Pre-Wired Guitar wiring harness | 5-way 'HS Supreme' Telecaster 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 Telecaster is an iconic instrument that defined a brand, inspired so many musicians and set the bar for the solid body electric guitar moving forward. Thanks to the likes of Keef, Andy Summers and many more, 'HS' (Humbucker/Single Coil) configuration Teles have been incredibly popular for many years too.
But mixing pickup types highlights a particular issue when it comes to wiring, the pot choice compromise! Do you opt for the more traditional Tele choice of 250k pots, which can lead to a dark sounding humbucker position. Or 500k pots which could lead to an overly bridge Tele single coil sound. Some players may well prefer either of those anyway, but if you'd rather do your best to reduce the compromise and try to help each pickup sound it's best, then this harness may be of some help to you!
Those familiar with my pre-wired kits, may already know about my long standard 'HS' Telecaster wiring kit. That kit has been one of my most popular kits, making use of 500k pots and a 470kOhm resistor mod to try and reduce the HS wiring compromise. This kit however, furthers that idea and uses some rather cool stacked 500k/250k pots! These particular pots are made by CTS, and custom commissioned by Fender. I first saw them used on a Fender master built HS Telecaster, which sounded fantastic and well balanced, so I wanted to develop a kit based around them. Although it is two pots in one, a 'stacked' or 'dual concentric' pot usually also features two pot shafts meaning you have the stacked control knobs to control each one. These have a singular pot shaft, meaning you can use a regular control knob for easier use and functionality.
What this means is you can have the humbucker running through the 500k side (with a 0.02mfd cap), and the bridge single coil running through the 250k side (with a 0.05mfd cap). Dedicated pots for each pickup! In testing this sounded great to my ear.
I took this a step further, by including a 5 way super switch. So this kit is for those of you that use a neck humbucker with 4 conductor wiring. If you have a neck humbucker with braided 1c wire, or 2c wire then I'm afraid this specific kit will not work for you. It must have 4 conductor wiring. Providing you with coil split via the selector switch of the humbucker in position 4 and 2. If your humbucker is 1c or 2c wired, but you love the sound of these stacked pots, then don't fear, I have created a 3 way version of this HS Supreme kit too! Click HERE for more info.
There are some important install notes on this kit, due to the size of the stacked pots, neck humbucker wiring requirements etc, so do please take the time to read the installation information in the tabs below.
How the controls and pots work
Master volume control
Master tone control
Switching (5 way)
Position 1 - Bridge pickup
Position 2 - Bridge pickup and neck humbucker split
Position 3 - Bridge pickup and neck humbucker full
Position 4 - Neck humbucker split
Position 5 - Neck humbucker
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 shaft type?
Traditionally you would expect to see Solid Shaft pots used in a Telecaster. They will accomodate for grub screw secured control knobs such as the traditional knurled/barrel type control knobs used on Telecasters for decades.
But these Fender/CTS stacked 500k/250k pots are only made with a split shaft, so if you need to fit traditional 1/4" grub screw secured control knobs then I offer this kit with the option of some pre-installed brass conversion sleeves.
Without the sleeves, these pots are standard CTS split shaft spec, 5.95mm w/24 fine knurl splines and require a control knob that secures in place by push-fit.
With the conversion sleeves, these pots will be standard CTS solid shaft spec, 6.35mm (1/4") and require a control knob that secures in place via a grub screw fixing.
Humbucker tone pot spec
This option specifically comes down to the neck position humbucker. Despite this kit using the optimised 500k spec for a humbucker, you may have a particularly dark sounding HB, a very hot output humbucker etc that you just really want to help ensure it doesn't get muddy. So I offer this kit with a solution to that, should it be helpful.
As standard, the tone pot is left as-is. Just a regular, audio taper 500k tone pot with a 0.02mfd cap.
But if you want to coax a little more brightness out of your humbucker, I can no-load mod the humbuckers tone pot track, meaning with the pot all the way up on '10' so to speak, the tone pot is out of the circuit. Turn it, and it works like a normal tone pot, but on 10 it's out of the circuit and not having any influence on the overall humbucker sound. Quite helpful in brightening up a darker humbucker, if that sounds helpful to you, select the no-load mod.
