What's the difference between these 3PDT Switches?

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Dan C
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Hi

Just wondered if any one could tell me the difference between these switches? I can see a clear defining difference apart from price and colour... is it how they engage?

http://www.mammothelectronics.com/3PDT- ... 005-pr.htm

http://www.mammothelectronics.com/3PDT- ... -1005p.htm

http://www.mammothelectronics.com/4SFS3 ... 0-1006.htm

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the more expensive one has metal sides that grip the housing. seems legit.

otherwise I think they are the same.
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its the material and build quality..the red 1 will be the easiest to melt and the black is the sturdiest..
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Cheers guys.
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Used by many of the top boutique guitar effects pedal manufacturers in the world.
That's the reason 8)
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Duckman wrote:
Used by many of the top boutique guitar effects pedal manufacturers in the world.
That's the reason 8)
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