS5P\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e6 Position\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSKU: ARS6P\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e** MATCHING HARDWARE **\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHOSCO Film Capacitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: 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