Gilmour Strat Wiring Mod 7 Way Strat Wiring

This video covers how to do the Gilmour Strat wiring mod using a simple SPDT (single pole double throw) mini toggle switch to turn on the neck pickup at will. Known as the 7 way Strat wiring setup, it was famously used by David Gilmour to give an extra dynamic to his Strat.

If you are converting a Strat that ALREADY has factory wiring, skip to 31:14

This effectively gives you two extra switching options:

Neck & Bridge pickups together (Telecaster quack)
All 3 pickups together.

This is an incredibly easy Strat mod to carry out.

The wiring is EXACTLY the same as the classic 5 way Strat wiring, but with the addition of a mini toggle switch to turn on the neck pickup. This video shows you how to wire it from scratch (so if your Strat already has the classic setup, skip to approx 31:14)

In this video we are also using a genius little bracket which allows the mini toggle switch to be recessed, meaning you wont constantly accidentally knock the switch whilst playing, as it is hidden. (link for the bracket below)

Components used:

CRL 5 Way blade switch
3 x 250k CTS TVT pots
0.047uF PIO capacitor
Switchcraft jack socket
Push back cloth hook up wire
Tinned copper wire
Mini SPDT toggle switch

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