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3b3-01 Hs SH 2pot Part1

The document contains multiple wiring schemes for guitar pickups, specifically focusing on humbucker configurations. Each scheme outlines the connections for different configurations such as in-series, out-of-phase, and split coil setups, along with color coding for wires. The models are designed by Free-Way and manufactured under license by NSF Controls Ltd, with the latest updates as of June and September 2023.

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3b3-01 Hs SH 2pot Part1

The document contains multiple wiring schemes for guitar pickups, specifically focusing on humbucker configurations. Each scheme outlines the connections for different configurations such as in-series, out-of-phase, and split coil setups, along with color coding for wires. The models are designed by Free-Way and manufactured under license by NSF Controls Ltd, with the latest updates as of June and September 2023.

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Scheme No B100 : Last Updated Jun 2023

© Free-Way 2023

Designed by Free-Way - Manufactured under license by NSF Controls Ltd.


REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.

S N

HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY

NORTH Start wire


NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
FREE-WAY
SOUTH Start wire 3B3-01
NECK BRIDGE
Shield wire

Hot Grd
NH A NG OP B BH GD

Bridge ground wire assumed


to ground bridge & strings
Hot Grd

NG

GD
NH

BH
OP
A

B
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V T

6 3

In-Series, In-Phase Neck


Replace A>>NG Link wire with a 0.01uF capacitor
5 2 for 'half' out of phase in positions 4 & 5

In-Series, Out-of-Phase Bridge & Neck RING


4 1
Solder & Tape Finish wires ( )
TIP
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by control plate/pots.
In-Parallel, Out-of-Phase Bridge Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions

Model No:-
3B3-01 SH Series/Parallel Scheme 1V/1T
Scheme No B101 : Last Updated Jun 2023
© Free-Way 2023

Designed by Free-Way - Manufactured under license by NSF Controls Ltd.


REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.

S N

HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY

NORTH Start wire


NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
FREE-WAY
SOUTH Start wire 3B3-01
NECK BRIDGE
Shield wire

Hot Grd
NH A NG OP B BH GD

Bridge ground wire assumed


Hot Grd to ground bridge & strings

Pull for
Split Coil
Neck Pickup

NG
NH

GD
BH
OP
A

B
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V T

6 3

In-Series, In-Phase Neck


Replace A>>NG Link wire with a 0.01uF capacitor
5 2 for 'half' out of phase in positions 4 & 5

In-Series, Out-of-Phase Bridge & Neck RING


4 1 North/Inner Neck coil is voiced when push/pull is pulled out
in positions 3, 2 & 6. Outer/South coil is voiced in positions 4 & 5.
TIP
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by control plate/pots.
In-Parallel, Out-of-Phase Bridge Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions

Model No:-
3B3-01 SH Series/Parallel P/P Scheme 1V/1T
Scheme No B102 : Last Updated Jun 2023
© Free-Way 2023

Designed by Free-Way - Manufactured under license by NSF Controls Ltd.


REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.

N S

HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY

NORTH Start wire


NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
FREE-WAY
SOUTH Start wire 3B3-01
NECK BRIDGE
Shield wire

NH A NG OP B BH GD
Cover Ground (required for metal cover).

Bridge ground wire assumed


Grd to ground bridge & strings
Hot

NG
NH

GD
BH
OP
A

B
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V T

6 3

In-Series, In-Phase Neck


Replace A>>NG Link wire with a 0.01uF capacitor
5 2 for 'half' out of phase in positions 4 & 5

In-Series, Out-of-Phase Bridge & Neck RING


4 1
Solder & Tape Finish wires ( )
TIP
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by control plate/pots.
In-Parallel, Out-of-Phase Bridge Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions

Model No:-
3B3-01 HS Series/Parallel Scheme 1V/1T
Scheme No B103 : Last Updated Jun 2023
© Free-Way 2023

Designed by Free-Way - Manufactured under license by NSF Controls Ltd.


REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.

N S

HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY

NORTH Start wire


NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
FREE-WAY
SOUTH Start wire 3B3-01
NECK BRIDGE
Shield wire

NH A NG OP B BH GD
Cover Ground (required for metal cover).

Bridge ground wire assumed


Grd to ground bridge & strings
Hot

Pull for
Split Coil
Bridge Pickup

NG
NH

GD
BH
OP
A

B
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V T

6 3

In-Series, In-Phase Neck


Replace A>>NG Link wire with a 0.01uF capacitor
5 2 for 'half' out of phase in positions 4 & 5

In-Series, Out-of-Phase Bridge & Neck RING


4 1 North/Inner Bridge coil is voiced when push/pull is pulled out
in positions 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6.
TIP
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by control plate/pots.
In-Parallel, Out-of-Phase Bridge Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions

Model No:-
3B3-01 HS Series/Parallel P/P Scheme 1V/1T
Scheme No B104 : Last Updated Jun 2023
© Free-Way 2023

Designed by Free-Way - Manufactured under license by NSF Controls Ltd.


REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.

S N

HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY

NORTH Start wire


NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
FREE-WAY
SOUTH Start wire 3B3-01
NECK BRIDGE
Shield wire

Hot Grd
NH A NG OP B BH GD

Bridge ground wire assumed


to ground bridge & strings
Hot Grd

NG
NH

GD
BH
OP
A

B
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V T

6 3

Note: NG & GD are unused.


Split Neck Neck

5 2

Bridge & Split Neck Bridge & Neck RING


4 1
TIP
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by control plate/pots.
Bridge Bridge Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions

Model No:-
3B3-01 SH Coil Split Scheme 1V/1T
Scheme No B105 : Last Updated Sept 2023
© Free-Way 2023

Designed by Free-Way - Manufactured under license by NSF Controls Ltd.


REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.

N S

HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY

NORTH Start wire


NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
FREE-WAY
SOUTH Start wire 3B3-01
NECK BRIDGE
Shield wire

NH A NG OP B BH GD
Cover Ground (required for metal cover).

Bridge ground wire assumed


Grd to ground bridge & strings
Hot

NG

GD
NH

BH
OP
A

B
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V T

6 3

Note: NG & GD are unused.


Neck Neck

5 2

Split Bridge & Neck Bridge & Neck RING


4 1
TIP
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by control plate/pots.
Split Bridge Bridge Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions

Model No:-
3B3-01 HS Coil Split Scheme 1V/1T

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