Free-Way Switch 3X3-03 Administrator Guide

HHH 3V/1T
Model No:-
3X3-03 Free-Way Switch
Neck
Bridge+Neck
Bridge
41
2
3
5
6
N e c k & M id d le
M id d le
B rid g e & M id d le
BRIDGE MIDDLE
NECK
c
Grd To Bridge
Vol
(Neck) Vol
(Mid)
Optional
DPDT
Switch
(Master)
(Bridge)
Vol Tone
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Optional Push/Pull Pot affects position 5 only: push in for middle
pickup only, pull out for Neck+Middle+Bridge pickups. Omit push/
pull pot and dotted wires for middle pickup only in position 5.
(Sleeve)
(Tip)
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
Use multi-core screened cable between switch and controls on
LP-style guitars.
For Humbucker guitars, middle PU is normally reverse phase.
( o r o p tio n fo r 3 x p u .s )
Note Vertical Orientation!
Hot
Ground
Hot
Ground Hot Ground
(M)
(N)
(B)
Notes:-
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
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and the Bridge Vol mutes the entire output in position 2,3 & 6. The Middle Vol blends in the Middle Pickup in positions 4, 5 & 6.
Note: Neck & Bridge Vol controls are 'master' controls in this diagram, so that the Neck Vol mutes the entire output in positions 1,2 & 4
If more scope for individual pickup blending is preferred, then reverse hot and wiper connections at B Vol and N Vol pots.
A ny solde r points
sho w n in betw een
pads are m eant to
abridge both pads

HSH + Series Push/Pull 3V/1T
Model No:-
3X3-03 Free-Way Switch
Neck
Bridge+Neck
Bridge
4 1
2
3
5
6
N e c k & M id d le
M id d le
B rid g e & M id d le
BRIDGE MIDDLE
NECK
c
Grd To Bridge
Vol
(Neck) Vol
(Mid)
DPDT SWITCH
Pull for Middle in Series
(Master)
(Bridge)
Vol Tone
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Optional Push/Pull Pot provides 5 alternative tones where middle
pickup is connected in series with other selected pickups
indicates pickup configuration when switch is pulled out).
(Sleeve)
(Tip)
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
Use multi-core screened cable between switch and controls on
LP-style guitars.
Note Vertical Orientation!
Hot
G ro u n d
Hot
G ro u n d Hot
G ro u n d
(M)
(N)
(B)
Notes:-
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
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and the Bridge Vol mutes the entire output in position 2,3 & 6. The Middle Vol blends in the Middle Pickup in positions 4, 5 & 6.
Note: Neck & Bridge Vol controls are 'master' controls in this diagram, so that the Neck Vol mutes the entire output in positions 1,2 & 4
A ny solde r points
sho w n in betw een
pads are m eant to
abridge both pads
S o ld e r & ta p e
L in k w ire s
S o ld e r & ta p e L in k w ir e s
(SHIELD)
(SHIELD)
( N e c k H B x M id d l e )
( N e c k + B r id g e H B x M i d d l e )
( B r id g e H B x M i d d l e )
( N e c k S C x M id d l e )
( B r id g e S C x M i d d l e )
( M id d l e )
'Link' wires would normally be connected for series humbucker
operation (typically these are North & South finish wires).
(red text

HHH Individual Coil Split 3V/1T
Model No:-
3X3-03 Free-Way Switch
Neck
Bridge+Neck
Bridge
4 1
2
3
5
6
N e c k & M id d le
M id d le
B rid g e & M id d le
BRIDGE MIDDLE
NECK
c
Grd To Bridge
Vol
(Neck) Vol
(Mid)
Optional
DPDT
Switch
(Master)
(Bridge)
Vol Tone
REVERSEVIEWOFPICKUPS,SWITCHANDPOTENTIOMETERS.
FRONTVIEWOFPICKUPSANDSWITCH
Optional Push/Pull Pot affects position 5 only: push in for middle
pickup only, pull out for Neck+Middle+Bridge pickups. Omit push/
pull pot and dotted wires for middle pickup only in position 5.
(Sleeve)
(Tip)
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
Use multi-core screened cable between switch and controls on
LP-style guitars.
Connect Pickup shield wires to pot casings.
( o r o p tio n fo r 3 x p u .s )
Note Vertical Orientation!
(M)
(N)
(B)
Notes:-
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow key.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
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and the Bridge Vol mutes the entire output in position 2,3 & 6. The Middle Vol blends in the Middle Pickup in positions 4, 5 & 6.
Note: Neck & Bridge Vol controls are 'master' controls in this diagram, so that the Neck Vol mutes the entire output in positions 1,2 & 4
If more scope for individual pickup blending is preferred, then reverse hot and wiper connections at B Vol and N Vol pots.
A ny solde r points
sho w n in betw een
pads are m eant to
abridge both pads
SOUTH Finish wire
NORTH Finish wire
NORTH Start wire
SOUTH Start wire
1
2
4
3
HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY
Pull for
Single Coil
Pull for
Single Coil
Pull for
Single Coil

