3 way switch on esquire?

Hello,

Just wondering if anyone knows how the three way switch on an esquire functions, as there is only one pickup?

thanks

The switch just chooses between three different tone control configurations. There are any number of ways to wire them, but the classic is:

Forward -- A bassy sound.
Middle -- Normal Telecaster sound.
Rear -- Bypasses the tone control, very bright.

And, yes, you need an Esquire.

I agree with dsutton. It's more than a telecaster without a neck pickup. It's a totally different animal. If you play one at a good volume, the differences will become apparent. They are beasts.

Thanks,
I am building an esquire type and needed that info.

Thanks again!

If you do, try the Eldred mod in the bassy position. And why not add a switch to have two different caps in the middle position to choose from? Good luck you are in for a real good time with an Esquire:-) it is really something else than playing a Tele.

The switch just chooses between three different tone control configurations. There are any number of ways to wire them, but the classic is:

Forward -- A bassy sound.
Middle -- Normal Telecaster sound.
Rear -- Bypasses the tone control, very bright.

And, yes, you need an Esquire.

But how does one wire it

You'd be surprised at how many ways there are to wire an Esquire.

https://sites.google.com/site/phostenixwiringdiagrams/teles/esquires

There are a host of threads here on this topic.