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  1. Howfar
    The diagram is contrary to others that I've checked. I think I know where to start. Big thanks!
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    Thanks Greg. The diagram came with the pups. Each has a bare wire that grounds to the volume pot. I assume minimal if any bare wire should be exposed. Is it essential to cover all exposed wires? On the caps too? Your explanation of the switch clarified the positions for me. Looking at the diagram the positive wire links one lug on each side of the switch and then goes to the volume pot. Each pup is connected to the two end lugs. Then an empty lug, then the positive wire. So each side has an empty lug. Can I just connect each pup to the empty lugs? Could the weak pup be a result of a poor soldering job? Thanks again.
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    I followed Stew-Mac's diagram for Wilkinson Single-coil Pickups for Tele using the 3-way Lever action Pickup Switch. Here's my results: Switch in forward position - nice sound but very weak Middle position - NOTHING!?? Switch in back position - nice, powerful signal So before I take it apart I need to be clear on some fundamentals. I thought the middle position would be both pickups, am I wrong? From the diagram it looks like the forward position will activate the bridge pickup and back position will be the neck pup. If this is true then before I take it apart should I try raising the bridge pup closer to the strings? I haven't attempted any final set-up yet, still have to put string trees, adjust action, etc. I just wired it yesterday and need to get this right before I move on. What are my next steps? Thanks in advance.
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