HSS Strat with Five-Way Super Switch and 500K Pots

The heart of this drop-in prewired Strat® harness is our custom DiMarzio 5-way Super Switch made by Oak-Grigsby, configured to automatically split the bridge humbucker when combined with the middle pickup (position 2). By using parallel resistance, the single coil pickups sound like they are connected to a 250K pot, while the humbucker still sees the full resistance of the 500K pot.

This drop-in prewire harness features a combination of our custom designed 500K and 250K pots. First built over 45 years ago, we wanted the smooth feel and graduated taper found on some vintage 50s guitars. Using a 10-step rotary switch, we created a taper that works with DiMarzio pickups. It’s neither a linear nor audio taper pot -- it's DiMarzio's custom taper. To further increase reliability, we make the center shaft and threaded parts from solid machined brass instead of cheap castings.

This kit also features a Switchcraft output jack and includes both black and white switch tips for the 5-way switch.

DiMarzio wiring harnesses are all hand assembled and tested in the USA. We use the best sound-tested parts available from Oak Grigsby, Switchcraft®, Sprague®, and CTS®, and we include vintage-style cloth wire.

Ideal for the following switching configuration:
 

1.     Bridge
2.     Bridge Split and Middle
3.     Middle
4.     Middle and Neck
5.     Neck

Component List:
 

• 1x DiMarzio Custom Taper Potentiometers – 250K
• 2x DiMarzio Custom Taper Potentiometers – 500K
• 2x 470Kohm Resistors
• Sprague Orange Drop Capacitor - .022uf, 100v
• Gavitt Vintage Hookup Wire – 22 Gauge
• Custom Oak-Grigsby Five-Way Super Switch
• Switchcraft Output Jack

Treble Bleed Circuit:
 

• 1x 560pF cap
• 1x 300Kohm resistor

*Please note: these are direct replacements for the standard 3/8-inch (9.525mm) holes found on most Fender® guitars. Some enlargement may be required for non-standard or import-specific hole diameters.

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