{"product_id":"no-caster-blend-wiring-harness-vitaminq-silver-foil","title":"\"Nocaster\" Blend Wiring Harness- VitaminQ SILVER FOIL","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese aren’t your average \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebargain-bin electronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with cold solder joints and scratchy signals. Every \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCLE GUITAR WORKS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e harness is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehand-built\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eroad-tested\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e using only \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epremium components\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — because \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eyour tone deserves better\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and cheap parts have \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eno place\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e between your pickups and your amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach harness includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e★ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCTS POTENTIOMETERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for smooth, consistent control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e★ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSWITCHCRAFT SWITCHES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDUAL-CONTACT JACKS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e for rock-solid reliability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e★ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-wired by yours truly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — with over \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 YEARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of experience wiring and modding guitars for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA-LIST ARTISTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e around the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e★ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage-spec push-back wire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e★ Or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePure 20 AWG 5N SILVER lead wire \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDepending on the series)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, paired with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 AWG ground bus wire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — delivering a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean, stable, and transparent signal chain.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e★ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJUPITER CONDENSER CO. CAPACITORS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — premium, American-made caps trusted by even the most tone-obsessed audiophiles. They deliver the clarity and musicality your rig deserves, both in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTUDIO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eON STAGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWiring is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eunsung hero\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of your signal chain. It’s not flashy — but it’s the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emain artery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that carries your tone from pickup to amp:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUNCOLORED. UNFILTERED. EXACTLY how it’s meant to sound.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDON’T LET WEAK PARTS CHOKE YOUR SIGNAL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDON’T LET CHEAP WIRING FAIL YOU ON STAGE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eINVEST IN RELIABILITY. INVEST IN TONE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 79, 44);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Nocaster\" Blend Pre-Wired Kit (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 79, 44);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVitaminQ \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSILVER FOIL\u003c\/span\u003e Spec\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 79, 44);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e★\u003cem\u003e This is where a Telecaster stops being “just a Tele” and turns into a precision instrument.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot everyone needs this much refinement — but if you live for touch sensitivity, clarity, and dynamic range, this harness is built for you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e★ \u003c\/span\u003eVintage ’50s Telecaster “Blend” Wiring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn the early ’50s, before the modern Tele layout, Fender used a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblend control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e instead of a tone knob. This setup let you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition 1:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bridge pickup with a blend knob to mix in the neck pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition 2:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Neck pickup alone, no tone control — just its pure, natural sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition 3:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Neck pickup through a capacitor for a dark, bass-heavy “deep rhythm” tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOriginally found on Broadcasters, No-Casters, and early Telecasters, this circuit used two 250K pots, a .05µF cap, and a 15K resistor. Produced until late 1952, it delivered three unique voices from a simple 3-way switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e★ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKit Specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Potentiometers: (2) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e250K Vintage-Style Solid Shaft, 3\/8” Bushing Diameter with 1\/4” Bushing Length, Audio Taper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Capacitor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.022 µF Jupiter VitaminQ - Silver Foil Paper-in-Oil Capacitors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:  +\/- 5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:  85°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:  600VDC \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Silver Foil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDielectric:  Paper-in-Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil Type: Vitamin-Q\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeads:  Pure Silver Wire 5N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Resistor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e – 15K ohm 1\/2 watt \u003cstrong\u003eNOS\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Comp Resistor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Switch: CRL 3-Way Blade Switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Jack: Switchcraft Dual-Contact ¼” Mono Jack (Nickel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Wire: Vintage-spec cloth push-back wire (Upgrade to pure 5N Silver 20AWG for lead wiring)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Ground Bus: 16 AWG tinned copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Solder: Sn63\/Pb37 rosin core for superior flow and strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Optional: Volume treble bleed circuit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e★ \u003cstrong\u003eTone Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePairing a .022µF Silver Foil Vitamin Q capacitor with 250K pots produces a slightly lighter high-end roll-off than a .047µF setup, allowing more midrange to come through while keeping the lows tight and the highs clear. Because a .022µF capacitor primarily affects the high frequencies, it delivers greater clarity, note separation, and harmonic detail, enhancing articulation without harshness. The silver foil construction further boosts harmonic richness and presence, making this an exceptional choice for players seeking premium Telecaster tone with glassy articulation and balanced warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIs it excessive? Too much? Maybe. But I built it anyway for the most discriminating player — the one chasing a pure, uncompromised signal with zero weak links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFits most USA Fender Telecaster models with standard control plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAlso compatible with most Squier Telecaster models; however, factory components (typically Alpha-brand pots) use smaller metric-sized shafts and mounting holes, so careful reaming may be required to fit ⅜” CTS pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe CRL switch’s throw may require light filing of the control plate slot to ensure full engagement in all positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis harness is wired in the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage Nocaster-style configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, using a 3-way CRL blade switch as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition 1:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bridge pickup with neck blend control (via 15k resistor for smoother taper)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition 2:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Neck pickup only, standard tone and volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition 3:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Neck pickup with fixed treble roll-off (dark circuit), bypassing the tone control for a bassier, jazzier tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis circuit delivers classic early-’50s tone with wide-ranging control — from biting lead tones to rolled-off, moody textures — making it a favorite for traditionalists and tinkerers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CLE Guitar Works","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":44003546071094,"sku":"U-NO-20S-50-5N-X-Ag","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":44003546136630,"sku":"U-NO-20S-50-5N-Y-Ag","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/8772\/4598\/files\/Photo_Coming_Soon2_72278055-09c7-4eb6-8d88-8e547d1df03d.png?v=1760122339","url":"https:\/\/www.cleguitarworks.com\/products\/no-caster-blend-wiring-harness-vitaminq-silver-foil","provider":"CLE Guitar Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}