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Wiring for three humbuckers at bridge, middle and neck with 3 volume, 2 tone, on a 5-way selector switch. Free to download and print. Match it to your own control cavity before you solder.
This diagram covers a humbucker at the bridge and a humbucker at the middle and a humbucker at the neck, running through 3 volume, 2 tone, a 5-way switch.
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| Pickups | 3: humbucker (bridge), humbucker (middle), humbucker (neck) |
|---|---|
| Controls | 3 volume, 2 tone |
| Switch | 5-way selector switch |
| Output | Mono output jack |
| Grounding | All grounds to bridge ground |
| Versions | 2 drawings of this layout are available below |
| Switch position | What you get |
|---|---|
| 1 (toward the bridge) | Humbuckerlead, rhythm with bite |
| 2 | Humbucker and Humbuckerthinner, funkier |
| 3 (centre) | Humbuckerclean rhythm |
| 4 | Humbucker and Humbuckerwarm, hollow |
| 5 (toward the neck) | Humbuckerwarm lead, jazz |
This wiring is also used on kits that are not in the catalog right now. If one of these comes back, or you already own one, the diagram above is still the right one:
SG3-RMEC-2299, SG3-RMEG-1
If your kit is not on this list, count the knobs and switch positions on your own control cavity before you solder anything. A different control count needs a different diagram.
If you are building a Guitar Kit World kit, you will get a wiring diagram. Every time. If nothing in our library matches your electronics, send us photos of your control cavity, your pickups and your switch, and we will draw a diagram specific to your build.
Send your photos to support@guitarkitworld.com with your order number or kit SKU.
Clear, well lit photos get a faster answer. We need to see the back of the pots, the switch terminals, and the wires coming out of each pickup.
Building a kit from somewhere else? Our builder community wiring section is open to everyone, whether you bought from us or not.
Our builder community has a thread for this diagram where you can post a photo of your control cavity and get an answer. Ask about this wiring in the community.
New to soldering? Start with our guide to electric guitar wiring for kit guitars, or browse the full wiring diagram library.
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