Lever Slot & Mounting Hole Dimensions

50.0

41.2 Ctrs
Notes:-
28.0
Check that the Free-Way Blade Switch will fit - refer to dimensional information provided
Mounting Holes should be Ø3.5 Csk (to suit M3 x 10mm Csk Screws provided)
7.0 2.0
Avoid using mounting screws which are any longer than the ones supplied
Mounting Hole Ctrs are tolerant to a range between 41.0 and 41.4mm
Minimum Lever Slot Dimensions to Pickguard: 28.0 x 2.0mm
A small chamfer may be added to the external edges of a narrower Lever slot to adapt it.
Cavity Depth 34mm Min. Pick Guard Thickness assumed to be 2.3mm
Switch Tip to suit 3.5mm x 1.0mm (0.138" x 0.039") lever stem.

Use 22 AWG Wire, strip insulation back 5mm, twist strands and locate into terminal holes.
Make any 'daisy-chain' links and locate these into one of the terminal hole pairs.
15° 15° 20° Solder using multi-core solder. Ensure solder joint is clean and flows about terminal pad.
15°
15°
Avoid excessive solder, avoid contacting any other part of the switch with the soldering iron.
The switch metalwork is stainless steel and can not be soldered, nor should this be attempted.

This guide requires and assumes proper competencies with regard to electrical and practical work,
safety and the correct use of any equipment referenced here. Always take precautions to protect
the guitar, yourself and others. Ensure that any accociated products are installed in full accordance
with the manufacturers instructions.
25.8
34.0

50.0 15.6
5B5 General Installation : Last Updated Jul 2018 © Free-Way 2018

Model No:-
5B5- General Installation Instructions
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FREE-WAY
5B5-01
Hot
Hot Hot
Grd
Grd Grd

NG NH OP GD B A MH BG BT BH

GROUND WIRES TO CAVITY

NECK MIDDLE BRIDGE SHIELD & SPRING CLAW

FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V

10 5 RING

TIP
IN SERIES N

9 4

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P
M + N

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6 1
Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by shielding on
IN SERIES B reverse of scratch-plate which is assumed grounded via the potentiometers

Model No:-
5B5-01 SSS Parallel Series Scheme A 1V/2T
 Scheme No B003 : Last Updated Jul 2018
© Free-Way 2018

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FREE-WAY
5B5-01
Hot Hot Hot

Grd Grd Grd

NG NH OP GD B A MH BG BT BH

GROUND WIRES TO CAVITY

NECK MIDDLE BRIDGE SHIELD & SPRING CLAW

FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V

10 5 RING

TIP
IN SERIES N

9 4

NG

O H
TN

N
P
M + N

D
IN PARALLEL

G
B
8 3

M A
BG H
BT
IN SERIES M

BH
7 2 TM

IN PARALLEL B + M

6 1
Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by shielding on
IN SERIES B reverse of scratch-plate which is assumed grounded via the potentiometers

Model No:-
5B5-01 SSS Parallel Series Scheme B 1V/2T
 Scheme No B005 : Last Updated Jul 2018
© Free-Way 2018

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HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY

FREE-WAY
Inr/Coil Otr/Coil Inr/Coil Start wire
5B5-01
Hot Hot Inr/Coil Finish wire
Grd Grd
Otr/Coil Finish wire
Otr/Coil Start wire
NG NH OP GD B A MH BG BT BH Shield wire

GROUND WIRES TO CAVITY

NECK MIDDLE BRIDGE SHIELD & SPRING CLAW

FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V

10 5 RING

TIP
IN SERIES N

9 4

NG

O H
TN

N
P
No
M + N

D
IN PARALLEL te
:

G
B
te
rm
8 3 ina

M A
ls

BG H
A,
B
&

BT
BG
IN SERIES M ar

BH
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no
2 tu
7 se TM
d.

IN PARALLEL B + M

6 1 Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions

Note: ensure all pickups are of compatible phase/polarity
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by shielding on
Humbucker B reverse of scratch-plate which is assumed grounded via the potentiometers

Model No:-
5B5-01 HSS Parallel Series Scheme 1V/2T
 Scheme No B002 : Last Updated Jul 2018
© Free-Way 2018

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FREE-WAY
5B5-01
Hot
Hot Hot
Grd
Grd Grd

NG NH OP GD B A MH BG BT BH

GROUND WIRES TO CAVITY

NECK MIDDLE BRIDGE SHIELD & SPRING CLAW

FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V

10 5 RING

TIP
IN SERIES N

9 4

NG

O H
N
P
M + N

D
IN PARALLEL

G
No

B
te
8 3 : te

M A
rm

BG H
in
a lA

BT
is
no
IN SERIES M tu

BH
se
d .
7 2 T

IN PARALLEL B + M

6 1
Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by shielding on
IN SERIES B reverse of scratch-plate which is assumed grounded via the potentiometers

Model No:-
5B5-01 SSS Parallel Series Scheme A 1V/1T
 Scheme No B004 : Last Updated Jul 2018
© Free-Way 2018

REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.

FREE-WAY
5B5-01
Hot
Hot Hot
Grd
Grd Grd

NG NH OP GD B A MH BG BT BH

GROUND WIRES TO CAVITY

NECK MIDDLE BRIDGE SHIELD & SPRING CLAW

FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V

10 5 RING

TIP
IN SERIES N

9 4

NG

O H
N
P
M + N

D
IN PARALLEL

G
B
8 3

M A
BG H
BT
IN SERIES M

BH
7 2 T

IN PARALLEL B + M

6 1
Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by shielding on
IN SERIES B reverse of scratch-plate which is assumed grounded via the potentiometers

Model No:-
5B5-01 SSS Parallel Series Scheme B 1V/1T
 Scheme No B006 : Last Updated Jul 2018
© Free-Way 2018

REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.

HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY

FREE-WAY
Inr/Coil Otr/Coil Inr/Coil Start wire
5B5-01
Hot Hot Inr/Coil Finish wire
Grd Grd
Otr/Coil Finish wire
Otr/Coil Start wire
NG NH OP GD B A MH BG BT BH Shield wire

GROUND WIRES TO CAVITY

NECK MIDDLE BRIDGE SHIELD & SPRING CLAW

FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
V

10 5 RING

TIP
IN SERIES N

9 4

NG

O H
N
P
No
M + N

D
IN PARALLEL te
:

G
B
te
rm
8 3 ina

M A
ls

BG H
A,
B
&

BT
BG
IN SERIES M ar

BH
e
no
2 tu
7 se T
d.

IN PARALLEL B + M

6 1 Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions

Note: ensure all pickups are of compatible phase/polarity
Switch metalwork is assumed to be grounded by shielding on
Humbucker B reverse of scratch-plate which is assumed grounded via the potentiometers

Model No:-
5B5-01 HSS Parallel Series Scheme 1V/1T