--- product_id: 17858792 title: "Guitar Wiring Kit, for Fender Stratocaster, SSS1 (Blender Wiring)" brand: "toneshaper" price: "$105.65" currency: USD in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/17858792-guitar-wiring-kit-for-fender-stratocaster-sss1-blender-wiring store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # SSS Stratocaster compatibility USA-made CRL 5-way switch Blender wiring for unique pickup combos Guitar Wiring Kit, for Fender Stratocaster, SSS1 (Blender Wiring) **Brand:** toneshaper **Price:** $105.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Blend your sound, break the rules, own the stage. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Guitar Wiring Kit, for Fender Stratocaster, SSS1 (Blender Wiring) by toneshaper - **How much does it cost?** $105.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/17858792-guitar-wiring-kit-for-fender-stratocaster-sss1-blender-wiring) ## Best For - toneshaper enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted toneshaper brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Complete Pro Kit:** All hardware included—no guesswork, no extra purchases needed to upgrade your Strat. - • **True Bypass Blender:** Blender control disappears in full-clockwise position, preserving your pure Strat tone. - • **Unlock Unique Tones:** Blender wiring lets you blend neck and bridge pickups for tonal options no standard Strat offers. - • **Premium OEM Components:** Includes USA-made CRL 5-way switch and CTS pots for authentic, reliable performance. - • **Effortless Installation:** Short-bushing pots and a professional, fully-illustrated wiring diagram make setup a breeze. ## Overview The ToneShaper Guitar Wiring Kit for Fender Stratocaster SSS1 features premium OEM parts including a USA-made CRL 5-way switch and CTS pots. Its innovative blender wiring lets players seamlessly mix neck and bridge pickups—combinations not possible on standard Strats—using the bottom tone control as a variable resistor. The kit includes all necessary hardware and a professional wiring diagram, enabling easy installation and true bypass functionality for pristine tone preservation. ## Description Teles allow players to select the neck and bridge pickups together, but Stratocasters don’t. Many players over the years have added switches to Stratocasters to allow this combination, and the switch is usually a push/pull pot or a mini-toggle. Here’s a better idea. Rather then use a switch, we use the bottom tone control to function as the switch. But since this control is a variable resistor, rather than merely switch a pickup on or off, it allows the player to “blend” a pickup into or out of the mix, like a volume control would do. In the full-clockwise position the blender control does absolutely nothing, and in fact makes itself disappear from the circuit so as not to load the circuit (think true bypass). In this position, the 5-way switch functions like a normal Strat, with one volume and one tone control. Turning the control counter-clockwise in positions 1 and 2 blends in the neck pickup, while turning it in positions 4 and 5 blends in the bridge pickup. The player can get lots of subtle tonal coloration with this control. Short-bushing pots, for mounting on a pickguard. (1) Capacitor, .047µF Orange Drop (1) Jack, Switchcraft 1/4" Mono (2) Pot, CTS 250k Audio, Low Torque (1/4" Bushing Length) (1) Pot, CTS Blender, Low Torque (1/4" Bushing Length) (1) Screw for Shielding Ground Lug (1) Shielding Ground Lug (1) Switch, 5-Way, CRL (1) Treble Bleed Kit for Single-Coils (3) Wire, 22 AWG Cotton Push Back w/ Tinned Overcoat, Black (3') Wire, 22 AWG Cotton Push Back w/ Tinned Overcoat, White (3') Wire, 22 AWG Stranded Silver-Plated Copper, Black PTFE (3') Wire, 22 AWG Stranded Silver-Plated Copper, White PTFE (1) Professional, Fully-Illustrated Wiring Diagram ## Features - For SSS Stratocasters; Blender wiring allows neck/bridge combinations not available conventionally - The finest OEM component brands, including the USA-made CRL 5-way switch like the vintage original Strats. No generic part specs – the RIGHT parts for your application! - All hardware included, and it’s the right hardware - you’ll have everything you need - Professional wiring diagram - the highest-quality documentation in the industry - Nobody knows more about guitar wiring than ToneShapers! We’ll help you build a better guitar. