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Humbucker and Rebel 90, two volumes and two tones

Humbucker · Rebel 90 · Two volumes · Two tones

Humbucker and Rebel 90, two volumes and two tones. Transcribed from the manufacturer wiring sheet and checked against the engine.

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Humbucker and Rebel 90, two volumes and two tonesHumbucker and Rebel 90, two volumes and two tones: Humbucker · Rebel 90 · Two volumes · Two tones. Original Tinkercaster drawing with labelled terminals.Neck PickupNeck PickupBridge Pickup R90Bridge Pickup R903-Way ToggleNeck Volume 500k · 500k500kBridge Volume 500k · 500k500kNeck Tone 500k · 500k500kBridge Tone 500k · 500k500kOutput Jack.022µf (neck) · 22nF22nF.022µf (bridge) · 22nF22nFredgreenblackwhitebarewhiteblackT1T2T3T4lug1lug2lug3lug1lug2lug3lug1lug2lug3lug1lug2lug3tipsleeveabab

Viewed from the back of the controls, as you solder them. Open the interactive diagram to zoom, move components and try the switches.

Parts and values

In the drawingValuePart
Neck Pickup—Humbucker (four-conductor, DiMarzio colours)Generic
Bridge Pickup R90—Single-coil pickup (two-conductor)Generic
3-Way Toggle—Switchcraft 3-Way ToggleExample part
Neck Volume 500k500kCTS 500k Audio PotExample part
Bridge Volume 500k500kCTS 500k Audio PotExample part
Neck Tone 500k500kCTS 500k Audio PotExample part
Bridge Tone 500k500kCTS 500k Audio PotExample part
Output Jack—Switchcraft #11Example part
.022µf (neck)22nFOrange Drop .022µFExample part
.022µf (bridge)22nFOrange Drop .022µFExample part

“Example part” means any part with the same value and lugs will do; the source does not name a brand. “Generic” stands in for an unspecified pickup: check your own pickup's lead colours before you solder.

Specific to this wiring

  • Both tones use capacitor-before-pot wiring from each volume input lug, as drawn.

Connections

In soldering order: grounds first, then the switch, the pickups and the signal path.

#FromToHow
1Neck green runs to the solder spot on the neck volume casing.Neck green runs to the solder spot on the neck volume casing.Wiregreen
2Neck bare shield runs with the green to the same neck volume casing spot.Neck bare shield runs with the green to the same neck volume casing spot.Wirebare
3Bridge Rebel 90 outer shield runs to the bridge volume casing.Bridge Rebel 90 outer shield runs to the bridge volume casing.Wirebare
4Neck tone right lug is bent up to the casing.Neck tone right lug is bent up to the casing.Wireground
5Bridge tone right lug is bent up to the casing.Bridge tone right lug is bent up to the casing.Wireground
6Neck volume right lug is bent up to the casing.Neck volume right lug is bent up to the casing.Wireground
7Bridge volume right lug is bent up to the casing.Bridge volume right lug is bent up to the casing.Wireground
8Bridge volume casing carries a ground symbol; joined to the neck volume casing.Bridge volume casing carries a ground symbol; joined to the neck volume casing.Wireground
9Neck tone casing carries a ground symbol; joined to the neck volume casing.Neck tone casing carries a ground symbol; joined to the neck volume casing.Wireground
10Bridge tone casing carries a ground symbol; joined to the bridge volume casing.Bridge tone casing carries a ground symbol; joined to the bridge volume casing.Wireground
11Toggle frame lug carries a ground symbol; joined to the neck tone casing.Toggle frame lug carries a ground symbol; joined to the neck tone casing.Wireground
12Jack sleeve carries a ground symbol; joined to the bridge tone casing.Jack sleeve carries a ground symbol; joined to the bridge tone casing.Wireground
13Neck volume middle lug runs to the toggle's upper outer lug.Neck volume middle lug runs to the toggle's upper outer lug.Wiresignal
14Bridge volume middle lug runs to the toggle's lower outer lug.Bridge volume middle lug runs to the toggle's lower outer lug.Wiresignal
15Toggle middle lug runs to the output jack tip.Toggle middle lug runs to the output jack tip.Wiresignal
16Neck black and white end together in the taped joint: soldered together and insulated.Neck black and white end together in the taped joint: soldered together and insulated.Wireblack
17Neck red runs to the neck volume's left lug.Neck red runs to the neck volume's left lug.Wirered
18Bridge Rebel 90 centre (hot) conductor runs to the bridge volume's left lug.Bridge Rebel 90 centre (hot) conductor runs to the bridge volume's left lug.Wireblack
19Grey wire from the neck volume's left lug to one leg of the neck .022µf capacitor.Grey wire from the neck volume's left lug to one leg of the neck .022µf capacitor.Wirewhite
20The neck capacitor's other leg runs to the neck tone's middle lug.The neck capacitor's other leg runs to the neck tone's middle lug.Wirewhite
21Grey wire from the bridge volume's left lug to one leg of the bridge .022µf capacitor.Grey wire from the bridge volume's left lug to one leg of the bridge .022µf capacitor.Wirewhite
22The bridge capacitor's other leg runs to the bridge tone's middle lug.The bridge capacitor's other leg runs to the bridge tone's middle lug.Wirewhite

What each position does

SettingThe sourceEngine result
Rhythm (neck)Engine reading of the transcribed board; matches the source legend.Neck Pickup (both coils).
BothEngine reading of the transcribed board; matches the source legend.Neck Pickup (both coils) and Bridge Pickup R90 in parallel.
Treble (bridge)Engine reading of the transcribed board; matches the source legend.Bridge Pickup R90.

Checked with the Tinkercaster wiring engine against the switching the source describes.

Before you solder

Ticks are kept in this browser only, as a reminder. They are not a check of your joints. New to soldering? Read the soldering cheat sheet.

Check before plugging in

    Measure across the output jack with a multimeter on its resistance range. No exact readings are given where the source does not specify the pickups.