The single coil's 250k tone pot will be kept as is, standard audio taper spec, not no-load modded as generally, that position is spot on with these specs. Those pesky neck humbuckers however sometimes demand more of our attention lol!
Wiring diagram and wiring info
Pre-Wired kit general fitting guide - HERE
Wiring Diagrams - 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 Telecaster, but in this section you'll find some important fitting notes that will hopefully help you assess whether the HS Supreme kit is suitable for your exact Tele or what is required to allow it to fit correctly.
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/switch fit my control cavity?
This kit uses some pretty bulky components. The stacked pots are twice as deep within the cavity as a standard CTS pot, and the 5 way super switch is wider than a standard 3 way switch too. As such, I highly recommend inspecting your Telecasters control cavity to ensure it is deep enough, and the correct standard Tele width cavity too. I recommend a cavity depth of at least 38mm in at least the area where the switch sits, and at least 27mm cavity depth where the pots sit. Some Telecaster cavities have a deeper section where the switch sits, but a shallower section where the pots sit. So ensure you measure each section of the cavity. For those of you with a traditional full depth cavity, then this is the perfect scenario and provide plenty of working space for the wires etc to pass by. But do please double check these measurements to ensure the bulky components will fit your cavity. If not, you may need to route your cavity to a sufficient depth. I carried out test installs in a genuine Fender Telecaster with the stepped depth cavity, and it fit, but it was tight so keep this in mind when deciding whether to order.
Will the pots/jack fit my control plate and jack 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 control plate 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.
Important note - the stacked pots have a very shallow mounting thread depth, as such, they will not fit custom made Telecasters with a rear route where the pots fit through the top. Unless of course the top is routed thin enough (IE, control plate kind of thickness).
If you’re buying this kit for a USA or Mexican made Tele with a traditional control plate, then chances are it will be a direct, no modifications install process for you.
Centre to centre measurements between components are -
Centre of Switch to volume pot - 40mm
Centre of volume pot to centre of tone pot - 64mm
These measurements for my templates were taken from a USA Fender telecaster control plate. There is a small amount of 'give' in the wire lengths between the components, but if for any reason the measurements on your Telecaster are drastically different to those stated above, please do get in touch and I may be able to make your kit with an allowance for this. You will need to provide your centre to centre measurements to me.
What control knobs will fit?
Traditionally you would expect to see Solid Shaft pots used in a Telecaster. They will accomodate for grub screw secured control knobs such as the traditional knurled/barrel type control knobs used on Telecasters for decades.
But these Fender/CTS stacked 500k/250k pots are only made with a split shaft, so if you need to fit traditional 1/4" grub screw secured control knobs then I offer this kit with the option of some pre-installed brass conversion sleeves.
Without the sleeves, these pots are standard CTS split shaft spec, 5.95mm w/24 fine knurl splines and require a control knob that secures in place by push-fit.
With the conversion sleeves, these pots will be standard CTS solid shaft spec, 6.35mm (1/4") and require a control knob that secures in place via a grub screw fixing.
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.
Which switch tip will fit?
Much like with the control knobs, the Oak 5 way super switch used in this kit is USA spec, with imperial sizes. Therefore you need a switch tip which will fit a Oak switch, which measures 0.185" / 4.72mm
If you do require a US spec switch tip, I do carry a selection of popular options in stock and they can be viewed in the Switch Tips category on the store.
Will the jack socket fit my mount cup/plate?
Much like with the control knob and plate fitting notes, this will ultimately come down to where your guitar was made and/or what hardware it has already. The jack socket I use in this kit again is imperial specification, the outer thread diameter measures 0.367" / 9.32mm and ideally requires a 0.394" / 10mm hole to comfortably mount. If you have a threaded electrosocket style jack cup, you will need the imperial thread pitch version. The jack comes provided with washers and mounting nut
Specs/Parts included
- 2x CTS 'Fender' Series +/-10% Tolerance short shaft pots - 500k/250k stacked pots
- 1x .02uF Jupiter USA mustard tone capacitor
- 1x .05mfd Jupiter USA mustard tone capacitor
- 1x Pure Tone multi contact jack socket (nickel finish)
- 1x Oak 5 way double wafer super switch
- 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 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/switch tip/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 (We recommend the 'Daddy Long Legs' Ground Bug for tighter Telecaster control cavities.
