This is Part 2 of the General Wiring Diagrams section of online version of The Wiring Book.

Go to Part 1 to see diagrams #1-4 and to see the general info sections about these schematics and for a pointer to higher quality image files.

General Wiring Diagram #5

This diagram shows the proper wiring for an instrument with:

• 3 pickups
• 5-position blade style selector switch
• 1 volumes
• 1 tone

Application :

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General Wiring Diagram #6

This diagram shows the proper wiring for an instrument with:

• 3 pickups
• 5-way blade style selector switch
• 1 volume
• 2 tones

Application : Standard Strat wiring

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General Wiring Diagram #7

This diagram shows the proper wiring for an instrument with:

• 2 pickups
• 3-way toggle switch (Gibson-style)
• 2 volumes
• 1 tone

Application : Gibson Explorer

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General Wiring Diagram #8

This diagram shows the proper wiring for an instrument with:

• 2 pickups
• 3-way toggle switch (Gibson-style)
• 2 volumes - each volume acts as a master volume
• 2 tones

Application : Standard Les Paul wiring
See Also : Diagram #9 for independent volume controls

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General Wiring Diagram #9

This diagram shows the proper wiring for an instrument with:

• 2 pickups
• 3-way toggle switch (Gibson-style)
• 2 volumes - each volume acts independently
• 2 tones

Application :
See Also : Diagram #8 for two master volume controls

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