Pre-Wired Guitar wiring harness | Mustang kit | Right Handed
Please use the tabs below to read through the information about this Pre-Wired harness kit. From a run down of what the kit does, to important fitting information and full specs.
Order times
I usually make harnesses to order, due to the variety of spec options that could be chosen across the whole range. The current turnaround time for a harness orders is around 5-7 working days depending on quantity of orders in at the time and your order will be updated accordingly when it is dispatched. This turnaround time doesn't include the transit time. Thanks for your patience whilst I get your harness made!
Model Description
The Mustang offers players a great deal of versatility due to it's clever yet simple slide switches, and ease of playability due to it's small body and short scale length. A fantastic guitar made popular by a number of players, perhaps most notably Indie and Grunge musicians such as Thurston Moore, Kurt Cobain, John Frusciante, Bilinda Butcher and many more. This harness is a faithful recreation of the traditional circuit, with the best quality parts available to help get the best out of your pickups and guitar in general. The schematic follows the traditional switching options, with an on/off for each pickup as well as an phase positions for additional tones.
Please note, website example photo(s) may differ visually from the wiring kit you receive. This could be for a number of reasons but ultimately, don't be alarmed if you do spot differences between the stock photo and your supplied kit.
Product Options
Pot type
Traditionally, single coil equipped Mustangs are equipped with 250k pots. Vintage examples will have 1/4" diameter solid shaft pots, for control knobs secured in place via a grub screw. So if you're after a vintage style/spec, single coil equipped Mustang wiring harness, this is the spec you need to choose.
I also offer it with split shaft pots, in case you wish to use push-fit control knobs. For reference, I use CTS split shaft pots which have 24 fine knurl splines.
I can make this kit with 500k pots, which can be useful if you have modded your Mustang and installed humbucker style pickups for example. The 500k pots are also available with either solid, or split shaft specs.
Slide switch colour
I offer this kit with the choice of either white tip, or black tip 3 way Switchcraft slide switches.
Wiring diagram and wiring info
Pre-Wired kit general fitting guide - HERE
Wiring Diagram - HERE
Soldering ground wires to pot casings - HERE
Wiring FAQs - HERE
Fitting information
I have intended for my wiring harnesses to be as simple as possible to install to your Mustang, but in this section you'll find some important fitting notes that will hopefully help you assess whether the kit is suitable for your exact Mustang or what is required to allow it to fit correctly.
Due to how the Mustang body is routed, this harness comes supplied in two sections, the upper switch section, and the lower pots section. The wires need feeding through the bodies wire channel then soldering the final two connections when in situ. This is shown in the wiring diagram and wires are clearly marked by their colour coding, black for ground, off-white for the signal connection to the volume pot input lug.
Can I fit this kit myself?
This ultimately comes down to whether you own the equipment needed to correctly and safely install the kit, or how comfortable you feel working on your own guitar. I do feel that installing a pre-wired guitar harness is do-able for many guitarists but only if the correct tools are used and care is taken to ensure you do not damage the kit, your guitar or yourself! There are detailed installation guides here on my website, as well as simple to follow wiring diagrams all to help make the process as easy as possible and in my experience, these have helped thousands of my customers carry out their own install. But if for any reason you have concerns about fitting the kit yourself which is entirely understandable, then I'm sure you'll agree that it is likely best to have a professional fit the kit and help ensure your purchased kit, and your beloved guitar are both looked after and worked on correctly.
If you are local to me (Stourbridge, West Midlands) I take on guitar work no problem at all so will certainly be able to help install your Signature Series harness.
Will the pots/jack fit my control plate plate?
The components I use in my Signature Series wiring kits are for the most part, USA imperial specification. If you're fitting this harness to a far east built guitar such as a Squier or similar brand, then you may have to widen the holes in the control plate to accommodate for these imperial measurement pots. Or alternatively, purchase a new control plate that is already suited to the US spec components. The CTS pots and Pure Tone multi contact jack have a mounting thread shaft diameter of 0.369" / 9.38mm so I recommend for ease of install a pickguard and/or jackplate with 0.394" / 10mm pot/jack mounting holes. You can easily widen the holes in the control plate too if you would prefer, I recommend doing this safely with a step cutter drill bit. I also offer this as a service so if you would like me to widen your plate for you, do please get in touch and we can organise this additionally.
