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Guitar Wiring Diagrams

A collection of wiring references for common pickup configurations. Click any diagram to enlarge it, or follow the shop links to find the parts you need.

DPDT switch series-parallel wiring options diagram
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Switching

DPDT switch options

Series/parallel wiring options using a Double Pole Double Throw toggle switch - useful for splitting or combining coils without adding extra pots.

Kent Armstrong M-Bucker wiring options diagram
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Multi-coil

Kent Armstrong M-Bucker wiring options

Wiring configurations for the M-Bucker (Motherbucker) - Kent's high-output multi-coil pickup with flexible switching options.

One humbucker direct to jack wiring diagram
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humbucker

One humbucker, direct to jack

The simplest humbucker wiring - straight to the output jack with no controls. Good for hardtails and dedicated rhythm guitars.

humbucker to volume control wiring diagram
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humbucker

Humbucker to volume control

Single humbucker wired through a volume pot to the output jack - the classic starting point for most single-pickup builds.

Jazz guitar pickup wiring diagram
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Jazz

Jazz guitar pickup wiring

Standard archtop/jazz wiring with individual volume controls per pickup and a master tone control.

Got a wiring question? If you're unsure which diagram fits your build, or you need something not shown here, get in touch - we're happy to help point you in the right direction.