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Strat62 · November 10th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Hi guys. I need a wiring diagram for a Tele with a humbucker in the neck position, standard single coil in the bridge, with a standard 5-way switch-not the 5-way megaswitch that guitarelectronics illustrates. I want to coil tap the humbucker with this setup, if possible. Thanks.

emtjr928 · November 10th, 2009, 11:31 AM

Fender has a diagram for the fat tele which might help. Follow the link and scroll down.

http://www.fender.com/support/wiring...arts_lists.php

Strat62 · November 10th, 2009, 01:20 PM

Exactly what I needed! Thanks!

Strat62 · November 12th, 2009, 06:15 AM

Well guys and gals, that wasn't exactly what I needed. That diagram has a 10 pole switch; I'm using an 8. Anyone have a chart using the regular old cheapie 5-way switch?

cc9cii · November 12th, 2009, 03:44 PM

If you want to use the 'strat' type 5 way switch, then you'll have to live with some compromises. i.e. non-intuitive switch positions or miss out on some combinations. e.g.:

Option 1:

1. HB
2. HB + single
3. single
4. single + HB tap
5. HB tap

Options 2:

1. single
2. single + HB
3. HB
4. HB tap
5. HB tap (again!)

There are other combinations, I'm sure.

Strat62 · November 13th, 2009, 06:54 PM

Option 1 would be fine. How do I wire that?

cc9cii · November 13th, 2009, 07:36 PM

I'll post a diagram later tonight (Sydney time). With option 1, you'll just have to get used to the middle position being the neck single coil.

EDIT: oops, your OP says neck HB, apologies. This means:

1. neck HB tap
2. bridge + neck HB tap
3. bridge
4. bridge + neck HB (parallel)
5. neck HB

(ie. positions 3, 4 & 5 are like your normal 3 way)

ravenboy · November 17th, 2009, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the diagram cc...it's much appreciated. One question though...and yes, it's a newbie question...tapped? Does that mean split HB? Appreciate any replies...

/Raven

Strat62 · November 17th, 2009, 10:18 PM

Yes! Thanks!

cc9cii · November 18th, 2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenboy

Thanks for the diagram cc...it's much appreciated. One question though...and yes, it's a newbie question...tapped? Does that mean split HB? Appreciate any replies...

/Raven

Same thing, just different terminology, although I suspect that there may be differences in the strict definitions, but for most of us that doesn't matter, we're guitar players after all.

EDIT: if you don't get "humbucking" for bridge + split, then you will need a different diagram (i.e. you need the other coil in the HB to be in parallel with the bridge). Let me know and I'll see what I can do.

Strat62 · November 18th, 2009, 09:56 AM

cc-I had already gone ahead and wired it up before I saw your post, and I wasn't satisfied with it at all. I just re-wired it according to your diagram and I like it much better. Thanks so much for your effort! Works flawlessly!

November 10th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Strat62 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge Vt. Age: 58 Posts: 1,078	H/S + 5-way dia.? Hi guys. I need a wiring diagram for a Tele with a humbucker in the neck position, standard single coil in the bridge, with a standard 5-way switch-not the 5-way megaswitch that guitarelectronics illustrates. I want to coil tap the humbucker with this setup, if possible. Thanks. __________________ http://soundclick.com/MarkGates http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=429473735 http://www.reverbnation.com/markgates

November 10th, 2009, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
emtjr928 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: McDonough, Ga. Age: 59 Posts: 42	Fender has a diagram for the fat tele which might help. Follow the link and scroll down. http://www.fender.com/support/wiring...arts_lists.php __________________ " If it ain't broke,,,fix it 'til it is." 2006 Taylor 314ce (SOLD) 2006 Taylor GC6 2005 Nashville Tele (Keystones installed B/N and wiring mods) 2004 Blues Junior w/mods

November 10th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Strat62 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge Vt. Age: 58 Posts: 1,078	Exactly what I needed! Thanks! __________________ http://soundclick.com/MarkGates http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=429473735 http://www.reverbnation.com/markgates

November 12th, 2009, 06:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Strat62 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge Vt. Age: 58 Posts: 1,078	Well guys and gals, that wasn't exactly what I needed. That diagram has a 10 pole switch; I'm using an 8. Anyone have a chart using the regular old cheapie 5-way switch? __________________ http://soundclick.com/MarkGates http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=429473735 http://www.reverbnation.com/markgates

November 13th, 2009, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Strat62 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge Vt. Age: 58 Posts: 1,078	Option 1 would be fine. How do I wire that? __________________ http://soundclick.com/MarkGates http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=429473735 http://www.reverbnation.com/markgates

November 12th, 2009, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
cc9cii Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 767	If you want to use the 'strat' type 5 way switch, then you'll have to live with some compromises. i.e. non-intuitive switch positions or miss out on some combinations. e.g.: Option 1: 1. HB 2. HB + single 3. single 4. single + HB tap 5. HB tap Options 2: 1. single 2. single + HB 3. HB 4. HB tap 5. HB tap (again!) There are other combinations, I'm sure.

November 13th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
cc9cii Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 767	I'll post a diagram later tonight (Sydney time). With option 1, you'll just have to get used to the middle position being the neck single coil. EDIT: oops, your OP says neck HB, apologies. This means: 1. neck HB tap 2. bridge + neck HB tap 3. bridge 4. bridge + neck HB (parallel) 5. neck HB (ie. positions 3, 4 & 5 are like your normal 3 way) Last edited by cc9cii; November 14th, 2009 at 12:49 AM.

November 17th, 2009, 09:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
ravenboy NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 8	THANKS! Thanks for the diagram cc...it's much appreciated. One question though...and yes, it's a newbie question...tapped? Does that mean split HB? Appreciate any replies... /Raven __________________ "Sometimes...one pickup seems so much easier. Less soldering, less hassle and less complications all around. Ah, the charm of just using what little you've got to the max."

November 17th, 2009, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Strat62 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge Vt. Age: 58 Posts: 1,078	Yes! Thanks! __________________ http://soundclick.com/MarkGates http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=429473735 http://www.reverbnation.com/markgates

November 18th, 2009, 09:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Strat62 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge Vt. Age: 58 Posts: 1,078	cc-I had already gone ahead and wired it up before I saw your post, and I wasn't satisfied with it at all. I just re-wired it according to your diagram and I like it much better. Thanks so much for your effort! Works flawlessly! __________________ http://soundclick.com/MarkGates http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=429473735 http://www.reverbnation.com/markgates

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