If you’re buying this kit for a USA or Mexican made Mustang, then chances are it will be a direct, no modifications install process for you.
What control knobs will fit?
The kit comes with the choice of split, or solid shaft pots.
- CTS Solid shaft pots have a solid shaft diameter of 0.248" / 6.30mm. You will need control knobs that suit these measurements and secure to the pot via a grub screw on the control knob.
- CTS Split shaft pots which have a adjustable split shaft diameter of 5.95mm w/ 24 splines. You will need control knobs that suit these measurements.
Do not attempt to force fit smaller, metric/import spec control knobs onto the imperial USA spec pots, doing this can damage the pot.
If you do require a US spec control knobs, I do carry a selection of popular options in stock and they can be viewed in the Control Knob category on the store.
Specs/Parts included
- 2x CTS '450' Series +/-10% Tolerance short shaft audio taper pots - 250k or 500k options available
- 1x .047mfd 'Yellow Mustard' type tone capacitor (with the 250k pot option)
- 1x .022mfd 'Yellow Mustard' type tone capacitor (with the 500k pot option)
- 1x Pure Tone multi contact jack socket (nickel finish)
- 2x Switchcraft 3 position slide switch
- 2x Keystone Electronics 7313 connection terminal lug washer #8
- Gavitt USA made cloth covered 22AWG wire
- 20AWG Tinned copper ground
- Soldered using R-Tech Premium Lead-Free (Sn95.5Ag3.9Cu0.6) 22swg Solder wire
RoHS Compliant
RoHS Compliant components are used throughout pre-wired assemblies. All components used in this assembly are being used for their intended purposes stated in the guidelines by their relevant manufacturer. Any use outside of stated or recommended guidelines is entirely up to the customer, but sales support/warranty/refunds are then extinguished. For a run down of the manufacturers and product data sheets you can click HERE
Please note - wiring kit does not include new control knobs/control plate etc but does include the pot/jack mounting nuts and washers and switch mounting screws.
Why these spec parts over others available?
Simply put, component choice has been one of the most important parts of my product development. I have worked on guitars for many years, and built these kits professionally since 2015, and as a result have been able to see and experience working on the majority of components available on the market. In my findings, A/B testing and more, I have found the components I decided on for my Signature Series to be the most reliable, best tolerance and great functioning parts to use to help customers get the most out of their instruments. I use CTS '450' series premium spec pots as they have a tight tolerance, and will consistently provide me with accurate value, as well as very solid build quality. I use trusty 'Mustard' style polyester film 'tone' capacitors as in my opinion they simply can't be beat for great value, solid construction, solid lead-outs, super tight tolerances and reliable tone/function. I would personally much rather use a trusty Mustard for example over something like a paper in oil, as from experience that are so much more reliable to use. This is from carrying out a lot of A/B testing, both tonally, as well as armed with the multi-meter for testing values and actual tolerances, as well as handling them to test construction quality for long lasting reliability in use. I use the brilliant 'Pure Tone' Multi Contact Jack sockets as they are incredibly reliable, due to their additional contact points for both tip and sleeve. I use CRL, Oak and Switchcraft brand switches across the range as these are built very well, with care will last for many years to come and have long since provided me with reliable use professionally. All kits are wired up with quality USA made Gavitt wire, it's great to work with, super consistent gauge and provides me with a very reliable quality item for my kits. I totally understand that with anything guitar, it is subjective, but I have, with an open mind, thoroughly tested a broad variety of components over the years and these have all become the items I trust to use every day.
