Telecaster Switch Wiring Diagram

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Telecaster switch wiring diagram. Click diagram image to open view full size version. In that case orient the switch so the metal frame that holds the screws is. Some open switches lack a spring. Typical standard fender telecaster guitar wiring.
Telecaster service diagrams if you re repairing or modifying your instrument or simply need some replacement part numbers these lists and diagrams should help you get started. The 3 way switches must forever at the start and at the close of the circuit. Tele style guitar wiring diagram with three single coils 5 way lever switch 1 volume 2 tones. Normally on a tele neck pickup the black wire from the neck pickup goes to ground.
1 august 2013 it s time to explore the tele wiring that was introduced after 1967. Original fender telecaster wiring diagrams. The tele wiring i am most tempted to try is the one where you have master volume knob closest to the pickup for easier swells then a blender pot on the middle knob to merge the pickups and then two values of resistor say 250k and 100k wired to the 3 way switch for the tone control options i think this would provide a lot of variety. Now that we ve analyzed the telecaster dark circuit that fender used from mid 1952 up to late 1967 factory telecaster wirings pt.
It shows the elements of the circuit as streamlined shapes and the power and also signal links in between the devices. To view or download a diagram click the download link to the right. The model list is for the most part of instruments currently in production. Pq essentially the telecaster 3 way switch consists of two 2 way switches on one lever.
Control plate wiring diagram standard 3 way switch. Complete listing of all original fender telecaster guitar wiring diagrams in pdf format. Shop now for electric guitar parts accessories for fender stratocaster telecaster gibson les paul sg free shipping on all uk orders. As can be found in the diagrams below there s almost always a 3 way switch at the beginning and end of the circuit with 1 or more 4 ways between.
The standard practice is to mount an open 3 way tele switch so its spring faces the edge of the body. If you have a chrome metal cover on your neck pickup the black wire does two things. With the appropriate wiring any single switch that s flipped should create the light to continue or off. Telecaster 4 way wiring diagrams.
This wiring is referred to as the modern or standard telecaster wiring and is still in use today. However in this harness the black wire goes to the switch. Ready to get started.