Metric Guitar Switch Tip, 3.7mm

A missing or worn switch tip can make a guitar feel unfinished and leave the pickup selector harder to handle during a quick change. This four-piece set gives you white, push-on replacement tips for compatible metric Strat- and Tele-style switches, with no tools or internal modifications required. The key decision is fit: these are sized for 3.7mm switch blades, not the wider blades used on USA-made Fender switches.

Key points

The package contains four white tips with a cross-shaped opening designed for metric switch blades. That opening is wider on one side, allowing some variation in blade thickness while helping the tip sit securely. A firm push may be needed to seat it fully, once in place, the streamlined, factory-style shape refreshes the look of a compatible guitar without changing its electronics.

The listed fit includes Squier Affinity and Standard models, Japanese Vintage guitars, and most Asian-made Strat- and Tele-style instruments. The important exception is USA-made Fender switches, which use 4.8mm blades and are not compatible. Keep in mind that a model name alone may not tell you which blade is installed, so confirm the blade width before choosing, without that measurement, fit is uncertain.

How to use it

Pull the old tip straight off the switch, then press a replacement onto the blade until it is fully seated. No soldering, drilling, or professional tools are needed. If the tip resists slightly, firm pressure is described as normal for achieving a snug fit. Avoid treating that as a reason to force it blindly: the blade size still needs to match the 3.7mm opening.

It makes sense if you need a straightforward cosmetic replacement or want spare tips ready for a compatible import-style guitar. Compared with a repair that involves opening the instrument or working on its wiring, this is a small external part swap. It might not be a great match if your switch uses a wider blade or you are seeking a different finish, this listing is for white plastic tips.

Practical tips

Before removing the old part, check that the replacement is intended for the same switch blade rather than relying only on the guitar’s overall style. On a compatible instrument, the swap is simple: remove the old tip, line up the cross-shaped opening, and press down until the tip sits securely. A loose or mismatched tip is not something this replacement can correct if the underlying switch blade is the wrong size.

The four-piece quantity is useful if a tip goes missing or you want extras on hand, but it does not turn the set into an electronics upgrade. These are external controls, so they can update the selector’s appearance and provide a replacement where one is needed, they do not alter the switch itself.

Questions before you buy

Will these fit every Strat- or Tele-style guitar? No. They are intended for 3.7mm metric blades, including many Squier and Asian-made models, and are not compatible with USA-made Fender switches using 4.8mm blades.

Do I need tools to install one? No. The tip pushes onto the blade by hand, the fit may require firm pressure to seat fully.

What comes in the set? The product name specifies four white tips. The white version is described as plastic, not as a chrome- or gold-plated finish.

Is it worth it?

For a compatible 3.7mm switch, this is a practical way to replace a missing tip or keep spares available without taking on a wiring repair. The appeal is the simple push-on installation and four-piece quantity, not a change to how the guitar’s electronics work. Buy it when you have confirmed the blade size and want white plastic replacements, skip it if your switch is the wider USA-made Fender type or you need a plated finish.