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) Ltd, Office 834, Unit 6, 100 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6AG, 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 Telecaster is an iconic instrument that defined a brand, inspired so many musicians and set the bar for the solid body electric guitar moving forward. Thanks to the likes of Keef, Andy Summers and many more, 'HS' (Humbucker/Single Coil) configuration Teles have been incredibly popular for many years too.
But mixing pickup types highlights a particular issue when it comes to wiring, the pot choice compromise! Do you opt for the more traditional Tele choice of 250k pots, which can lead to a dark sounding humbucker position. Or 500k pots which could lead to an overly bridge Tele single coil sound. Some players may well prefer either of those anyway, but if you'd rather do your best to reduce the compromise and try to help each pickup sound it's best, then this harness may be of some help to you!
Those familiar with my pre-wired kits, may already know about my long standard 'HS' Telecaster wiring kit. That kit has been one of my most popular kits, making use of 500k pots and a 470kOhm resistor mod to try and reduce the HS wiring compromise. This kit however, furthers that idea and uses some rather cool stacked 500k/250k pots! These particular pots are made by CTS, and custom commissioned by Fender. I first saw them used on a Fender master built HS Telecaster, which sounded fantastic and well balanced, so I wanted to develop a kit based around them. Although it is two pots in one, a 'stacked' or 'dual concentric' pot usually also features two pot shafts meaning you have the stacked control knobs to control each one. These have a singular pot shaft, meaning you can use a regular control knob for easier use and functionality.
What this means is you can have the humbucker running through the 500k side (with a 0.02mfd cap), and the bridge single coil running through the 250k side (with a 0.05mfd cap). Dedicated pots for each pickup! In testing this sounded great to my ear.
I took this a step further, by including a 5 way super switch. So this kit is for those of you that use a neck humbucker with 4 conductor wiring. If you have a neck humbucker with braided 1c wire, or 2c wire then I'm afraid this specific kit will not work for you. It must have 4 conductor wiring. Providing you with coil split via the selector switch of the humbucker in position 4 and 2. If your humbucker is 1c or 2c wired, but you love the sound of these stacked pots, then don't fear, I have created a 3 way version of this HS Supreme kit too! Click HERE for more info.
There are some important install notes on this kit, due to the size of the stacked pots, neck humbucker wiring requirements etc, so do please take the time to read the installation information in the tabs below.
How the controls and pots work
Master volume control
Master tone control
Switching (5 way)
Position 1 - Bridge pickup
Position 2 - Bridge pickup and neck humbucker split
Position 3 - Bridge pickup and neck humbucker full
Position 4 - Neck humbucker split
Position 5 - Neck humbucker
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 shaft type?
Traditionally you would expect to see Solid Shaft pots used in a Telecaster. They will accomodate for grub screw secured control knobs such as the traditional knurled/barrel type control knobs used on Telecasters for decades.
But these Fender/CTS stacked 500k/250k pots are only made with a split shaft, so if you need to fit traditional 1/4" grub screw secured control knobs then I offer this kit with the option of some pre-installed brass conversion sleeves.
Without the sleeves, these pots are standard CTS split shaft spec, 5.95mm w/24 fine knurl splines and require a control knob that secures in place by push-fit.
With the conversion sleeves, these pots will be standard CTS solid shaft spec, 6.35mm (1/4") and require a control knob that secures in place via a grub screw fixing.
Humbucker tone pot spec
This option specifically comes down to the neck position humbucker. Despite this kit using the optimised 500k spec for a humbucker, you may have a particularly dark sounding HB, a very hot output humbucker etc that you just really want to help ensure it doesn't get muddy. So I offer this kit with a solution to that, should it be helpful.
As standard, the tone pot is left as-is. Just a regular, audio taper 500k tone pot with a 0.02mfd cap.
But if you want to coax a little more brightness out of your humbucker, I can no-load mod the humbuckers tone pot track, meaning with the pot all the way up on '10' so to speak, the tone pot is out of the circuit. Turn it, and it works like a normal tone pot, but on 10 it's out of the circuit and not having any influence on the overall humbucker sound. Quite helpful in brightening up a darker humbucker, if that sounds helpful to you, select the no-load mod.
The single coil's 250k tone pot will be kept as is, standard audio taper spec, not no-load modded as generally, that position is spot on with these specs. Those pesky neck humbuckers however sometimes demand more of our attention lol!
