Strat® Install

Install guides and advice for your ObsidianWire Strat® harness

  • Easy. Not Instant.

    For a secure connection, take your time, and follow directions carefully.
ObsidianWire Control hole layout / hole spacing diagram for Stratocaster

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Layout Guide: ObsidianWire for Strat

Fits most genuine Fender MIM and MIA Stratocasters

Fits most Squier and Fender Japan Strats // Requires hole size and knob adjustments (9.52mm Hole & 24 Spline Knobs) Push Pull loaded harnesses require full size cavity (min 34mm)

Always Check Hole Layout

  • Hole Size: 9.52mm (3/8”)
  • Cavity Depth: Minimum 34mm (1.26”)
  • Knob Size:  Use Split Shaft 24 Spline US SPEC ONLY
  • Switch Tip: Metric M3.5 x .6 thread

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Wiring Diagrams for Strat®

  • BLENDER / VINTAGE / CUSTOM '7 WAY'

    Insert wires to slots as below

    1 = Spare Ground
    2 = Spare Ground
    3 = Output Jack Black
    4 = Output Jack White
    5 = Neck Ground
    6 = Neck Hot
    7 = Middle Ground
    8 = Middle Hot
    9 = Bridge Ground
    10 = Bridge Hot
    All other ground wires to screw down ground connector

  • CUSTOM HSS / HSS '7 WAY'

    Insert wires to slots as below

    1 = Output Jack Black
    2 = Output Jack White
    3 = Neck Ground
    4 = Neck Hot
    5 = Middle Ground
    6 = Middle Hot
    7 = Bridge Ground
    8 = Bridge Hot
    9 = Bridge Series 1
    10 = Bridge Series 2
    All other ground wires to screw down ground connector

  • CUSTOM HSS / HSH GEN2

    Insert wires to slots as below

    1 = Output Jack Black
    2 = Output Jack White
    3 = Neck Pickup Ground
    4 = Neck Pickup Hot
    5 = Neck Pickup Series 1
    6 = Neck Pickup Series 2
    7 = Middle Pickup Ground
    8 = Middle Pickup Hot
    9 = Bridge Pickup Ground
    10 = Bridge Pickup Hot
    11 = Bridge Pickup Series 1
    12 = Bridge Pickup Series 2

    All other ground wires to screw down ground connector

    Two Wire Bridge & Neck Pickups - Leave 'Series' slots empty

  • CUSTOM HSH

    Insert wires to slots as below

    1 = Output Jack Black
    2 = Output Jack White
    3 = Neck Ground
    4 = Neck Hot
    5 = Neck Series 1
    6 = Neck Series 2
    7 = Middle Ground
    8 = Middle Hot
    9 = Bridge Ground
    10 = Bridge Hot
    11 = Bridge Series 1
    12 = Bridge Series 2
    All other ground wires to screw down ground connector

  • CUSTOM HH

    Insert wires to slots as below

    1 = Output Jack Black
    2 = Output Jack White
    3 = Neck Ground
    4 = Neck Hot
    5 = Neck Series 1
    6 = Neck Series 2
    7 = Bridge Ground
    8 = Bridge Hot
    9 = Bridge Series 1
    10 = Bridge Series 2
    All other ground wires to screw down ground connector

Installing your new Strat® Harness

  • 1) Find Your Diagram

    • Find the correct diagram for your Strat® & Harness above.
    • Ensure the diagram is the correct one for the harness you are installing.
    • DOWNLOAD MANUAL
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  • 2) Identify Your Pickup Wires

    • For most pickups:
      Hot = White
      Ground = Black
    • For different pickups you can check our pickup wire guide below
    • PICKUP COLOR CODES

  • 3) Cut Out Your Old Harness

    • Cut the pickup, and ground wires from your old harness, and remove it from your bass.
    • Cut as close to the old harness as possible to maintain the length of your wires.

  • 4) Prepare Your Wires

    • Strip pickup and ground wire insulation leaving 6mm (1/4”) of bare wire.
    • Be Precise
    • Twist loose strands of wire between your fingers to create a firm tip.

  • 5) Press & Hold Connector Button

    • Use a fine screw driver to press and hold the connector button above the wire slot.
    • For a full guide on using the solder-less connectors, check below
    • CONNECTOR GUIDE

  • 6) Insert Wire & Release Button

    • Insert the wire to the correct slot at a 45° angle.
    • Release the button and the wire should hold firmly.
    • Test the wire by giving it a gentle pull before moving on to the next wire.

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