1987 Model 3 Wiring diagram needed

[blakemcginnis]

I have a new (to me) 1987 charvel model 3 in the typical HSS configuration with a plastic-bodied import style 5-way switch. The middle pickup is not working at all, so before I assume it's faulty, I would like to verify the wiring. This is my first encounter with this type of switch so I am clueless. Can anyone point me in the direction of a wiring diagram for this guitar - or perhaps, if you own a model 3, maybe a picture of your wiring cavity?

Thanks so much for any help you might provide - I have scoured the net and not come up with much.

[kamanda]

I replaced all the electronics in mine, but I am assuming you are confused by the selector switch? Have a look at this so you can 'translate' from a standard switch (or IIRC ibanez diagrams have the import switch)

https://www.seymourduncan.com/forum/...4&d=1372188097

[blakemcginnis]

Yes, the selector switch is the confusing part for me because only the first 4 solder blades have wires attached - the last 4 are blank. Which is why I was hoping someone maybe had a picture of the original wiring, it seems my setup has to at least be missing a couple wire runs at least.

I replaced all the electronics in mine, but I am assuming you are confused by the selector switch? Have a look at this so you can 'translate' from a standard switch (or IIRC ibanez diagrams have the import switch)

https://www.seymourduncan.com/forum/...4&d=1372188097

[kamanda]

What makes you think that? Is there something lacking tonally perhaps?

There are different ways to wire the switch. Like I said, I would find a standard wiring and either 'translate' to the import switch (or just go buy a new switch and wire it up). Or, like I also suggested, look at some ibanez diagrams:

https://www.seymourduncan.com/forum/...1&d=1361924103
https://www.seymourduncan.com/forum/...2&d=1361924117

It's your standard HSS>1vol>1tone Wiring, just with the switch having all termination points on one side.

[blakemcginnis]

What makes me think it's not wired correctly is that the middle pickup makes zero sound - like it's not hooked up. I mean sure, the pickup could be bad - I just don't see that a lot. And in those Ibanez links you sent, all the switch contacts except two are used, and they are spread all over the 8 contacts. My switch only has the first 4 wired up. So that's what makes me think the wiring is sketchy.

What makes you think that? Is there something lacking tonally perhaps?

There are different ways to wire the switch. Like I said, I would find a standard wiring and either 'translate' to the import switch (or just go buy a new switch and wire it up). Or, like I also suggested, look at some ibanez diagrams:

https://www.seymourduncan.com/forum/...1&d=1361924103
https://www.seymourduncan.com/forum/...2&d=1361924117

It's your standard HSS>1vol>1tone Wiring, just with the switch having all termination points on one side.

[blakemcginnis]

A picture of my current wiring might help - I'll try to get one tonight.

[Carbuff]

Maybe somewhere in here.

http://eidetec.com/wiring-diagram-for-charvel-model-2