Guitar WiringThe ring contact closes the battery negative to ground only while a mono plug is inserted, so active pickups switch off when unplugged.
Connections at a glance
Use the terminal labels below when planning your circuit. Check the manufacturer's documentation for your exact component revision.
| Terminal | Label | Role | Lead colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| tip | Tip (signal) | Jack tip | — |
| sleeve | Sleeve (ground) | Jack sleeve · Ground | — |
| ring | Ring (battery switch) | Jack ring | — |