Premium Electronics Upgrade
We do not simply fix guitars. We bring them back to their best.
Every instrument has its own character, history, and potential. At Fret & Grain, we approach every repair and setup with the same attention to detail, whether it is a small adjustment or a complete overhaul. Thoughtful workmanship, precise measurements, and genuine passion go into every guitar that leaves our bench.
SUPER STRAT-STYLE GUITAR WITH 2 HUMBUCKERS - HH
1 VOLUME • 1 TONE • 3-WAY SWITCH • SERIES / PARALLEL SWITCHING
A complete electronics upgrade using premium-grade components, carefully selected for reliability, tonal performance, and long-term durability.
SERIES / PARALLEL SWITCHING VIA PUSH-PULL POTS
The two push-pull potentiometers provide independent Series / Parallel control for the neck and bridge humbuckers, giving you additional tonal options without changing the pickups themselves.
COMPONENTS & UPGRADES
Bare Knuckle 550K 10% Taper Push-Pull Potentiometer × 1 - Volume
Bare Knuckle 550K 30% Taper Push-Pull Potentiometer × 1 - Tone
Treble Bleed Circuit with Resistor × 1 - Helps maintain high-frequency clarity when rolling down the volume
Bare Knuckle 0.022µF Mineral Oil Tone Capacitor × 1
CRL or OAK 3-Way Lever Switch × 1
Switchcraft Output Jack or Barrel Stereo Output Jack × 1
22 AWG 19-Strand Silver-Plated Copper Core Teflon Wire × 1
Premium-Grade Solder & Flux - Used throughout the installation
BUILT FOR PRECISION
Every connection is professionally soldered, neatly routed, and carefully inspected to ensure reliable signal transmission, consistent switching, and optimal performance from your pickups and controls.
SERIES / PARALLEL PICKUP SWITCHING
POSITION 1 - BRIDGE HUMBUCKER
Bridge in Series - Full, thick and high-output humbucker tone
Bridge in Parallel - Cleaner, brighter and more open tone
POSITION 2 - BRIDGE + NECK
Both in Series - Full and powerful combined humbucker tone
Bridge Series + Neck Parallel
Bridge Parallel + Neck Series
Both in Parallel - Cleaner and more articulate combined tone
POSITION 3 - NECK HUMBUCKER
Neck in Series - Warm, thick and full humbucker tone
Neck in Parallel - Cleaner, brighter and more articulate tone
INDEPENDENT PUSH-PULL CONTROL
The two push-pull pots provide independent Series / Parallel control for each humbucker:
Volume Push-Pull - Neck pickup Series / Parallel
Tone Push-Pull - Bridge pickup Series / Parallel
This provides a total of 8 possible pickup configurations, combining the traditional 3-way pickup selection with independent Series / Parallel switching for both humbuckers.
SERIES VS PARALLEL
Series mode is the standard humbucker configuration, delivering a fuller, thicker and higher-output tone with increased midrange presence and stronger sustain.
Parallel mode produces a cleaner, brighter and more open tone with reduced output and greater articulation. Unlike coil-splitting, parallel wiring keeps both coils active and retains hum-cancelling operation, making it less susceptible to unwanted noise, especially when using higher gain.
The result is greater tonal versatility while retaining the original character and performance of the pickups.
SGD 380
SUPER STRAT-STYLE GUITAR WITH 2 HUMBUCKERS - HH
1 VOLUME • 1 TONE • SUPER 5-WAY SWITCH
Super 5-Way Switch with Series / Parallel Neck & Bridge Configuration
A complete electronics upgrade using premium-grade components, carefully selected for reliability, tonal performance, and long-term durability.
