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Stratocaster 5-Way Switch & Tone Control

Type Circuit schematicStandard IEEE Std 315 / ANSI Y32.2Engine schematex-circuitUpdated 5/27/2026
Stratocaster 5-Way Switch & Tone Control
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The scenario

A guitar technician needs a clear reference for wiring a Fender Stratocaster with standard 5-way switch and master volume/tone controls.

What is in this drawing

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01

Model pickups as AC voltage sources with individual switches for selection

02

Represent volume and tone controls using resistor and capacitor networks

Suitable for anyone building or repairing a Strat-style guitar; adaptable to other passive pickup configurations.

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