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 Pickups HH, 1 Vol 1 Tone, 3 Way Switch.
3 Way Switch, Parallel/Series Neck & Bridge via Push Pull Pots
A complete electronics upgrade using premium-grade components, carefully selected for reliability, tonal performance, and long-term durability.
Components & Upgrades
BKP 550K 10% Taper Push/Pull Potentiometer × 1 - Volume
BKP 550K 30% Taper Push/Pull Potentiometers × 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 and 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, 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
The two push-pull pots provide independent control over each pickup:
Volume Push-Pull - Neck pickup Series / Parallel
Tone Push-Pull - Bridge pickup Series / Parallel
This gives a total of 8 possible pickup configurations, combining the traditional 3-way switching with independent Series / Parallel control for both humbuckers.
The push-pull pots allow the neck and bridge humbuckers to switch between series and parallel wiring.
The volume push-pull controls the neck pickup, while the tone push-pull controls the bridge pickup.
Series mode is the normal humbucker mode, delivering a fuller, thicker and higher-output tone with increased midrange and stronger sustain.
Parallel mode produces a cleaner, more open and articulate tone with reduced output and a character closer to a single-coil response. Unlike coil-splitting, parallel mode retains hum-cancelling operation, making it less susceptible to unwanted noise when gain is engaged.
This provides additional tonal versatility without changing the pickups themselves.
SGD 380
Super Strat Style Guitar with 2 Humbuckers Pickups HH, 1 Vol 1 Tone, Super 5 Way Switch.
Super 5 Way Switch, Parallel/Series 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 Potentiometers × 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 Lugs 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 and 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 - Series
Bridge Humbucker in Series - Full, thick, high-output humbucker tone.
Position 2 - Bridge Humbucker - Parallel
Bridge Humbucker in Parallel - Brighter, clearer, and lower-output than series.
Position 3 - Neck & Bridge Humbuckers
Neck + Bridge Humbuckers - Both pickups active for a full, balanced tone.
Position 4 - Neck Humbucker - Parallel
Neck Humbucker in Parallel - Clearer, brighter, and more articulate than series.
Position 5 - Neck Humbucker - Series
Neck Humbucker in Series - Warm, full, thick, and high-output humbucker tone.
This 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 and thickness, while the parallel settings offer greater clarity and definition.
Position 3 combines both pickups for a balanced and dynamic sound, making this configuration suitable for everything from clean, articulate playing to powerful overdriven tones.
SGD 380
Super Strat Style Guitar with 2 Humbuckers Pickups HH, 1 Vol 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 Potentiometers × 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 Level 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 and 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.
Position 3 - Neck + Bridge Humbuckers
Both humbuckers engaged for a full, balanced and powerful sound.
Position 4 - Neck Parallel
Neck humbucker 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.
The 2502N configuration gives the guitar access to full humbucker tones as well as brighter, more articulate in-between sounds, making it highly versatile for clean, crunch and high-gain applications.
SGD 350
Super Strat Style Guitar with 2 Humbuckers Pickups HH, 1 Vol 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 Potentiometers × 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 Lugs 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 and 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
Bridge Series Humbucker
Bridge Single Coil(N)
Bridge(N)+Neck(S)single coils
Neck Single Coil (N)
Neck Series Humbucker
Bridge Series Humbucker
Bridge Single Coil(N)
Bridge(N)+Neck(S)single coils
Neck Single Coil (N)
Neck Series Humbucker
Bridge humbucker-series
Bridge humbucker-parallel
Neck+Bridge series humbuckers
Neck humbucker-parallel
Neck humbucker-series
Bridge Humbucker
Outer Coils Parallel-Neck(N)+Bridge(S)
Outer Coils Series-Neck(N)+Bridge(S)
Inner Coils Parallel-Neck(S)+Bridge(N)
Neck Humbucker