{"product_id":"stratocaster-prewired-wiring-harness","title":"Stratocaster Prewired Wiring Harness (5-Way Switch, .047uF Tone Cap)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"main-description\"\u003eStratocaster Prewired Wiring Harness (5-Way Switch, .047uF Tone Cap)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prewired wiring harness is built for the standard Fender Stratocaster control layout — three single-coil pickups, one volume, two tone controls, and a 5-way blade switch — fully assembled and tested on our workbench before it ships. Every harness ships with a wiring diagram and installation instructions, and arrives prewired on a drilled assembly board sized to your Stratocaster's control cavity. Each harness is carefully assembled by hand.  I want you to be 100% satisfied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been searching for a Stratocaster wiring harness for your standard SSS or HSS Strat, this is the harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Tone Cap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaper-in-Oil (PIO) or Orange Drop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth options are wired with a .047uF tone capacitor — the vintage-correct value for a Stratocaster's single-coil pickups — on the same standard-wired harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper-in-oil (PIO)\u003c\/strong\u003e is our premium recommendation: prized for a warmer, more gradual roll-off as you turn down the tone knob, delivering the true 50s vintage tone Strat players chase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a bright, punchy, modern-vintage voicing — the classic Fender-style tone at a more affordable price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBourns Pro Audio potentiometers, 250K (volume, neck tone, middle tone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone capacitor — your choice: Paper-in-Oil (.047uF) or Orange Drop (.047uF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOak Grigsby 5-way blade switch, prewired (switch tip not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchcraft 1\/4-inch output jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style cloth Gavitt push-back wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled onto a drilled harness board and tested before it ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring diagram and installation instructions included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTone Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearer pickup response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, responsive volume and tone adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Stratocaster voicing — vintage 50s warmth with PIO, or classic Fender punch with Orange Drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable, premium-grade components throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the standard 3-control, 5-way switch Stratocaster: Fender Stratocaster, Player Strat, American Standard Strat, and similar SSS (three single-coil) models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for the standard SSS control layout — not intended for HSS or HH Stratocaster wiring configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for the Eric Johnson dedicated bridge-tone-pot wiring? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/products\/stratocaster-eric-johnson-fender-prewired-upgrade-wiring-kit-pio-tone-cap-premium-ej-series\"\u003eSee the Eric Johnson Signature Harness\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for a vintage-correct .1uF early-60s tone cap? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/products\/strat-wiring-harness-blues-64-kit-vintage-paper-in-oil-tone-cap-cloth-wiring-premium-blues-64-series\"\u003eSee the Blues '64 Harness\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot sure what your guitar needs? Reach out through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e page before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Build Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-built to order, with a 5–10 business day lead time before it ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-stock means we have the components on hand to build yours — not a pre-built unit sitting on a shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping to U.S. addresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf anything about your harness isn't right, we want to make it right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Orange Drop and PIO tone caps?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are .047uF on this harness. Orange Drop is the modern-vintage standard with a clean roll-off; paper-in-oil (PIO) rolls off more gradually for a warmer, more vintage-correct 50s character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this include the 5-way switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — an Oak Grigsby 5-way blade switch is prewired into every harness (switch tip not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my HSS or HH Stratocaster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Strat harness is great for the HSS setup.  The 250K pots work with a humbucker in the bridge to give it some extra warmth and thickness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Stratocaster wiring harness \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edoes not\u003c\/span\u003e work with the HH pickup configuration, but we have a custom harness for the HH.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote on this setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer the Eric Johnson wiring or a .1uF vintage cap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — those are built as separate harnesses since they use different wiring or cap specs than this standard version. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/products\/stratocaster-eric-johnson-fender-prewired-upgrade-wiring-kit-pio-tone-cap-premium-ej-series\"\u003eEric Johnson Signature Harness\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/products\/strat-wiring-harness-blues-64-kit-vintage-paper-in-oil-tone-cap-cloth-wiring-premium-blues-64-series\"\u003eBlues '64 Harness\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach harness is custom-built to order, with a 5–10 business-day lead time before it ships. Shipping to U.S. addresses is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3583\/8918\/files\/gary.jpg?v=1784479278\" alt=\"Gary Standerfer - Tone Man Guitar\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 100px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid #e8e8e8; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheers,\u003cbr\u003eGary Standerfer \/ Tone Man Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- START HARNESS NOTE BLOCK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWorkbench Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYou probably started thinking about your Stratocaster wiring for one or both of two reasons.  The most common motivator is that you're just not happy with your tone; it just isn't the sound you've heard on your favorite recordings or dreamed of.  Or maybe the controls have gotten noisy, or aren't easy to fine-tune, or aren't reliable. A volume pot has gone scratchy or the 5-way switch crackles between positions.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrying to fix these problems component by component can be frustrating, especially if you lack the experience to solder reliably without damaging any components.  It becomes even harder if the first try doesn't \"fix it\" and you have to go back and try again.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's why the prewired Strat harness is a great solution - it replaces the whole signal path in one go.  A new complete harness offers just the right pots, switch, jack, and tone cap, built to spec and tested before it ever leaves the bench. It's why so many Fender Strat owners search for a Stratocaster wiring harness instead of troubleshooting a single failed part: in one afternoon, you can swap out the scratchy pots and dull tone for a fresh PIO or Orange Drop tone cap and hardware that's ready to perform for years.  The installation guide we include with every order will show you exactly how to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- END HARNESS NOTE BLOCK --\u003e","brand":"Tone Man Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Premium Paper-in-Oil Capacitor","offer_id":46992962912454,"sku":null,"price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Orange Drop Capacitor","offer_id":46992962945222,"sku":null,"price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3583\/8918\/files\/strat_pio_final.jpg?v=1788188737","url":"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/products\/stratocaster-prewired-wiring-harness","provider":"Tone Man Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}