HSH + Series Push/Pull 3V/1T
Model No:-
3X3-03 Free-Way Switch
Neck
Bridge+Neck
Bridge
41
2
3
5
6
N e c k & M id d le
M id d le
B rid g e & M id d le
BRIDGE MIDDLE
NECK
c
Grd To Bridge
Vol
(Neck) Vol
(Mid)
DPDT SWITCH
Pull for Middle in Series
(Master)
(Bridge)
Vol Tone
REVERSEVIEWOFPICKUPS,SWITCHANDPOTENTIOMETERS.
FRONTVIEWOFPICKUPSANDSWITCH
Optional Push/Pull Pot provides 5 alternative tones where middle
pickup is connected in series with other selected pickups
indicates pickup configuration when switch is pulled out).
(Sleeve)
(Tip)
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
Use multi-core screened cable between switch and controls on
LP-style guitars.
Note Vertical Orientation!
Hot
Ground
Hot
Ground Hot
Ground
(M)
(N)
(B)
Notes:-
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
SchemeNo080:LastUpdatedAug2014
and the Bridge Vol mutes the entire output in position 2,3 & 6. The Middle Vol blends in the Middle Pickup in positions 4, 5 & 6.
Note: Neck & Bridge Vol controls are 'master' controls in this diagram, so that the Neck Vol mutes the entire output in positions 1,2 & 4
A ny solde r points
sho w n in betw een
pads are m eant to
abridge both pads
S o ld e r & ta p e
L in k w ire s
S o ld e r & ta p e L in k w ir e s
(SHIELD)
(SHIELD)
( N e c k x M id d le )
( N e c k + B r id g e x M i d d l e )
( B r id g e x M i d d l e )
( N e c k x M id d le )
( B r id g e x M i d d l e )
( M id d l e )
'Link' wires would normally be connected for series humbucker
operation (typically these are North & South finish wires).
(red text

HHH 2V/2T
Model No:-
Neck
Bridge+Neck
Bridge
4 1
2
3
5
6
N e c k & M id d le
B r id g e + M id d le + N e c k
B rid g e & M id d le
BRIDGE
MIDDLE
NECK
Vol
(Neck)
(Bridge)
Vol
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Multi-Core
Screened Cable
Use multi-core screened cable between switch and controls on
LP-style guitars.
Note Vertical Orientation!
Hot
G ro u n d
Hot
Notes:-
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
(Tip)
(Sleeve)
Tone
c
(Neck)
c
Tone
(Bridge)
Grd To Bridge
G ro u n d
G ro u n dHot
pickup is added in positions 4-6.
Vol/Tone controls work as normal in positions 1-3. Middle
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3X3-03 Free-Way Switch
A ny solde r points
shown in betw een
pads are m eant to
abridge both pads
For Humbucker guitars, middle PU is normally reverse phase.
(norm a lly con n e cted together for series hum bucker)
(P ull for single coil)
Lin k W ires

HHH + Parallel Switching 3V/1T
Model No:-
3X3-03 Free-Way Switch
Neck
Bridge+Neck
Bridge
4 1
2
3
5
6
N e c k & M id d le
M id d le
B rid g e & M id d le
BRIDGE MIDDLE
NECK
c
Grd To Bridge
Vol
(Neck) Vol
(Mid)
Optional
DPDT
Switch
(Master)
(Bridge)
Vol Tone
REVERSEVIEWOFPICKUPS,SWITCHANDPOTENTIOMETERS.
FRONTVIEWOFPICKUPSANDSWITCH
Optional Push/Pull Pot affects position 5 only: push in for middle
pickup only, pull out for Neck+Middle+Bridge pickups. Omit push/
pull pot and dotted wires for middle pickup only in position 5.
(Sleeve)
(Tip)
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
Use multi-core screened cable between switch and controls on
LP-style guitars.
Connect Pickup shield wires to pot casings.
( o r o p tio n fo r 3 x p u .s )
Note Vertical Orientation!
(M)
(N)
(B)
Notes:-
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow key.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
SchemeNo115:LastUpdatedAprilB2015
and the Bridge Vol mutes the entire output in position 2,3 & 6. The Middle Vol blends in the Middle Pickup in positions 4, 5 & 6.
Note: Neck & Bridge Vol controls are 'master' controls in this diagram, so that the Neck Vol mutes the entire output in positions 1,2 & 4
If more scope for individual pickup blending is preferred, then reverse hot and wiper connections at B Vol and N Vol pots.
A ny solde r points
sho w n in betw een
pads are m eant to
abridge both pads
SOUTH Finish wire
NORTH Finish wire
NORTH Start wire
SOUTH Start wire
1
2
4
3
HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY
Pull for
Pull for
Parallel
Pull for
Parallel Parallel

