If you’re a
Fender Telecaster diehard, you’re more than likely familiar with the two major accepted wiring schemes the main line of the instrument has seen during its life, known simply as Vintage (sometimes referred to as “Dark-Tone” or "Blackguard") and Modern wiring. If you didn’t know, these two wiring schemes represent a major turning point for the instrument and one of the few changes made during the CBS era that most players tend to agree as being a net positive. Sure, there have been subtle changes along the way, but the two mentioned in this article are the accepted standard when it comes to Vintage and Modern wiring schemes.
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