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On an Electric Guitar, the switches primarily control the pickup selection and tone settings. The most common switch is the pickup selector, which allows the player to choose between different pickups for varying tones. Some Guitars also have a tone switch or push-pull pots that alter the tonal qualities or add features like coil-splitting. These controls enable musicians to customize their sound for different styles and preferences.

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