HHH + Phase + Series + Split 2V/2T
Model No:-
3X3-03 Free-Way Switch
Neck
Bridge+Neck
Bridge
4 1
2
3
5
6
N e c k & M id d le
BRIDGE MIDDLE
NECK
c
Grd To Bridge
Vol
(Neck+ bridge) Tone
(Neck)
(Bridge)
(Master)
Vol Tone
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FRONTVIEWOFPICKUPSANDSWITCH
'In series' switch puts Neck/Bridge in series with Middle (position
1-3 will be the same as positions 4-6.)
(Sleeve)
(Tip)
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
Use multi-core screened cable between switch and controls on
LP-style guitars.
Note Vertical Orientation!
G ro u n d
(N)
(B)
Notes:-
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
SchemeNo118:LastUpdatedMay2015
A ny solde r points
sho w n in betw een
pads are m eant to
abridge both pads
(M)
Hot
c
B rid g e & M id d le
Bridge&Middle&Neck
Pull for Reverse
Phase Middle
Pull for
In Series Pull for Neck
Single Coil
Pull for Bridge + Middle
Single Coils
'Reverse Phase' switch reverses Middle pickup.
Note: grey wire frompickups represents
the two 'link' wires (normally connected
together for series humbucker coils).
G ro u n d
Hot
G ro u n d
Hot
Solder all Pickup shield wires to pot casings!

HHH + Phase + Series + Split 2V/2T
Model No:-
3X3-03 Free-Way Switch
Neck
Bridge+Neck
Bridge
4 1
2
3
5
6
N e c k & M id d le
BRIDGE MIDDLE
NECK
c
Grd To Bridge
Vol
(Neck+ bridge) Tone
(Neck)
(Bridge)
(Master)
Vol Tone
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FRONTVIEWOFPICKUPSANDSWITCH
'In series' switch puts Neck/Bridge in series with Middle (position
1-3 will be the same as positions 4-6.)
(Sleeve)
(Tip)
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
Use multi-core screened cable between switch and controls on
LP-style guitars.
Note Vertical Orientation!
G ro u n d
(N)
(B)
Notes:-
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
SchemeNo119:LastUpdatedMay2015
A ny solde r points
sho w n in betw een
pads are m eant to
abridge both pads
(M)
Hot
c
B rid g e & M id d le
Bridge&Middle&Neck
Pull for Reverse
Phase Bridge
Pull for
In Series Pull for Neck
Single Coil
Pull for Bridge + Middle
Single Coils
'Reverse Phase' switch reverses Bridge pickup.
Note: grey wire frompickups represents
the two 'link' wires (normally connected
together for series humbucker coils).
G ro u n d
Hot
G ro u n d Hot
Solder all Pickup shield wires to pot casings!

HHH + Series Switching 2V/2T
Model No:-
3X3-03 Free-Way Switch
Neck
Bridge+Neck
Bridge
4 1
2
3
5
6
N e c k & M id d le
M id d le
B rid g e & M id d le
BRIDGE MIDDLE
NECK
Grd To Bridge
Vol
(Neck)
(Bridge)
(Bridge)
Vol
Tone
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(Sleeve)
(Tip)
Push/pull switch - pull out for middle pickup in series with any
other selected pickup.
Note Vertical Orientation!
Hot
G ro u n d
Hot
Hot
Ground
Notes:-
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
SchemeNo133:LastUpdatedSept2015
c
c
Vol & Tone pots are shown with 50's style tone capacitor wiring.
Keep all unshielded wires as short as possible - Neck and Bridge
pick-ups require separate ground/shields.
(Neck)
Tone
A ny solde r points
shown in betw een
pads are m eant to
abridge both pads
G ro u n d
( N e c k x M id d le )
( N e c k + B r id g e x M id d le )
( B r id g e x M i d d le )( B r id g e x M i d d le )
( N e c k x M id d le )
Red text indicates pickup configuration when switch is pulled out.
Pull for Middle
in Series
Shield
Shield
Shield
( M id d le )