COMPONENTS & UPGRADES
CTS B500K Potentiometer × 1 - Volume
CTS A500K Potentiometer × 1 - Tone
Treble Bleed Circuit with Resistor × 1 - Helps maintain high-frequency clarity when rolling down the volume
Bare Knuckle 0.022µF Mineral Oil Tone Capacitor × 1
24-Lug Super 5-Way Lever Switch × 1
Switchcraft Output Jack or Barrel Stereo Output Jack × 1
22 AWG 19-Strand Silver-Plated Copper Core Teflon Wire × 1
Premium-Grade Solder & Flux - Used throughout the installation
BUILT FOR PRECISION
Every connection is professionally soldered, neatly routed, and carefully inspected to ensure reliable signal transmission, consistent switching, and optimal performance from your pickups and controls.
SERIES / PARALLEL PICKUP CONFIGURATIONS
POSITION 1 - BRIDGE HUMBUCKER - SERIES
Bridge Humbucker in Series - Full, thick and high-output humbucker tone.
POSITION 2 - BRIDGE HUMBUCKER - PARALLEL
Bridge Humbucker in Parallel - Brighter, cleaner and lower-output than Series mode.
POSITION 3 - NECK + BRIDGE HUMBUCKERS
Neck + Bridge Humbuckers - Both pickups active for a full, balanced and dynamic tone.
POSITION 4 - NECK HUMBUCKER - PARALLEL
Neck Humbucker in Parallel - Cleaner, brighter and more articulate than Series mode.
POSITION 5 - NECK HUMBUCKER - SERIES
Neck Humbucker in Series - Warm, full, thick and high-output humbucker tone.
VERSATILE 5-WAY SWITCHING
This Super 5-Way switching system provides a versatile range of tones, from powerful, full-bodied humbucker sounds to brighter and more articulate parallel tones.
The Series settings deliver maximum output, thickness and fullness, while the Parallel settings provide greater clarity, definition and a more open response.
Position 3 combines both humbuckers for a balanced and dynamic sound, making this configuration suitable for everything from clean and articulate playing to powerful overdriven tones.
SGD 380
SUPER STRAT-STYLE GUITAR WITH 2 HUMBUCKERS - HH
1 VOLUME • 1 TONE • IBANEZ 2502N 5-WAY SWITCH
A complete electronics upgrade using premium-grade components, carefully selected for reliability, tonal performance, and long-term durability.
COMPONENTS & UPGRADES
CTS B500K Potentiometer × 1 - Volume
CTS A500K Potentiometer × 1 - Tone
Treble Bleed Circuit with Resistor × 1 - Helps maintain high-frequency clarity when rolling down the volume
Bare Knuckle 0.022µF Mineral Oil Tone Capacitor × 1
Ibanez 2502N 5-Way Lever Switch × 1
Switchcraft Output Jack or Barrel Stereo Output Jack × 1
22 AWG 19-Strand Silver-Plated Copper Core Teflon Wire × 1
Premium-Grade Solder & Flux - Used throughout the installation
BUILT FOR PRECISION
Every connection is professionally soldered, neatly routed, and carefully inspected to ensure reliable signal transmission, consistent switching, and optimal performance from your pickups and controls.
IBANEZ 2502N 5-WAY PICKUP CONFIGURATIONS
POSITION 1 - BRIDGE HUMBUCKER
Full bridge humbucker for a powerful, articulate and punchy tone.
POSITION 2 - BRIDGE INNER COIL + NECK INNER COIL
Both inner coils combined for a brighter, cleaner and more open tone with excellent clarity.
POSITION 3 - BRIDGE + NECK HUMBUCKERS
Both humbuckers engaged for a full, balanced and powerful sound with strong body and definition.
POSITION 4 - NECK PARALLEL
The neck humbucker is wired in parallel for a cleaner, brighter and more articulate tone with reduced output.
POSITION 5 - NECK HUMBUCKER
Full neck humbucker for a warm, thick and smooth tone with increased depth and sustain.
VERSATILE 5-WAY CONFIGURATION
The Ibanez 2502N switching configuration provides access to full humbucker tones as well as brighter and more articulate in-between sounds.
This makes the setup highly versatile for clean, crunch and high-gain applications, while providing a wider range of tonal options from a simple 1 Volume and 1 Tone control layout.
