Guitar Wiring Problem..

[nabs]

Im hoping we have some guitar people on this site...

When i got my guitar for free, i planned to fix it, and i finally got around to it, the main problem is the wiring, i took it apart, and found out some stuff. I went to look online for a wiring diagram but i cant really find a useful one.

Well i was wondering if someone can help me. I dont know the brand or else i would have just googled for the wiring diagram.

But it has 2 pickups, One tone, and one volume, and one fader switch and an output port. I need someones help to figure out how the wiring goes, so hopefully someone out there can help me. The wires coming out of the Pickups are Green, Red and black. I can figure it out as long as i figure out what the wires mean. But still any help will be appreciated.

[tiedye]

as your attorney, I advise you to take it to a professional.

I fuck around way more than I should with my equipment, and when I bought my first axe I ended up dishing out as much as I paid for it for new pickups because I figured I'd remember how I took them apart. I know what I'm doing (for the most part) now, but every now and then I still have to take it to a pro.

The colour of the wire really means nothing. My brand new Schecter has black wires; no distinguishing colour whatsoever.

So I recommend taking it in. It shouldn't cost you much to get it rewired. . it should only take an hour or two. You never know. . you might solder something that shouldn't be soldered or short your pickups out. Don't disrespect your instrument by fucking it up; it's a sacred thing, y'know.

[tiedye]

but if you're really adament on a do-it-yourself job. . this is a standard wiring schematic.

[nabs]

i wanna do it myself. but the problem is most scematics have a pair of volume and tone knobs, whereas mine only has one set.


if i have to take it to a professional, any one with hookups.

[Code]

Ewart Guitars
1040 Parker St.
Vancouver BC
604-255-7732

It's right above Backline. Great guy, and fair pricing. He's been the goto guy for years. I would suggest following his advice, as he'll probably say to change your wiring for american made ie- better wires and pots, but he'll just wire it if thats what you want. His website was down when I checked, so you'll have to call.

Barry Ewart: for guitars
Mr. Ho: for amps

ahhhhh...Dr. Ho, made my marshall a MONSTER

[thechix0r]

Take it down to a music shop, they are knowledgeable abotu that kind of stuff and probably won't charge you anything and it will save you from screwing up anything by doing it yourself. Wards/Long and McQuade are good, that's where I bought my guitar and as he suggested up there, there are other places. I suggest looking in the yellow pages. Good luck

[tiedye]

^^^
Long & McQuade will charge you out your ass. They're money-grubbing hacks; nothing but over-priced hassle. You can get better deals almost anywhere else.

Anywhere you go will charge you.

[mux]

Originally Posted by Code

It's right above Backline. Great guy, and fair pricing. He's been the goto guy for years. I would suggest following his advice, as he'll probably say to change your wiring for american made ie- better wires and pots, but he'll just wire it if thats what you want. His website was down when I checked, so you'll have to call.

Hey Code, does this advice hold true for accoustic guitars?

I've got a beautiful Fender accoustic/electric, but there's a bit of a buzz on the low E. It could be the bridge, or it could be a fret needs filing, but either way, it's *way* out of my league to fix... at least, I'm not willing to chance fucking up my baby, y'know? :)

I'm a big fan of Backline, just curious if the location suggests association, or if it's just coincidence?

[Code]

Originally Posted by mux

Hey Code, does this advice hold true for accoustic guitars?

I've got a beautiful Fender accoustic/electric, but there's a bit of a buzz on the low E. It could be the bridge, or it could be a fret needs filing, but either way, it's *way* out of my league to fix... at least, I'm not willing to chance fucking up my baby, y'know? :)

I'm a big fan of Backline, just curious if the location suggests association, or if it's just coincidence?

nah, he's been there forever man. He worked a fender electric I had to perfection. He's got a ton of accoustics at the shop, but I'm not going to put my nuts on the line because I've never had him work on an accoustic for me. You gota at least talk to him though. Go upstairs as soon as you walk through the main entrance of backline, great place to find used amps and guitars too. <-- not affiliated, just a fan.

[nabs]

im not sure what brand mine is, if i figured out then i can get a proper schematic for it.

[nabs]

if i take my guitar to the Long and McQuade or TomLee will they be able to tell me what type of guitar i have?

[nabs]

Fixed It Myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Revolver]

Originally Posted by tiedye

^^^
Long & McQuade will charge you out your ass. They're money-grubbing hacks; nothing but over-priced hassle. You can get better deals almost anywhere else.

Anywhere you go will charge you.

Ummm sorry no. i have to disagree. i have a fender dreadnaught wich was in really terrible condition.

i took it to LM and they filled it,put a new bridge and nut on it. took the warping out of the neck.....all sorts of things. when they were done it was a brand new guitar wich played and sounded beutiful.

...all for like $120 i think

[wolf]

Nabs
Why not go to the GuitarNuts message board?
http://guitarnuts2.proboards45.com/index.cgi?

Also, you could visit my website for some wiring diagrams:
www.1728.com/guitar.htm

The circuit that tiedye posted? That's from my website. Check it out.