Telecaster Guitar Forum - View Single Post - do you prefer out-of-phase middle position?

bradpdx · May 9th, 2008, 01:36 PM

I only want to add that many people use the term "out of phase" to describe the number 2 and 4 positions on a Strat, but it is an incorrect use of the term that creates confusion. The pickups are simply paralleled, not "out of phase". If you ever hear a Strat with the middle pickup truly "out of phase", it is pretty darn ugly.

dijos is wiring a 3-position switch with a P-90 and Tele bridge. Given that info, my first recommendation would be: just wire the pickups stock Tele style for starters, which is:

1. Bridge
2. Both pickups in PARALLEL, in phase
3. Neck

Truly out-of-phase in position 2 would just be thin, and I would never wish it to be my only choice for combining pickups. I have a hunch that dijos was confusing "both pickups on" with "out of phase", as is very common in Strat discussions.

True? Dijos, tell us.

May 9th, 2008, 01:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
bradpdx Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland, OR Age: 50 Posts: 569	I only want to add that many people use the term "out of phase" to describe the number 2 and 4 positions on a Strat, but it is an incorrect use of the term that creates confusion. The pickups are simply paralleled, not "out of phase". If you ever hear a Strat with the middle pickup truly "out of phase", it is pretty darn ugly. dijos is wiring a 3-position switch with a P-90 and Tele bridge. Given that info, my first recommendation would be: just wire the pickups stock Tele style for starters, which is: 1. Bridge 2. Both pickups in PARALLEL, in phase 3. Neck Truly out-of-phase in position 2 would just be thin, and I would never wish it to be my only choice for combining pickups. I have a hunch that dijos was confusing "both pickups on" with "out of phase", as is very common in Strat discussions. True? Dijos, tell us. __________________ ---------- Tech Geek and Sensitive Artiste String bender ordinare!