Convert Silhouette Special

[youngy57]

I love that colour! It's a classic.

It's not too difficult to swap in the Areas ... Kev has actually done it so he'll be the best resource.

That said, since the Areas are hum-cancelling, the trick is what to do with the Silent Circuit when you're splitting the humbucker. Personally, I don't love splitting it- I prefer the traditional Superstrat-style switching (B, B&M, M, M&N, N) where the humbucker doesn't split. Like what the Cutlass and Luke HSS have. (I like the sound of a full humbucker plus middle, and I use the middle pickup on its own a lot.)

If you go that route, then you don't need the Silent Circuit or battery at all, and the wiring is much simpler. If you want to stick with the stock switching scheme, then you'll need to have the Silent Circuit active in positions 2, 3, and 5. We can definitely help.

Hi beej - thanks for the prompt reply. I like the sound of the Superstrat-style wiring & it's what I'm used to - particularly attractive if it does away the need for a battery!! I'll still have to wire in the new jack socket & replace the battery-box (in case I do need a battery at some stage) - but then I'll be ready to Superstrat it. I'll be needing some direction re wiring though - keeping in mind its upside-down! Thanks for your help.