Tonerider wiring

Two Rebel 90s, toggle, two volumes and two tones

Two Rebel 90s · 3-way toggle · Two volumes · Two tones

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

Two Rebel 90s, toggle, two volumes and two tonesTwo Rebel 90s, toggle, two volumes and two tones: Two Rebel 90s · 3-way toggle · Two volumes · Two tones. Original Tinkercaster drawing with labelled terminals.Neck Pickup (Rebel 90)Neck Pickup (Rebel 90)Bridge Pickup (Rebel 90)Bridge Pickup (Rebel 90)3-Way ToggleNeck Volume 500kA · 500k500kBridge Volume 500kA · 500k500kNeck Tone 500kA · 500k500kBridge Tone 500kA · 500k500kOutput Jack.022µf (neck) · 22nF22nF.022µf (bridge) · 22nF22nFwhiteblackwhiteblackT1T2T3T4lug1lug2lug3lug1lug2lug3lug1lug2lug3lug1lug2lug3tipsleeveabab

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 (Rebel 90)—Single-coil pickup (two-conductor)Generic
Bridge Pickup (Rebel 90)—Single-coil pickup (two-conductor)Generic
3-Way Toggle—Switchcraft 3-Way ToggleExample part
Neck Volume 500kA500kCTS 500k Audio PotExample part
Bridge Volume 500kA500kCTS 500k Audio PotExample part
Neck Tone 500kA500kCTS 500k Audio PotExample part
Bridge Tone 500kA500kCTS 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

  • Cap-before-pot on both tone circuits, as drawn.

Connections

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

#FromToHow
1Neck black lead and 'Bare Shield Wire' end on the neck volume casing; one ground wire represents both.Neck black lead and 'Bare Shield Wire' end on the neck volume casing; one ground wire represents both.Wireblack
2Bridge black lead and 'Bare Shield Wire' end on the bridge volume casing; one ground wire represents both.Bridge black lead and 'Bare Shield Wire' end on the bridge volume casing; one ground wire represents both.Wireblack
3Neck tone right lug is bent to the neck tone casing.Neck tone right lug is bent to the neck tone casing.Wireground
4Bridge tone right lug is bent to the bridge tone casing.Bridge tone right lug is bent to the bridge tone casing.Wireground
5Neck volume right lug has a short black link to the casing.Neck volume right lug has a short black link to the casing.Wireground
6Bridge volume right lug has a short black link to the casing.Bridge volume right lug has a short black link to the casing.Wireground
7Bridge volume casing goes to a ground symbol; drawn as a wire to the neck volume casing.Bridge volume casing goes to a ground symbol; drawn as a wire to the neck volume casing.Wireground
8Neck tone casing goes to a ground symbol; drawn as a wire to the neck volume casing.Neck tone casing goes to a ground symbol; drawn as a wire to the neck volume casing.Wireground
9Bridge tone casing goes to a ground symbol; drawn as a wire to the bridge volume casing.Bridge tone casing goes to a ground symbol; drawn as a wire to the bridge volume casing.Wireground
10Toggle frame lug goes to a ground symbol; drawn as a wire to the neck tone casing.Toggle frame lug goes to a ground symbol; drawn as a wire to the neck tone casing.Wireground
11Jack sleeve goes to a ground symbol; drawn as a wire to the bridge tone casing.Jack sleeve goes to a ground symbol; drawn as a wire to the bridge tone casing.Wireground
12Neck volume middle lug runs to the toggle's upper outer lug (mapped by function to the neck tag).Neck volume middle lug runs to the toggle's upper outer lug (mapped by function to the neck tag).Wiresignal
13Bridge volume middle lug runs to the toggle's lower outer lug (mapped by function to the bridge tag).Bridge volume middle lug runs to the toggle's lower outer lug (mapped by function to the bridge tag).Wiresignal
14Toggle middle lug runs to the output jack tip.Toggle middle lug runs to the output jack tip.Wiresignal
15Neck white lead runs to the neck volume's left lug (back view, lugs down).Neck white lead runs to the neck volume's left lug (back view, lugs down).Wirewhite
16Bridge white lead runs to the bridge volume's left lug.Bridge white lead runs to the bridge volume's left lug.Wirewhite
17One leg of the neck .022µf capacitor is on the neck volume's left lug.One leg of the neck .022µf capacitor is on the neck volume's left lug.Wirewhite
18The other leg of the neck .022µf capacitor is on the neck tone's middle lug.The other leg of the neck .022µf capacitor is on the neck tone's middle lug.Wirewhite
19One leg of the bridge .022µf capacitor is on the bridge volume's left lug.One leg of the bridge .022µf capacitor is on the bridge volume's left lug.Wirewhite
20The other leg of the bridge .022µf capacitor is on the bridge tone's middle lug.The other leg of the bridge .022µf capacitor is on 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 (Rebel 90).
BothEngine reading of the transcribed board; matches the source legend.Neck Pickup (Rebel 90) and Bridge Pickup (Rebel 90) in parallel.
Treble (bridge)Engine reading of the transcribed board; matches the source legend.Bridge Pickup (Rebel 90).

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.