How to Mod a Killswitch Into Your Guitar Hero Guitar (Strum)

Open your guitar., In the middle of the main circuit board (where the strum bar is) there are two pairs of identical points you can solder to.You can use either the left, or the right..., So pick any side that you desire, and solder 1 wire to each...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open your guitar.

    There are 11 screws (may vary) on the back of the controller.

    You do not need to take any of the screws out that are on the neck of the guitar, only the ones that are on the body.
  2. Step 2: In the middle of the main circuit board (where the strum bar is) there are two pairs of identical points you can solder to.You can use either the left

    It doesn't really matter, except that the left on will act as you picking up on the strum bar, and the right will act as you pushing down on the strum bar. ,,,, (Sides don't matter, they do the same thing) ,
  3. Step 3: or the right...

  4. Step 4: So pick any side that you desire

  5. Step 5: and solder 1 wire to each solder point on the board.

  6. Step 6: Drill a hole in the desired place for the button.

  7. Step 7: Put the button in the Guitar

  8. Step 8: make sure that it doesn't move around nor break the plastic

  9. Step 9: Connect your two soldered wires to the two metal eyes on the switch.

  10. Step 10: Close up your guitar

  11. Step 11: remembering to put all the screws back.

Detailed Guide

There are 11 screws (may vary) on the back of the controller.

You do not need to take any of the screws out that are on the neck of the guitar, only the ones that are on the body.

It doesn't really matter, except that the left on will act as you picking up on the strum bar, and the right will act as you pushing down on the strum bar. ,,,, (Sides don't matter, they do the same thing) ,

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