69 Tele stock wire source?

georgeo · October 27th, 2007, 11:31 PM

I'm restoring a 69 Tele that's been through many different wiring and pickup setups over the years. I have most all the original hardware but the wiring has been swapped so many times it's a mess. Anyone know a source for the period-correct plastic covered colored wiring? I believe mine originally had a combination of yellow, white and black plastic covered wire.

Also, if anyone has a photo of the switchplate wiring of a virgin 69 for reference that would be a big help.

Thanks-
GeorgeO

Pete Galati · October 28th, 2007, 09:20 AM

This is a pic of the control plate assy of my '69 Tele. It didn't have any wires grounded to the volume pot at the time but this section is mostly unaltered. There've been a lot of pickups living in this guitar though.

As you can see, mine came with cloth insulated wires. They're more flexible than the tinned stuff that StewMcDonalds sells. Someone said that Allparts might sell some of the untinned kind.

AC-50 · October 28th, 2007, 09:33 AM

my 69

georgeo · October 28th, 2007, 02:42 PM

Thanks - Great photos guys.

Pete - did your Tele originally have cloth-covered pickup wires as well?

AC50 - I don't see two sets of pickup wires coming into the switchplate cavity. Is that an Esquire?

Thanks again!
GeorgeO

timmer · October 28th, 2007, 03:30 PM

Here's mine:

AC-50 · October 28th, 2007, 07:42 PM

Sorry GeorgeO,

No its a tele.... I purchased the tele and when I recieved it the neck p/up was dead, so I sent it for a rewind. Forgot I took the pic then and not prior to the removal of the p/up... I have to do another photo, so I can post them if you like.

Pete Galati · October 28th, 2007, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgeo

Pete - did your Tele originally have cloth-covered pickup wires as well?

Yes, as far as I know. I did buy mine used, around 1974 or '75, and it those appear to be the original wires.

Until I came to TDPRI, I assumed that all '69 Telecasters came with cloth insulated wire. Seems like more of them had plastic insulation. I have no explanation. But I like cloth wire because it's easier for me to work with.

Pete

slack · October 29th, 2007, 01:31 PM

All plastic wiring is okay for 69.

spankdplank · October 29th, 2007, 02:15 PM

Here is my October 68 maple cap neck tele's 100% stock wiring. 1966 1 meg Stackpole pots and cloth wiring. I promise I have replaced the black amp knob with a correct vintage knob!

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georgeo TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 19	69 Tele stock wire source? I'm restoring a 69 Tele that's been through many different wiring and pickup setups over the years. I have most all the original hardware but the wiring has been swapped so many times it's a mess. Anyone know a source for the period-correct plastic covered colored wiring? I believe mine originally had a combination of yellow, white and black plastic covered wire. Also, if anyone has a photo of the switchplate wiring of a virgin 69 for reference that would be a big help. Thanks- GeorgeO Last edited by georgeo; October 27th, 2007 at 11:48 PM. Reason: mistake on Title

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timmer Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: On the banks of the Pontchartrain Age: 48 Posts: 1,227 26 Photos	Here's mine: __________________ "Choose silence of all virtues, for by it you hear other men's imperfections, and conceal your own." George Bernard Shaw

October 28th, 2007, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pete Galati R.I.P. Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,104 2 Photos	This is a pic of the control plate assy of my '69 Tele. It didn't have any wires grounded to the volume pot at the time but this section is mostly unaltered. There've been a lot of pickups living in this guitar though. As you can see, mine came with cloth insulated wires. They're more flexible than the tinned stuff that StewMcDonalds sells. Someone said that Allparts might sell some of the untinned kind.

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AC-50 TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western Austrailia Age: 37 Posts: 25	my 69

October 28th, 2007, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
georgeo TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 19	Thanks - Great photos guys. Pete - did your Tele originally have cloth-covered pickup wires as well? AC50 - I don't see two sets of pickup wires coming into the switchplate cavity. Is that an Esquire? Thanks again! GeorgeO

October 28th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
AC-50 TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western Austrailia Age: 37 Posts: 25	Sorry GeorgeO, No its a tele.... I purchased the tele and when I recieved it the neck p/up was dead, so I sent it for a rewind. Forgot I took the pic then and not prior to the removal of the p/up... I have to do another photo, so I can post them if you like.

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slack Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,912	All plastic wiring is okay for 69.

October 29th, 2007, 02:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
spankdplank Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 588 22 Photos	Here is my October 68 maple cap neck tele's 100% stock wiring. 1966 1 meg Stackpole pots and cloth wiring. I promise I have replaced the black amp knob with a correct vintage knob!