Harness FAQ's
I've been proudly making, developing and installing my pre-wired guitar harnesses since the beginning of the Home of Tone back in 2015 (time flies when you're having fun right!). Although I feel I do my best in covering as much information as possible across the various product listings, fitting guides, wiring diagrams and more, I thought it might be helpful to put together an FAQ's page that covers some of the general additional questions I get asked. You can view these Harness FAQ's HERE
'Ground Bug' deal!
Looking forward to installing your new wiring, but a little worried about making the ground connections to the pot casings? First time soldering and hear the horror stories of frying pots, or just simply want to neaten up your installs? Then the awesome 'Ground Bug' will help with any of these concerns, beginner or pro modders alike. The Ground Bug is a pot washer that fits between the pot casing and the pickguard/body and has a number of lugs (much like with the main signal connections on the pot for example) to which you can very easily solder your ground wire connections too. Completely removing the worry and risk of soldering a pot casing, something I know many guitarists complain about having to learn to do.
I have been stocking Ground Bugs for a while, and they really are the perfect match for a pre-wired harness as they further help you with your installs. So I have set up a 10% off Ground Bug deals when purchased with a Home of Tone Signature Series pre-wired harness. This is an automatic discount code, so all you need to have is a Signature Series kit, and a Ground bug in your cart, and the discount will automatically be applied to the bug for you! Click HERE to view the Ground Bug listing
Do you make custom harnesses?
I'm afraid I do not offer a custom harness service. Only kits developed, tested and listed on my website are the available kits. So no custom schematics etc. If you happen to be local to my office, then I do carry out custom work in house, but in regards to shipped out pre-wired harnesses I do not offer custom kits. I am however happy to use different pot values or cap values within reason if you have a specific requirement that differs to the specs listed above. If this is relevant to yourself then please get in touch to discuss further to ensure the request is possible.
GPSR & Safety info
Manufacturer: James' Home of Tone, Laburnum Street, Stourbridge, DY8 4NX, UK.
Email: james@homeoftone.co.uk
EU Authorised Representative: Global Trade Department NI, Office 834, 92 Castle Street, Belfast, BT1 1HE, Northern Ireland. Email: Contact@GlobalTradeDept.com
Please use the tabs below to read through the information about this Pre-Wired harness kit. From a run down of what the kit does, to important fitting information and full specs.
Order times
I usually make harnesses to order, due to the variety of spec options that could be chosen across the whole range. The current turnaround time for a harness orders is around 5-7 working days depending on quantity of orders in at the time and your order will be updated accordingly when it is dispatched. This turnaround time doesn't include the transit time. Thanks for your patience whilst I get your harness made!
Model Description
The Mustang offers players a great deal of versatility due to it's clever yet simple slide switches, and ease of playability due to it's small body and short scale length. A fantastic guitar made popular by a number of players, perhaps most notably Indie and Grunge musicians such as Thurston Moore, Kurt Cobain, John Frusciante, Bilinda Butcher and many more. This harness is a faithful recreation of the traditional circuit, with the best quality parts available to help get the best out of your pickups and guitar in general. The schematic follows the traditional switching options, with an on/off for each pickup as well as an phase positions for additional tones.
Please note, website example photo(s) may differ visually from the wiring kit you receive. This could be for a number of reasons but ultimately, don't be alarmed if you do spot differences between the stock photo and your supplied kit.
Product Options
Pot type
Traditionally, single coil equipped Mustangs are equipped with 250k pots. Vintage examples will have 1/4" diameter solid shaft pots, for control knobs secured in place via a grub screw. So if you're after a vintage style/spec, single coil equipped Mustang wiring harness, this is the spec you need to choose.
I also offer it with split shaft pots, in case you wish to use push-fit control knobs. For reference, I use CTS split shaft pots which have 24 fine knurl splines.
I can make this kit with 500k pots, which can be useful if you have modded your Mustang and installed humbucker style pickups for example. The 500k pots are also available with either solid, or split shaft specs.
Slide switch colour
I offer this kit with the choice of either white tip, or black tip 3 way Switchcraft slide switches.