Wiring diagram and wiring info
Pre-Wired kit general fitting guide - HERE
Wiring Diagrams - 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 Telecaster, but in this section you'll find some important fitting notes that will hopefully help you assess whether the HS Supreme kit is suitable for your exact Tele or what is required to allow it to fit correctly.
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/switch fit my control cavity?
This kit uses some pretty bulky components. The stacked pots are twice as deep within the cavity as a standard CTS pot, and the 5 way super switch is wider than a standard 3 way switch too. As such, I highly recommend inspecting your Telecasters control cavity to ensure it is deep enough, and the correct standard Tele width cavity too. I recommend a cavity depth of at least 38mm in at least the area where the switch sits, and at least 27mm cavity depth where the pots sit. Some Telecaster cavities have a deeper section where the switch sits, but a shallower section where the pots sit. So ensure you measure each section of the cavity. For those of you with a traditional full depth cavity, then this is the perfect scenario and provide plenty of working space for the wires etc to pass by. But do please double check these measurements to ensure the bulky components will fit your cavity. If not, you may need to route your cavity to a sufficient depth. I carried out test installs in a genuine Fender Telecaster with the stepped depth cavity, and it fit, but it was tight so keep this in mind when deciding whether to order.
Will the pots/jack fit my control plate and jack 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 control plate 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.
Important note - the stacked pots have a very shallow mounting thread depth, as such, they will not fit custom made Telecasters with a rear route where the pots fit through the top. Unless of course the top is routed thin enough (IE, control plate kind of thickness).
If you’re buying this kit for a USA or Mexican made Tele with a traditional control plate, then chances are it will be a direct, no modifications install process for you.
Centre to centre measurements between components are -
Centre of Switch to volume pot - 40mm
Centre of volume pot to centre of tone pot - 64mm
These measurements for my templates were taken from a USA Fender telecaster control plate. There is a small amount of 'give' in the wire lengths between the components, but if for any reason the measurements on your Telecaster are drastically different to those stated above, please do get in touch and I may be able to make your kit with an allowance for this. You will need to provide your centre to centre measurements to me.
What control knobs will fit?
Traditionally you would expect to see Solid Shaft pots used in a Telecaster. They will accomodate for grub screw secured control knobs such as the traditional knurled/barrel type control knobs used on Telecasters for decades.
But these Fender/CTS stacked 500k/250k pots are only made with a split shaft, so if you need to fit traditional 1/4" grub screw secured control knobs then I offer this kit with the option of some pre-installed brass conversion sleeves.
Without the sleeves, these pots are standard CTS split shaft spec, 5.95mm w/24 fine knurl splines and require a control knob that secures in place by push-fit.
With the conversion sleeves, these pots will be standard CTS solid shaft spec, 6.35mm (1/4") and require a control knob that secures in place via a grub screw fixing.
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.
Which switch tip will fit?
Much like with the control knobs, the Oak 5 way super switch used in this kit is USA spec, with imperial sizes. Therefore you need a switch tip which will fit a Oak switch, which measures 0.185" / 4.72mm
If you do require a US spec switch tip, I do carry a selection of popular options in stock and they can be viewed in the Switch Tips category on the store.
Will the jack socket fit my mount cup/plate?
Much like with the control knob and plate fitting notes, this will ultimately come down to where your guitar was made and/or what hardware it has already. The jack socket I use in this kit again is imperial specification, the outer thread diameter measures 0.367" / 9.32mm and ideally requires a 0.394" / 10mm hole to comfortably mount. If you have a threaded electrosocket style jack cup, you will need the imperial thread pitch version. The jack comes provided with washers and mounting nut
Specs/Parts included
- 2x CTS 'Fender' Series +/-10% Tolerance short shaft pots - 500k/250k stacked pots
- 1x .02uF Jupiter USA mustard tone capacitor
- 1x .05mfd Jupiter USA mustard tone capacitor
- 1x Pure Tone multi contact jack socket (nickel finish)
- 1x Oak 5 way double wafer super switch
- 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 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/switch tip/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 (We recommend the 'Daddy Long Legs' Ground Bug for tighter Telecaster control cavities.
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) Ltd, Office 834, Unit 6, 100 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6AG, Northern Ireland. Email: contact@globaltradedept.com