T8 Stringmaster question

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Pete Martin
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T8 Stringmaster question

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I have a D8 from 56 but thinking of acquiring a T8 from 58. On neck 1 there are volume and tone controls. On neck 2, there are two switches. I assume 1 switches between the 3 necks. What does the other one do?

Sorry for the newbie question, thanks in advance!

Pete
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Cartwright Thompson
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Re: T8 Stringmaster question

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It bypasses the selector switch and makes all three necks on and in parallel. It makes for a thinner, scooped tone.
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Re: T8 Stringmaster question

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Thanks, Cartwright. Just pulled the trigger on one!
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