![]() Note: the above percentages are only used for explanation, and are not accurate. When your pickups are wired in series, the combined signals would equate to 200%. Series wiring combines the pickup signals in a way where the volume is louder and thicker. The combination of the Bridge and Middle might result in a total combined output of, say, 50%. When combined with another pickup, say, the Middle pickup, it’s output seems to drop by approximately 25%. With Parallel wiring, the perceived sound decreases when combined with another pickup.įor instance, if you only selected your Bridge pickup, it’s output is 100%. You might have noticed a volume drop when you switch between pickups in the middle positions. ![]() The signal experiences more resistance, thus getting bigger and beefier as a result. Series wiring gives the signal a much greater distance to travel. Parallel Wiring gives the pickup the shortest possible distance to the Output Jack. ![]() To illustrate, we’ve made an illustration: For instance, the White (hot) leads connect to the switch, and the Black leads attach to Ground. Series wiring puts your pickup’s outputs into your other pickups. ![]() What this means is each pickup has its own path of output. In a standard guitar, like a Strat or a Tele, your pickups are in Parallel. ![]()
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