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Would like a schematic for wiring a Paul Reed Smith w/2 humbucking pickups ,for 2 tone pots , no volume pot , & a 3 way toggle switch .

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The best source of wiring schematics is the Seymour Duncan site. Here's the link-

Wiring Diagrams

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SOURCE: Shadow Kill Pot Wiring Diagram with 2 active

Are you using the original solderless wiring? Are you starting from scratch? Are just wanting to install the Shadow pot into an already working guitar? If you are working on an already working guitar Please give the model number, if EMG equipped, So I know where and what we have to work with. But this should be a straight up fairly easy setup. The Shadow pot just replaces the normal volume pot. Off to work, but will be back with you.

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