More affordable alternative for this same switch?

[Esppse]

Hey,

I am looking for this sealed ON ON ON toggle with a 3/4" fat bat. Either dpdt or spdt will do, but it is a 12mm hole that's already been drilled. I need quite a bit, so a cheaper alternative to this would be great. I am putting a waterproof switch boot onto it, so a normal guitar 3 way won't do because the tip is too big for the boot.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Guitar-Pickup-Selector-Switch-DPDT-ON-ON-ON-sealed-style-Large-Fat-Bat-Toggle/252637502040

I could only found an On OFF On one here.
https://www.parts-express.com/spdt-mini-toggle-switch-center-off-with-tapered-knob--060-530#lblSimilarProduct

Thanks

[patrick398]

Have you checked all the usual purveyors of switches etc?
Also, where in the world are you? 

[thermionix]

Geez $12 is way too much for that switch.  That's a $2 switch IMO.  For that kind of flojo you can get a Switchcraft LP or SG type.

[Esppse]

I've checked ebay and many electronic sites, icould only find 1/2 inch tip of the same kind, but still 8$. I'm located in USA

[printer2]

Toss the enclosure and get another one so you can drill the right size hole.

The reason the switch costs is it is a non-standard one. If it was produced in a million pieces at a time it would be a $2.30 switch. Might be time to suck it up and buy it if the alternative is more expensive.

[Esppse]

Aw rats, I can't toss the enclosure because it is a 200$ alder body lol

[mth5044]

Wait, how can there be an SPDT on-on-on??? Are both terminals connected at the same time to the middle? With DPDT on-on-on you have one throw switching while the other stays the same, but with a SPDT?

What is the functionality of this switch?

[Esppse]

On spdt, it should be both sides connected at the same time. On dpdt, the middle selection should be diagonal poles on at same time. Either will do for my project. It's for a pickup selector type functionality

[printer2]

Wait, how can there be an SPDT on-on-on??? Are both terminals connected at the same time to the middle? With DPDT on-on-on you have one throw switching while the other stays the same, but with a SPDT?

What is the functionality of this switch?

Well that does put more value on the switch doesn't it?

[Giglawyer]

https://www.amazon.com/SALECOM-Guitar-Toggle-Switch-Switches/dp/B0732PV25K?th=1

Its a few dollars cheaper.

[Esppse]

That listing is for the 1/2" tip, I was looking for the bigger 3/4 for easier locating in the dark. Ahhhhh does anyone else sell this?

[davent]

If it's shorter you're less likely to accidentally bang into it and switch it.
dave

[anotherjim]

I can't help, I only find them with the standard bat. I didn't even know there were fat ones. But I've seen really expensive production/boutique guitars with the mini toggles and thought "Meh! Couldn't they find something meatier?"

[printer2]

https://picclick.com/Guitar-Fat-Bat-Toggle-Switch-DPDT-3-Way-322485911951.html