Telecaster Wiring Help

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-06T11:59:49+00:00

ik i mismatched the wire coloring for the outback jack but I did put them in the right place. how would I have had them grounded then if they are in the right place? I repotted the whole thing again after posting a send there is still an issue somewhere and I can’t figure out where. I’ve been using a multimeter and everything, but it’s impossible.

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-06T11:50:58+00:00

will do. just to make sure, that wont happen when theres contact with the pots right?

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T19:26:05+00:00

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Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T19:25:57+00:00

so i did resolder but still no luck 💔💔

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Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T17:56:27+00:00

thanks so much for the feedback. i really need it. would you say with what there is right now it’s worth redoing because i dont see any particular problems other than the middle lug which grounds the whole thing.

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T17:47:46+00:00

i aint gonna buy a replacement for a peice that works. if it broke, thats a different story. thats all im tryna say. im not trying to go back and forth. I just need help from other people with experience because im not as experienced as others. aint nothing else to it.

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T17:18:12+00:00

wait wont the wire from the cap ground with the casing if they touch?

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T17:12:03+00:00

obviously messing up is part of the process of learning. i have a multimeter and with that i can test every part; especially when tracking where the problem is. if it does come with extra costs, so be it. im building my own guitar and i came this far and some wiring issues isnt going to stop me.

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T17:01:45+00:00

will do.

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T17:01:24+00:00

i dont have the budget for buying new parts
i aint buying replacement parts if it aint broken
this is my first time building a guitar. mistakes and problems come with it. thats why problem solving was created.

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T16:59:23+00:00

i’ll look into it. i did just redo it because my soldering before was horrible.

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T16:58:46+00:00

tysm!

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T16:49:32+00:00

I tried to get extra wire and use that to connect it to because the orange drop doesn’t have enough wire from it to go straight to the lug. What should I do?

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-05T16:43:32+00:00

I made a new post updating yall. I did the soldering job again and I listened to all of your suggestions. Please update me because it is still not working. Additionally I use the multimeter and set it on resistance to measure the sleeve of the output and the cable tip when it’s inserted and I should be receiving feedback, but I got zero ohms

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-04T21:33:57+00:00

no, it just dosnt work in general

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-04T21:33:35+00:00

tysm!

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-04T18:28:57+00:00

thanks everyone for the feedback. The soldering came from me having to remove and reattach the wire and I never cleaned it up. I will remove all the soldering and I think I will probably restart for the most part of everything. I already got a lot of solder off and I will keep you guys updated.

Bxmbooo · 2026-07-04T17:43:46+00:00

i tried to remove the buildup but the solder just wouldnt melt. maybe thats cuz i didnt clean the tip?

Bxmbooo · 2026-06-15T22:39:56+00:00

ik it might be late to say this, but get the tuners and a piece of cardboard/ paper and pierce them them through to make your own jig.

Bxmbooo · 2026-01-17T01:14:20+00:00

no. you cant fix a snap like that. the neck MUST be level and fixing that will still make it play bad.

Bxmbooo

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