4-way tele switch.... can this be done?

[That90'sGuy]

Hey guys. I am looking at getting a 3 pickup telecaster and am throwing around a few tonal ideas.

The pickups I'll be using are a Harmonic Design Super 90 for the bridge, Wagner Custom Rewinds SR for the middle and a Harmonic Design Vintage Plus for the neck.

Is it possible to get these following connections (preferably in this order)?:

[pos 1] bridge alone - thick, crunchy overdriven rock type stuff
[pos 2] bridge and neck together - clean rhythm
[pos 3] middle and neck together - darker strat quack
[pos 4] neck alone - warm, smooth jazz tone

This looks like a nice tonally diverse range to work with and would be a nice addition to my guitar collection, but will it be possible to wire it with a standard 4-way switch? I honestly have no experience with tele switches.

Thanks for any help

 

[Artie]

Re: 4-way tele switch.... can this be done?

Here ya go . . . quick and dirty:

Colors are just so you can tell one wire from another.

Artie

 

[That90'sGuy]

Re: 4-way tele switch.... can this be done?

Wow... thanks a lot Artie, you're the man! :fing2: This will be very helpful!

 

[Artie]

Re: 4-way tele switch.... can this be done?

You're welcome.

 

[BlueGuitar]

Re: 4-way tele switch.... can this be done?

Artie:

So what program do you use for your drawings? They look great! Also- do you use a sketch pad (digitizing tablet) or just "mouse" around for doing the freehand lines?

TIA

 

[Artie]

Re: 4-way tele switch.... can this be done?

Hey Steve; I use NeoPaint. Its not quite as complex as things like Photoshop, but that's part of what I like about it. Its still full-featured, easy to use, and not too expensive.

I mainly use the "arrow" keys on the keyboard, but occasionaly use the mouse also. It just depends on which function I'm using. I have pre-drawn a small library of "parts", that I cut & paste to build larger diagrams.

Its the only paint program I've ever used where the "curved line" tool makes sense. I love it.

Artie

 

[Aceman]

Re: 4-way tele switch.... can this be done?

Hey Artie - The Aceman may have a Christmas present coming early. I'll be looking for some "out of this world" switching recs. That quick and dirty rocked. It was better than any book I've ever seen. I'll definitely get with you. Look for the post asking for suggestions in the next week!