Strat wiring diagram

[IbanezFreak]

Hey guys...i tried rewiring my strat with SSS config two days ago...only the bridge pickup worked..but i followed the wiring schematics as shown

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but since that didn't work, i went around to look for more schematics..and found this one

...which seems to have quite a bit of difference..

So which diagram should i follow? Considering its the face view of the back of the pickguard

and does it matter which way i place my 5way switch? What could have went wrong? Maybe a spoilt 5 way switch or pot?

Oh and when i solder the grounds onto the pots, i tin the pot with solder first? I am using a 40 W soldering iron, so how many seconds max should my soldering iron touch the pot?

 

[3hree6ixty]

wow.. i remember when i 1st started out.. destroyed a few switches and wires before i got the hang of it...

then i found out i wired my switch in reverse. *facepalm*

best get the one that closest resembles your 5way switch.
otherwise here's a couple of reliable ones that i've personally tried. cant really tell much diference tonally.(or maybe it's just me?)
http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Assets/pdf/Acme_Guitar_Works_Diagram_Strat_Modern.pdf
http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Assets/pdf/Acme_Guitar_Works_Diagram_Strat_Vintage.pdf

and when your soldering iron is fully heated, it takes no more than 5 seconds to melt and solder a joint.
and here's an article from the same site on soldering.
http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Assets/images/press/pg_802.pdf

hope this helps.

 

[IbanezFreak]

whao! awesome site info, thanks dude!