{"product_id":"telecaster-prewired-wiring-harness","title":"Telecaster Prewired Wiring Harness","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"main-description\"\u003ePrewired Wiring Harness for the Fender Telecaster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prewired wiring harness is built for the standard Fender Telecaster — one volume control, one tone control, and a 3-way pickup selector 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 an assembly board with sleeve adapters included so it drops straight into a standard Telecaster control cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Telecaster harness is wired 50s-style, meaning the tone cap is wired between the tone and volume pots.  This helps eliminate treble bleed when the volume is turned down and maintains the correct taper of both controls.  Built with vintage-inspired 50s-style wiring and correct-value components throughout, it delivers smoother control feel, improved reliability, and clearer pickup response the moment it's installed. If you've been searching for a Telecaster wiring harness or a prewired harness for your Fender, Player, or American Standard Telecaster, this is that 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 are proven vintage-style .047uF tone capacitors, available on the same prewired harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper-in-oil (PIO)\u003c\/strong\u003e caps are the premium choice — prized for a warmer, more gradual roll-off as you turn down the tone knob, the true 50s vintage character Telecaster players chase. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e caps are the modern standard — a clean, consistent roll-off at a more affordable price. Wire either one into your Telecaster the same way; only the capacitor changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 250K Bourns Pro Audio potentiometers (one volume, one tone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone capacitor — your choice: Paper-in-Oil \/ PIO (.047uF) or Orange Drop (.047uF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOak Grigsby 3-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 Gavitt cloth push-back wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve adapters (split-shaft to solid-shaft conversion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled onto a 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\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the standard Fender Telecaster: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch, 2 single-coil pickups — including Player Telecaster and American Standard Telecaster models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with 250K pots; need 500K instead? Leave a note in your order comments at checkout, and we'll build it that way at no extra charge\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\u003ch3\u003eHave a Telecaster with a different control layout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese harnesses are built for the standard 2-control layout above — for other configurations, see:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/products\/fender-nashville-telecaster-pio-tone-caps-cloth-wiring-premium-vintage-series\"\u003eNashville Telecaster Wiring Harness\u003c\/a\u003e (3 pickups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/products\/telecaster-wiring-kit-reversed-controls-3-way-switch-047-pio-vintage-tone-cap-bourns-pots-cloth-wiring-premium-vintage-series\"\u003eTelecaster Reversed-Control Wiring Harness\u003c\/a\u003e (volume front, tone middle, switch back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/products\/telecaster-deluxe-prewired-harness-kit-pio-tone-caps-premium-vintage-series\"\u003eTelecaster Deluxe Wiring Harness\u003c\/a\u003e (4-control models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/products\/fender-telecaster-wiring-harness-kit-vintage-paper-in-oil-tone-cap-cloth-wiring-premium-blues-60-series\"\u003eTelecaster Blues 60s Wiring Harness\u003c\/a\u003e (.033uF cap voiced to tame harsh high-end \"ice pick\" frequencies)\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\u003eEasy 30-day return policy — if 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 PIO and Orange Drop tone caps?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are 0.047uF and wired the same way. Paper-in-oil (PIO) is the premium option, rolling off more gradually for a warmer, vintage-correct character. Orange Drop is the modern-vintage standard with a clean, consistent roll-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this include the pickup selector switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — an Oak Grigsby 3-way blade switch is prewired into every harness (switch tip not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat guitars does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standard Fender Telecaster control layout: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch, 2 pickups — including Player and American Standard Telecasters. If your Telecaster has 3 pickups (Nashville), a reversed control layout, or 4 controls (Deluxe), see the links above for the harness built for your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get 500K pots instead of 250K?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — just note it in your order comments at checkout, and we'll build your harness with 500K pots instead.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's your return policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery harness is backed by an easy 30-day return policy — if anything isn't right, we want to make it right.\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 WORKBENCH 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;\"\u003eOn a Telecaster, the harness mounts to the control plate (or pickguard, depending on your model) and drops into the body cavity as one unit. It's a straightforward install but still worth doing carefully. Test-fit the harness against your control plate before final assembly, keep the ground wire connections clean and secure, and lay a soft cloth over the body edge while you work to protect the finish. Not 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\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- END WORKBENCH NOTE BLOCK --\u003e","brand":"Tone Man Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Premium Paper-in-Oil (PIO) Capacitor","offer_id":46992100753606,"sku":null,"price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Orange Drop Capacitor","offer_id":46992100786374,"sku":null,"price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3583\/8918\/files\/tele_pio_final_a3aa6e74-be25-4d43-8bf4-e1e0608497d3.jpg?v=1788097446","url":"https:\/\/tonemanguitar.com\/products\/telecaster-prewired-wiring-harness","provider":"Tone Man Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}