I Love this guitar. It's a '73 Strat that I refinished myself with Texas Specials and a Floyd Rose whammy and a stained maple pick guard. Truly a fine instrument. The extra toggle switch activates the bridge pickup in any of the 5-way switch positions. Obviously it is redundant in the first three but can be combined with the middle/neck and neck pickup for a unique sound. I have owned this guitar since 1976 and have played many hours and gigs on it. My nephew describes the neck as a "baseball bat" because it is heavy, but the action is incredible and the sound is heavenly.