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Tinkercaster

Pickups

Tapped single-coil (three-conductor)

Any passive single coil with hot, tap and ground leads

Single coil

Stands in for a tapped single coil (full winding plus tap) such as Esquire alternate or SSL-7-style taps. Terminals are hot, tap and gnd.

Connections at a glance

Use the terminal labels below when planning your circuit. Check the manufacturer's documentation for your exact component revision.

TerminalLabelRoleLead colour
hotHot (full)Signal hotNot listed
tapTapCoil finishNot listed
gndGroundSignal return · GroundNot listed

Internal connections

  • hot → tap: Winding start to tap

  • tap → gnd: Tap to ground (remaining winding)

This catalog is a reference, not a retailer. Component illustrations are schematic, not product photographs. Always confirm the exact model and manufacturer specifications before purchase or soldering.

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