Wiring diagram and wiring info
Pre-Wired kit general fitting guide - HERE
Wiring Diagram - HERE
Soldering ground wires to pot casings - HERE
Wiring FAQs - HERE
Fitting information
I have intended for my wiring harnesses to be as simple as possible to install to your Mustang, but in this section you'll find some important fitting notes that will hopefully help you assess whether the kit is suitable for your exact Mustang or what is required to allow it to fit correctly.
Due to how the Mustang body is routed, this harness comes supplied in two sections, the upper switch section, and the lower pots section. The wires need feeding through the bodies wire channel then soldering the final two connections when in situ. This is shown in the wiring diagram and wires are clearly marked by their colour coding, black for ground, off-white for the signal connection to the volume pot input lug.
Can I fit this kit myself?
This ultimately comes down to whether you own the equipment needed to correctly and safely install the kit, or how comfortable you feel working on your own guitar. I do feel that installing a pre-wired guitar harness is do-able for many guitarists but only if the correct tools are used and care is taken to ensure you do not damage the kit, your guitar or yourself! There are detailed installation guides here on my website, as well as simple to follow wiring diagrams all to help make the process as easy as possible and in my experience, these have helped thousands of my customers carry out their own install. But if for any reason you have concerns about fitting the kit yourself which is entirely understandable, then I'm sure you'll agree that it is likely best to have a professional fit the kit and help ensure your purchased kit, and your beloved guitar are both looked after and worked on correctly.
If you are local to me (Stourbridge, West Midlands) I take on guitar work no problem at all so will certainly be able to help install your Signature Series harness.
Will the pots/jack fit my control plate plate?
The components I use in my Signature Series wiring kits are for the most part, USA imperial specification. If you're fitting this harness to a far east built guitar such as a Squier or similar brand, then you may have to widen the holes in the control plate to accommodate for these imperial measurement pots. Or alternatively, purchase a new control plate that is already suited to the US spec components. The CTS pots and Pure Tone multi contact jack have a mounting thread shaft diameter of 0.369" / 9.38mm so I recommend for ease of install a pickguard and/or jackplate with 0.394" / 10mm pot/jack mounting holes. You can easily widen the holes in the control plate too if you would prefer, I recommend doing this safely with a step cutter drill bit. I also offer this as a service so if you would like me to widen your plate for you, do please get in touch and we can organise this additionally.
If you’re buying this kit for a USA or Mexican made Mustang, then chances are it will be a direct, no modifications install process for you.
What control knobs will fit?
The kit comes with the choice of split, or solid shaft pots.
- CTS Solid shaft pots have a solid shaft diameter of 0.248" / 6.30mm. You will need control knobs that suit these measurements and secure to the pot via a grub screw on the control knob.
- CTS Split shaft pots which have a adjustable split shaft diameter of 5.95mm w/ 24 splines. You will need control knobs that suit these measurements.
Do not attempt to force fit smaller, metric/import spec control knobs onto the imperial USA spec pots, doing this can damage the pot.
If you do require a US spec control knobs, I do carry a selection of popular options in stock and they can be viewed in the Control Knob category on the store.
Specs/Parts included
- 2x CTS '450' Series +/-10% Tolerance short shaft audio taper pots - 250k or 500k options available
- 1x .047mfd 'Yellow Mustard' type tone capacitor (with the 250k pot option)
- 1x .022mfd 'Yellow Mustard' type tone capacitor (with the 500k pot option)
- 1x Pure Tone multi contact jack socket (nickel finish)
- 2x Switchcraft 3 position slide switch
- 2x Keystone Electronics 7313 connection terminal lug washer #8
- Gavitt USA made cloth covered 22AWG wire
- 20AWG Tinned copper ground
- Soldered using R-Tech Premium Lead-Free (Sn95.5Ag3.9Cu0.6) 22swg Solder wire
RoHS Compliant
RoHS Compliant components are used throughout pre-wired assemblies. All components used in this assembly are being used for their intended purposes stated in the guidelines by their relevant manufacturer. Any use outside of stated or recommended guidelines is entirely up to the customer, but sales support/warranty/refunds are then extinguished. For a run down of the manufacturers and product data sheets you can click HERE
Please note - wiring kit does not include new control knobs/control plate etc but does include the pot/jack mounting nuts and washers and switch mounting screws.
