After reading his excellent article three must try guitar wiring mods pg july 14 i suggested doing something together for pg and here it isi took the basic idea from joes varitone variation. An easy to understand wiring diagram is included.
Diy Tonestyler Varitone
Varitone switch wiring diagram. The first position is the true bypass position the switch absoult has no. Before the volume control or after it. The guitar wiring blog diagrams and tips. In case anyone doesnt know how a tone control works on a guitar basically there is position and a wire from the selector switch through the volume pot and then to. Much misunderstood gibsons varitone circuit and switch adds extra tonal options to what are already some of the greatest semi solid electricinformation about the 4 way tele mod. King had the varitone switch on his guitar because he used it.
Before we start analyze the first way of wiring lets look at my varitone project. Where can i find a wiring diagram for a varitone set up. After meeting my pg colleague joe gore at last years musikmesse and exchanging email i realized we share a passion for guitar wiring mods. As you can see it has two connections with the. The varitone circuit demystified. Only two wires have to be connected to the original wiring and thats it.
A varitone switch can be installed as a part of a guitar wiring in two ways. Telecaster 3 way switch wiring diagram also telecaster seymour duncan wiring diagrams. Scott sharrard and the gibson es. This article will help you choose the right way. It really has a matter for your guitar tone. The varitone switch has six positions.
Our varitone switch fits into almost every guitar and can be easily integrated into the existing wiring. Wiring style with the tone control connected to the wiper of the volume but oddly it.