Gunstreet Hand-wired Esquire Telecaster Wiring Harness - 3 way

In true Leo Fender fashion, the Esquire’s circuit is all about providing three distinct, pre-selected sounds. It’s highly likely Leo dialed these in by picking the brains of local gigging musicians and tuning the electronics to solve their real-world problems—honestly, that’s not too far off from how we handle our own design process today! lol. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you’ll find in those three switch positions:

1. 1. Position 1: Volume Control Only. By bypassing the tone circuit entirely, this setting is a total favorite for players chasing that pure, unfiltered high-end bite. While many "tone purists" swear that even a disengaged tone circuit can "color" your sound—claiming it bleeds off that essential sparkle—to be honest, in the world of passive electronics, we usually think that’s just a bit of a placebo. lol. But we’ll let you be the judge—flick the switch between 1 and 2 quickly and see what your ears tell you!
      
      

   2. Position 2: Tone Engaged. This is your standard setting that allows you to "tune" your sound exactly to your preference. While it was remarkably cutting-edge tech at the time, nowadays it’s often overlooked as the most basic of features—but it’s still pure, logical genius for dialing in your signature vibe!

   3. Position 3: Classic Leo Fender Tone Shaping. Leo was famous for engineering circuits tuned to specific player needs (much like the Jazzmaster’s infamous rhythm circuit). This position acts as a fixed high-end cut, providing that warm, rolled-off sound that many players compare to a neck pickup. It’s a masterclass in efficiency! lol.

Raw Parts

Switch

• Brand: Gunstreet
• Cavity Depth Needed: 1-7/16” (36.51mm)
• Screw Spacing: 1-5/8” (41.28mm)
• Lever Stem aka Switch tip: .50” x .190” (1.27mm x 4.82mm)

DHE "Gunstreet" Pots

• Taper style: Custom Audio
• Shaft Diameter: 3/8” (9.52MM)
• Shaft Length: 3/8^th (9.52MM )
• Knob Pattern: Solid Metal Shaft 1/4th (6.35mm)
• Nut thread: 3/8 x 32
• Pot Values per pickup option:
  • Single Coil: 250k
  • Humbucker: 500k

Vishay Cap

• Tolerance: -/+10%
• Cap Values per pickup option:
  • Single Coil: 0.047uf
  • Humbucker: 0.022uf

Neutrik Rean mono jack

• Required mounting hole diameter: 3/8" (9.53mm)
• Thread: 3/8 x 32Thread height:1/4" (6.35mm)

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• To transition from an Import pot to a US Spec pot like ours, you will need to ensure your control plate features 3/8" mounting holes.
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• Please note that our potentiometers require knobs with a 1/4" diameter. Standard 6mm import knobs—commonly found on most MIM, MIJ, and other import guitars—are incompatible and will not fit.

How to Install a hand-wired Esquire kit in a Telecaster – Gunstreet