SGD 350
SUPER STRAT-STYLE GUITAR WITH 2 HUMBUCKERS - HH
1 VOLUME • 1 TONE • SUPER 5-WAY SWITCH
A complete electronics upgrade using premium-grade components, carefully selected for reliability, tonal performance, and long-term durability.
COMPONENTS & UPGRADES
CTS B500K Potentiometer × 1 - Volume
CTS A500K Potentiometer × 1 - Tone
Treble Bleed Circuit with Resistor × 1 - Helps maintain high-frequency clarity when rolling down the volume
Bare Knuckle 0.022µF Mineral Oil Tone Capacitor × 1
24-Lug Super 5-Way Lever Switch × 1
Switchcraft Output Jack or Barrel Stereo Output Jack × 1
22 AWG 19-Strand Silver-Plated Copper Core Teflon Wire × 1
Premium-Grade Solder & Flux - Used throughout the installation
BUILT FOR PRECISION
Every connection is professionally soldered, neatly routed, and carefully inspected to ensure reliable signal transmission, consistent switching, and optimal performance from your pickups and controls.
PICKUP SWITCHING WIRING OPTIONS
OPTION 1 - COIL SELECTION
A versatile configuration providing access to full humbucker tones as well as individual and combined single-coil sounds.
Position 1 - Bridge Humbucker in Series
Full, thick and powerful bridge humbucker tone.
Position 2 - Bridge North Single Coil
Cleaner, brighter and more articulate bridge-side single-coil tone.
Position 3 - Bridge North + Neck South Single Coils
Both selected coils combined for a clear, balanced and open tone.
Position 4 - Neck North Single Coil
Brighter and more articulate neck single-coil tone.
Position 5 - Neck Humbucker in Series
Warm, full and powerful neck humbucker tone.
OPTION 2 - OUTER COILS
A configuration focused on open, clear and articulate sounds from the outer coils of both humbuckers.
Position 1 - Bridge Humbucker in Series
Full bridge humbucker tone with maximum output and thickness.
Position 2 - Outer Coils in Parallel
Neck North + Bridge South coils in parallel for a cleaner and more open tone.
Position 3 - Outer Coils in Series
Neck North + Bridge South coils in series for a fuller and more powerful combined tone.
Position 4 - Inner Coils in Parallel
Neck South + Bridge North coils in parallel for a bright, articulate and balanced tone.
Position 5 - Neck Humbucker in Series
Full neck humbucker tone with warmth, thickness and sustain.
OPTION 3 - SERIES / PARALLEL
A straightforward configuration providing independent Series and Parallel-style tonal variations across the five switch positions.
Position 1 - Bridge Humbucker in Series
Full, thick and high-output bridge humbucker tone.
Position 2 - Bridge Humbucker in Parallel
Cleaner, brighter and more open than Series mode.
Position 3 - Neck + Bridge Humbuckers in Series
Both humbuckers combined in Series for a powerful, thick and full-bodied tone.
Position 4 - Neck Humbucker in Parallel
Cleaner, brighter and more articulate than Series mode.
Position 5 - Neck Humbucker in Series
Warm, thick and full neck humbucker tone.
OPTION 4 - SUPER 5-WAY SERIES / PARALLEL
A comprehensive Series / Parallel configuration designed to provide maximum tonal versatility from both humbuckers.
Position 1 - Bridge Humbucker in Series
Full, thick and high-output humbucker tone.
Position 2 - Bridge Humbucker in Parallel
Brighter, cleaner and more open with reduced output.
Position 3 - Neck + Bridge Humbuckers in Series
Both humbuckers combined for a powerful, full-bodied and dynamic tone.
Position 4 - Neck Humbucker in Parallel
Cleaner, brighter and more articulate than Series mode.
Position 5 - Neck Humbucker in Series
Warm, full and powerful neck humbucker tone.
CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED WIRING
The 24-lug Super 5-Way Lever Switch allows the switching configuration to be customised according to your preferred pickup combinations.
Whether you prefer individual coil selection, outer/inner coil combinations, or Series / Parallel humbucker tones, the Super 5-Way system provides significantly greater tonal flexibility than a standard 3-way switch.