This wiring is called “Modern” because Fender didn't start out wiring Teles this way.
In fact there were a couple of different circuits used in the Teles first 17 or so years,
neither of which is familiar to most younger tele players. Fender finally settled on the
wiring 1967 well after the January 65 purchase of the company by CBS. however,
once finally adopted it has become the standard wiring for Teles. it's used almost
universally by Fender to current Tele production and even some of vintage reissue
guitars, such as the Classic Series 50s Tele, featuring this wiring
Position 3: Neck pickup
Position to: bridge and neck pickups in parallel
Position 1: Bridge pickup
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(2) CTS 250k Audio Taper Potentiometers
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Proprietary Anti-Static Lube
Brass Bushing
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(1)Oak/Grigsby 3 Way Switch
(1)Sprague .047 Capacitor
(1) Switchcraft Jack(Industry Standard)
(1)Treble Bleed
Shielded Jack Connection
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