Detail 01
4-way instead of 3-way
Adds one position to the stock three. The extra setting runs both pickups in series rather than parallel.
Product detailSKU #1273888004328
Fender4-Way Telecaster Pickup Selector Mod Switch
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A replacement pickup selector that gives a Telecaster a fourth position wiring both pickups in series. For players who want more output from a stock Tele.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tele owners who want a thicker, louder pickup option
- Players comfortable soldering or paying a tech
- Adding range without swapping pickups
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone unwilling to solder inside the control cavity
- Guitars that aren't Telecaster-style with two pickups
- Players happy with standard three-position Tele sounds
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Series wiring in position four
Both pickups stacked one after the other. Louder, fatter, less top end than the usual both-on setting.
Detail 03
SS pickup configuration
Built around a two-pickup Tele layout. A single-pickup or three-pickup guitar has nothing to switch between.
Detail 04
Telecaster body shape
Sized and shaped for the Tele control plate. Strat-style switch routes and mounting won't line up.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires rewiring the control plate — soldering iron and a wiring diagram needed
- 02No pickups, control plate, pots or knobs included
- 03Confirm your pickups have separate lead wires, not a shared ground
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to change my pickups too?
No. It rewires how the existing two pickups combine. The fourth position pairs them in series for a louder, thicker sound.
02What does the fourth position actually sound like?
Both pickups in series — higher output, fuller midrange, rolled-off treble compared to the standard both-pickups setting. Closer to a humbucker's weight.
03Can I install this myself?
If you can solder and follow a wiring diagram, yes. Otherwise a tech will handle it quickly, since the whole job is on the control plate.
04Will it fit my Telecaster?
It's made for the Tele control plate and two-pickup wiring. Non-Fender Tele-style guitars usually work, but check your plate slot and pickup lead wires first.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
1 detailsBody & build
- Body Shape
- Telecaster
