What is the Shape Shifter Switch?
The Shape Shifter Switch is an innovative guitar control that allows you to revoice your guitar by controlling the resonant peak of the pickups, giving you more tonal versatility.
How does the Shape Shifter Switch affect my guitar's sound?
By adjusting the resonant peak of your pickups, the Shape Shifter Switch enables you to achieve new sounds otherwise inaccessible.
Does the Shape Shifter Switch affect the volume of my guitar?
No, the output volume of your guitar remains unaffected. The Shape Shifter Switch is designed to modify tone without altering the volume.
Do I need a battery?
No. The Shape Shifter Switch is fully analog and passive, so it doesn't require a battery or power source.
Does the Shape Shifter Switch make my single-coil pickups sound like humbuckers?
The Shape Shifter Switch reshapes the frequency response of your pickups by shifting their resonant peak, adding body and richness. In some positions, you will get a sound that closely resembles that of a humbucker. The switch slightly reduces hum but does not make single-coil pickups hum-cancelling.
Where can I install the Shape Shifter Switch on my guitar?
The Shape Shifter Switch was designed to replace one of the tone pots on your guitar.
How do I install the Shape Shifter Switch?
The Shape Shifter Switch can be connected in parallel with the guitar's output, either directly to the output jack or within the internal electronics. Please consult the wiring page.
Does the Shape Shifter Switch work with humbucker pickups?
The Shape Shifter Switch is designed primarily for guitars with single-coil pickups, which are known for their bright tone. The switch shifts the resonant peak towards the bass end, adding body and richness to the sound. It cannot make pickups brighter, so its use with humbuckers is limited, as they generally have a warmer tone. However, if your humbucker is particularly bright, the Shape Shifter Switch will work effectively.
Can I install the Shape Shifter Switch in a Telecaster?
Yes, but the exact installation process depends on the control cavity routing. To avoid modifications to the control cavity or plate we recommend switching the tone and volume pot locations and installing the switch in place of the original volume pot if it doesn’t fit in place of the original tone pot.
Will installing the Shape Shifter Switch damage my guitar?
No, as long as proper care is taken during installation. It requires basic soldering, and no irreversible modifications are needed.
Can I revert my guitar back to its original configuration after installing the Shape Shifter Switch?
Yes, the installation is reversible. You can remove the Shape Shifter Switch and reconnect your original tone pot if you wish to return your guitar to its original state.
Where is the Shape Shifter Switch made?
Each Shape Shifter Switch is hand-assembled and individually tested in Europe to ensure the highest quality standards.
Where is the Shape Shifter Switch available?
The Shape Shifter Switch is exclusively available on our website, now shipping fast and secure via FedEx to most of the world, so you can enjoy it as soon as possible.