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00ZO7ANJM | | Best Sellers Rank | #19,917 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #261 in Electric Guitar Hardware | | Brand Name | ToneShaper | | Color | Orange | | Connector Type | 1/4" Mono | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (335) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | S-S-S | | Included Components | Capacitor, .047µF Orange Drop, Jack, Switchcraft 1/4" Mono, Pot, CTS 250k Audio, Low Torque (1/4" Bushing Length), Pot, CTS Blender, Low Torque (1/4" Bushing Length), Screw for Shielding Ground Lug, Shielding Ground Lug, Switch, 5-Way, CRL, Treble Bleed Kit for Single-Coils, Wire, 22 AWG Cotton Push Back w/ Tinned Overcoat, Black, Wire, 22 AWG Cotton Push Back w/ Tinned Overcoat, White, Wire, 22 AWG Stranded Silver-Plated Copper, Black PTFE, Wire, 22 AWG Stranded Silver-Plated Copper, White PTFE, Professional, Fully-Illustrated Wiring Diagram | | Instrument | guitar | | Instrument Size | 1 Pack | | Item Weight | 0.13 kg | | Manufacturer | Tone Shapers | | Manufacturer Part Number | TS-WK-ST-SSS1 | | Model Name | ToneShaper Wiring Kit, Stratocaster, Blender (SSS1) | | Model Number | Ton-2154 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Set Name | Fender Stratocaster Wiring Kit | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 852606002403 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ToneShaper - **Color:** Orange - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S-S-S - **Manufacturer:** Tone Shapers - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Set Name:** Fender Stratocaster Wiring Kit - **UPC:** 852606002403 - **Unit Count:** 1 Count ## Images ![Guitar Wiring Kit, for Fender Stratocaster, SSS1 (Blender Wiring) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QoEzL0ywL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Shouldn’t this be a .022 capacitor?** A: The. 022 & .047 are both used. The. 047 wil give you more mid tones while the .022 still give you brighter tones. Seymour Duncan prefers the .047 **Q: Is it easy to install?** A: First let me say that the parts are high quality and the pots are full size. Check your body to make sure the pots will fit in the cavity when mounted on the pickguard. Some routing out of the cavity may be required, this is especially true on most import strat style guitars which use mini pots. The schematic is detailed and you have the option to use vintage (cloth covered) or modern (plastic coasted) wiring. All wire is included and it's plenty long enough. At this point I can't remember if the schematic for the treble bleed was included (I did install mine), but you can find that easily on the internet - the cap and resistor for it are included. That said you must have good soldering skills and a decent soldering iron. If you don't then please do yourself a favor and have it soldered up by a skilled person. Otherwise you run the risk of burning up your components with too high temp or not getting a good connection with a cold solder joint. I mounted everything in my pickguard before I started to keep good reference. Also make sure you have shielding foil installed on the underside of your pickguard before you mount your controls, otherwise you aren't going to be happy with the cutouts and static of ungrounded/unshielded controls. It took about 30 minutes to solder the connections. It works great! **Q: Will this work with a rear-routed Stratocaster? Are the pot shafts long enough to go through the body instead of pickguard?** A: I can't directly answer this. The pot shafts worked fine for my pickguard. How thick is the wood from the inside surface where the pot faces into (on the front side) to the exterior (front) of the body? If it's under 1/4 inch, you're probably fine. If it's over 1/4 inch, I'd be leery, but it still may be worth checking. 3/8th inch, and I'd say probably not. Its a good kit—high quality parts, and the blender mod is very cool. **Q: What values are used for the cap and resistor in the treble bleed circuit?** A: 680pF capacitor, 220k resistor. Thanks! ## Frequently Bought Together - ToneShaper Guitar Wiring Kit, For Fender Stratocaster, SSS1 (Blender Wiring) - Fender Tex-Mex Strat Pickups - Fender Electric Guitar Part Stratocaster Jack Ferrule - Chrome --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/17858792-guitar-wiring-kit-for-fender-stratocaster-sss1-blender-wiring](https://www.desertcart.us/products/17858792-guitar-wiring-kit-for-fender-stratocaster-sss1-blender-wiring) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-07*