In the 50s and 60s stratocaster models came equipped with a 3 way switch. 3 single coils5 way lever switch1 volume2 tones 1 push pull for neckbridge option 7 sound strat 3 single coils5 way lever switch12 volumes21 tone 1 push pull neck tone converts to neck volume 7 blender sound strat.
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Strat 3 way switch wiring. In this video we cover 3 way strat wiring how to wire a strat using a 3 way blade switch and how to make the most of it. One of the biggest advantages of connecting both sides of the switch via a jumper is that we can better utilize the tone pots. The worlds largest selection of free guitar wiring diagrams. This 3 way strat wiring makes use of a master volume control master tone control and a blend control for the middle pickup. The 3 way switch the stratocaster featured three pickups and the three position switch allowed the player to select one at a time. Typical standard fender stratocaster guitar wiring with master volume plus 1 neck tone control and one middle pickup tone control.
But over time players noticed an interesting sound when switching from one pickup to the next. The original stratocaster had a 3 way switch same as a tele to select one of three pickups. 3 single coils5 way lever switch1 volume2 tones typical fender stratocaster wiring. Strat style guitar wiring diagram with three single coils 5 way lever switch 1 volume 2 tones. Quick recap standard 5 way switch wiring in part 2 we walked you through a standard strat 5 way switch wiring scheme. The 5 way strat switch is the most common switch youll find in stratocaster guitars.
The contents of this diagram in whole or part are copyrighted and published for. Humbucker strat tele bass and more. If you remember we added a jumper from a0 to b0. Wiring is the same for 5 position and 3 position switch copyright 2013 fender musical instruments corporation pn 0992235999 nov. Strat style guitar wiring diagram with three single coils 5 way lever switch 1 volume 2 tones. The 3 way switch vs 5 way switch is a topic that can be confusing to many people so well start with some background information.
Another popular strat wiring setup is making use of a three way switch despite the tonal range of a 5 way switch not all guitarists like it and avoid using the inbetween switch positions. 5 way strat switch has a few more indents.
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