Question on Tele Bridge Vintage Stack Wiring for Lap Steel

[Ben Esparza]

Hello all,

I have a hankering to build a 6-string lap steel and want to use a Duncan Telecaster Vintage Stage Bridge pickup in a standard Tele bridge housing. I'm not interested in the Esquire 3-position switching where the forward position sounds like the amp is wrapped in a blanket in a closet. However, I'm interested in taking advantage of the pickups full wiring potential as I see not only black and white wires, but also green and red. I couldn't find anything in the wiring diagrams, unless the one with the Gibson style pickup (pic below) is applicable. Is it? Also, can these options be used with a Tele 3 position blade switch?

Please chime in and educate me. Thanks.

 

[jeremy]

Re: Question on Tele Bridge Vintage Stack Wiring for Lap Steel

welcome to the forum!

you could do that but with a stack you probably wont get what you want out of it. series and split are fine options, not sure how the parallel will sound

 

[hamerfan]

Re: Question on Tele Bridge Vintage Stack Wiring for Lap Steel

welcome to the forum!

you could do that but with a stack you probably wont get what you want out of it. series and split are fine options, not sure how the parallel will sound

Parallel would be OOP?

 

[Ben Esparza]

Re: Question on Tele Bridge Vintage Stack Wiring for Lap Steel

Okay...so it looks like a stack might not work in this configuration but a dual coil humbucker will. My next questions is:

How would this wiring configuration work with a Les Paul type pickup selector switch? Pretty easy with a Fender-type slide switch but will it work with a Les Paul-type switch and which wires go to which post on that switch? I can't find that option on the wiring diagrams. If it's there please enlighten me. Thanks.