Obsidian Wire Strat Manual

Welcome!
We know you are excited about your new Pro-Wired Electronics.
Before you jump in,
WARNING!!!
Using the wrong sized, or overly tight knobs,
will DAMAGE your Pro-Wired Electronics.
Solid shaft pots - use only US spec ¼” knobs
Split shaft pots - use only US spec 24 spline knobs
FOLD OUT FOR INSTALL

Obsidian Wire
Ōtautahi, Christchurch
New Zealand
Questions?
obsidianwire.com/install-help
Legal Disclaimer
The terms “Strat®”, “Tele®”, “Precision Bass®”, &
“Jazz Bass®” are registered trademarks of Fender
Musical Instruments Incorporated (FMIC). We use
these terms to describe the compatibility of our
pro-wired electronics only. ObsidianWire is in NO
way affiliated with or supported by FMIC.
The term “Les Paul®” is a registered trademark
of Gibson Guitar Corp. We use these terms to
describe the compatibility of our Pro-wired elec-
tronics only. ObsidianWire is in NO way affiliated
with or supported by Gibson Guitar Corp.
Install...
1) Find your install diagram in this manual1) Find your install diagram in this manual
- Get pickup wire colour codes from your pickup builders manual- Get pickup wire colour codes from your pickup builders manual
2) Clip your output, ground & pickup wires from your old harness.2) Clip your output, ground & pickup wires from your old harness. (Cut(Cut
as close to the harness as possible //as close to the harness as possible // DO NOT remove ground wires at guitar end)DO NOT remove ground wires at guitar end)
3) Strip back wire insulation leaving 6mm (1/4”) of bare wire.3) Strip back wire insulation leaving 6mm (1/4”) of bare wire. ((DO NOTDO NOT
Strip too short // Cloth wire– pull the cloth back between your fingers)Strip too short // Cloth wire– pull the cloth back between your fingers)
4) Press & hold connector button with a fine screw driver.4) Press & hold connector button with a fine screw driver.
5) Insert wire into corresponding connector slot & release button.5) Insert wire into corresponding connector slot & release button. (To(To
Release wires - Press & hold button)Release wires - Press & hold button)
6) Test each wire for a secure connection.6) Test each wire for a secure connection.
7) Re-assemble, string up, and enjoy.7) Re-assemble, string up, and enjoy.
Troubleshooting // Page 16 DO NOT remove nuts from harness

Obsidian Wire
Ōtautahi, Christchurch
New Zealand
Questions?
obsidianwire.com/install-help
Legal Disclaimer
The terms “Strat®”, “Tele®”, “Precision Bass®”, &
“Jazz Bass®” are registered trademarks of Fender
Musical Instruments Incorporated (FMIC). We use
these terms to describe the compatibility of our
pro-wired electronics only. ObsidianWire is in NO
way affiliated with or supported by FMIC.
The term “Les Paul®” is a registered trademark
of Gibson Guitar Corp. We use these terms to
describe the compatibility of our Pro-wired elec-
tronics only. ObsidianWire is in NO way affiliated
with or supported by Gibson Guitar Corp.
Contents
Install Instructions .......Foldout
Diagrams
Strat® Vintage / Blender / 7-Way 4
Custom HSS 5
Custom HSH 6
Custom HH 7
Tele®
Custom 4-Way 8
Custom 4-Way Pickup Mod 9
Traditional Vintage 10
Custom Nashville 7-Way 11
Bass
Jazz Bass
®
12
Precision Bass
®
13
Les Paul®
2 Conductor Pickups 14
4 Conductor Pickups 15
Troubleshooting 16
Warranty 18
About Us 19

Page 4
Strat® -
Vintage / Blender / 7 Way

Page 5
Strat® -
Custom HSS

Strat® -
Custom HSH
Page 6

Strat® -
Custom HH
Page 7

Page 8
Tele® -
Custom 4-Way
ALSO SEE NEXT PAGE

Page 9
Tele® -
Custom 4-Way Pickup Mod
If installing a two wire neck pickup with a metal cover: You must also complete
this mod. This mod adds a seperate wire for grounding the pickup cover.

Tele®-
Traditional Vintage
Page 10

Tele®-
Custom Nashville 7 Way
Page 11

Jazz Bass®
Page 12

Page 13
Precision Bass®

Les Paul®
2 Conductor Pickups
Page 14
Handy tips: Install wires with your Pro-Wired Electronics raised out of the
control cavity. Work from left to right. Install ground wires to the screw
down connectors first.

Les Paul®
4 Conductor Pickups
Page 15
Handy tips: Install wires with your Pro-Wired Electronics raised out of the
control cavity. Work from left to right. Install ground wires to the screw
down connectors first.

Troubleshooting
Issue Solution
No Sound
Ensure spacer nuts are in place. Spacer nuts come pre-loaded on all
ObsidianWire Pro-Wired Electronics. These must sit BETWEEN the board
and control plate / cavity.
Ensure all wires are in the correct slots & held secure.
Ensure no part of your Pro-Wired Electronics is touching the cavity.
No Sound
One Pickup
Check as above for ‘No Sound’.
Check that your pickups are working correctly (even brand new pickups).
Excess
Hum
Ensure all metal parts are grounded to your Pro-Wired Electronics,
including your bridge and cavity shielding.
Ensure all wires are secure at both ends.
Ensure output wires are in the correct connector slots.
Page 16

Page 17
Issue Solution
Thin (out
of phase)
sound
This is usually caused when two pickups are out of phase with each other.
Reverse the connector positions of the hot and ground wires from one of the
pickups.
Before you make the change, take some time to work out which pickup is
least likely to interfere with other switch positions. If you have just installed a
new pickup, change this one.
What colour
wires go
where?
Pickup manufacturers use their own colour coding systems. Check the pickup
builder’s instructions & compare to the instructions in this booklet.
Also see a list of popular pickup codes here obsidianwire.com/install-help
Custom
4-Way for
Tele - Same
sound in all
positions
Ensure the neck pickup ground & cover ground wires are in the correct
slots.
Ensure the link between your pickups ground wire & the cover ground wire
has been removed.

Page 18
Warranty
At ObsidianWire we use only the absolute best
components and craftsmanship. We are so confident that you
will experience years of trouble free use, that we guarantee it
with an industry leading, five year warranty.
If you feel that your Pro-Wired Electronics are not working like
they should, please contact us and we will fix or replace them
as soon as possible.
Plug, Play & Enjoy Guarantee
We guarantee you will enjoy your new Pro-Wired Electronics. If for any reason you do
not, simply send them back in new condition, within 28 days of receiving them, and we
will help you find a solution that better matches your playing style, or issue a full refund.

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Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, we at ObsidianWire use the perfect blend of
intuitive design and uncompromising quality, to produce the world’s best sounding and
easiest to install Pro-Wired Electronics for guitar and bass.
We use only the best components, craftsmanship and a simple design process, to give
you the clarity and control you need to Define Your Tone.
Best of all, we produce our Pro-Wired Electronics with the working musician in mind, so
when you want to bring new life to your favorite guitar or bass, you don’t need to solder
a damn thing.
Plug, Play and Enjoy.
Mathew & Caitlin Goodall
Owners
ObsidianWire
About Us

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