Why these spec parts over others available?
Simply put, component choice has been one of the most important parts of my product development. I have worked on guitars for many years, and built these kits professionally since 2015, and as a result have been able to see and experience working on the majority of components available on the market. In my findings, A/B testing and more, I have found the components I decided on for my Signature Series to be the most reliable, best tolerance and great functioning parts to use to help customers get the most out of their instruments. I use CTS '450' series premium spec pots as they have a tight tolerance, and will consistently provide me with accurate value, as well as very solid build quality. I use trusty 'Mustard' style polyester film 'tone' capacitors as in my opinion they simply can't be beat for great value, solid construction, solid lead-outs, super tight tolerances and reliable tone/function. I would personally much rather use a trusty Mustard for example over something like a paper in oil, as from experience that are so much more reliable to use. This is from carrying out a lot of A/B testing, both tonally, as well as armed with the multi-meter for testing values and actual tolerances, as well as handling them to test construction quality for long lasting reliability in use. I use the brilliant 'Pure Tone' Multi Contact Jack sockets as they are incredibly reliable, due to their additional contact points for both tip and sleeve. I use CRL, Oak and Switchcraft brand switches across the range as these are built very well, with care will last for many years to come and have long since provided me with reliable use professionally. All kits are wired up with quality USA made Gavitt wire, it's great to work with, super consistent gauge and provides me with a very reliable quality item for my kits. I totally understand that with anything guitar, it is subjective, but I have, with an open mind, thoroughly tested a broad variety of components over the years and these have all become the items I trust to use every day.
Harness FAQ's
I've been proudly making, developing and installing my pre-wired guitar harnesses since the beginning of the Home of Tone back in 2015 (time flies when you're having fun right!). Although I feel I do my best in covering as much information as possible across the various product listings, fitting guides, wiring diagrams and more, I thought it might be helpful to put together an FAQ's page that covers some of the general additional questions I get asked. You can view these Harness FAQ's HERE
'Ground Bug' deal!
Looking forward to installing your new wiring, but a little worried about making the ground connections to the pot casings? First time soldering and hear the horror stories of frying pots, or just simply want to neaten up your installs? Then the awesome 'Ground Bug' will help with any of these concerns, beginner or pro modders alike. The Ground Bug is a pot washer that fits between the pot casing and the pickguard/body and has a number of lugs (much like with the main signal connections on the pot for example) to which you can very easily solder your ground wire connections too. Completely removing the worry and risk of soldering a pot casing, something I know many guitarists complain about having to learn to do.
I have been stocking Ground Bugs for a while, and they really are the perfect match for a pre-wired harness as they further help you with your installs. So I have set up a 10% off Ground Bug deals when purchased with a Home of Tone Signature Series pre-wired harness. This is an automatic discount code, so all you need to have is a Signature Series kit, and a Ground bug in your cart, and the discount will automatically be applied to the bug for you! Click HERE to view the Ground Bug listing
Do you make custom harnesses?
I'm afraid I do not offer a custom harness service. Only kits developed, tested and listed on my website are the available kits. So no custom schematics etc. If you happen to be local to my office, then I do carry out custom work in house, but in regards to shipped out pre-wired harnesses I do not offer custom kits. I am however happy to use different pot values or cap values within reason if you have a specific requirement that differs to the specs listed above. If this is relevant to yourself then please get in touch to discuss further to ensure the request is possible.
GPSR & Safety info
Manufacturer: James' Home of Tone, Laburnum Street, Stourbridge, DY8 4NX, UK.
Email: james@homeoftone.co.uk
EU Authorised Representative: Global Trade Department NI, Office 834, 92 Castle Street, Belfast, BT1 1HE, Northern Ireland. Email: Contact@GlobalTradeDept.com
