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Here are two ways to do a true bypass mod. Both involve rewiring the pedal's on/off switch. Often you'll need to install a different switch than what is in your pedal stock. You'll need a switch with at least two rows of lugs. This will be a DTDP which has two rows of lugs. You can also use a 3TDP leaving the one row of lugs out of your work. You can use this unused row to add an LED to the pedal. Those instructions are beyond the scope of this tutorial but are available on the internet.
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I see many Wah pedals that are wired for true bypass using the diagram on the right in the image above. I did this pedal years and years ago before I understood what was going on or why. Now, I use the switching that is on the left in the image above.
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Here is a great diagram for using the "more wires" true bypass. I did not make this image but did modify a bit to meet my needs. You can see the original diagram at http://www.wah-wah.co.uk/ |
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Another great help from http://www.wah-wah.co.uk/. Here are detailed instructions for wiring the switch like the diagram above and on the left side of the first diagram above. Again, I modified the text a bit to better meet my needs. |
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Here is a diagram for a Duncan version of the Cry Baby. |
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That's it. Close up the pedal and you should be happy that your pedal no longer sucks tone when it is off. |
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