The Monty's Telecaster Five Way Drop-In Loom with Control Plate is a premium pre-wired electronics upgrade designed to expand a traditional Telecaster beyond its standard three pickup combinations while retaining the classic sounds players already know.

The central three positions work like a conventional Telecaster selector, while the additional positions introduce two fuller series-based sounds. This makes the loom especially useful for players who want more tonal range without adding extra switches or radically changing the appearance of the guitar.

Built around high-quality components including 250K CTS pots, an Oak Grigsby 5-way Super Switch, Monty's 0.022uF paper-in-oil capacitor and vintage-style wiring, this is a serious electronics upgrade for a compatible Telecaster-style guitar.

This Pre-Owned example is in Very Good condition and includes the control plate.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Monty's
Product	Telecaster Five Way Drop-In Loom
Switching	5-Way
Pots	250K CTS
Capacitor	Monty's 0.022uF Paper-in-Oil
Switch	Oak Grigsby 5-Way Super Switch
Control Plate	Included
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned

PRE-OWNED CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned Monty's Telecaster Five Way Drop-In Loom in Very Good condition.

The Very Good condition grade reflects an electronics assembly that has been well looked after overall while showing the light signs of previous use expected from Pre-Owned equipment.

A Telecaster-style control plate is included.

KEY FEATURES

• Premium Telecaster wiring loom

• Five-way pickup switching

• Retains the traditional three Telecaster sounds

• Additional full series pickup combination

• Additional bridge-forward series blend

• 250K CTS potentiometers

• Oak Grigsby 5-way Super Switch

• Monty's 0.022uF paper-in-oil tone capacitor

• Vintage-style pushback wire

• Switchcraft jack

• 50s-style wiring concept

• Control plate included

• Designed for compatible Telecaster-style guitars

• Very Good Pre-Owned condition

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The appeal of this Monty's loom is that it gives a traditional Telecaster considerably more range without sacrificing the familiar sounds that make the guitar so useful.

The normal bridge, bridge-plus-neck and neck positions remain available, while two extra positions provide thicker series-based sounds.

This means you can move from classic Tele twang to a much fuller, louder and warmer response directly from the standard blade switch.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Five-Way Switching

The loom expands the standard Telecaster three-way arrangement to a five-position system.

The middle three settings behave like a conventional Telecaster, while the outer positions introduce additional series-based sounds.

Standard Telecaster Sounds Retained

The familiar neck, combined and bridge pickup options remain available.

That means the loom expands the instrument rather than replacing its traditional tonal character.

Full Series Position

One of the additional settings wires the neck and bridge pickups together in series.

Compared with the standard parallel middle position, this produces greater output and a noticeably fuller, warmer sound.

Bridge-Focused Series Blend

The second additional position also uses a series arrangement but bleeds away much of the neck pickup signal.

The result is designed to retain much of the attack and articulation of the bridge pickup while adding extra weight and fullness.

250K CTS Pots

The loom uses 250K CTS potentiometers, a widely respected choice for traditional single-coil guitar circuits.

Oak Grigsby Super Switch

An Oak Grigsby 5-way Super Switch handles the expanded switching arrangement.

This allows the more complex series configurations that would not be possible with a standard Telecaster 3-way selector.

Monty's Paper-in-Oil Capacitor

A Monty's 0.022uF paper-in-oil capacitor is used in the tone circuit.

50s-Style Wiring

Monty's uses its 50s-style wiring approach, which changes how the tone circuit interacts with the volume control.

This is intended to help retain more clarity as the guitar volume is reduced.

Vintage-Style Pushback Wire

The loom uses vintage-style pushback wire, maintaining a traditional internal construction style.

Switchcraft Jack

A Switchcraft output jack is used for dependable connection to the guitar cable.

Control Plate Included

This example includes a Telecaster-style control plate, making it closer to a ready-to-install assembly for a compatible guitar.

WHO IS IT FOR?

This loom is particularly well suited to Telecaster players who want additional tones without adding visible mini-switches or radically changing the instrument's traditional layout.

It is also a strong choice for players rebuilding or upgrading the electronics in a compatible T-style guitar.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The expanded switching can be useful across country, blues, rock, indie, alternative, roots and session playing.

The conventional Tele positions retain the familiar clean and cutting sounds, while the series options provide more output and body for thicker rhythm or lead tones.

HOW IT COMPARES

Five-Way vs Standard Three-Way Telecaster Loom

A conventional Telecaster provides bridge, bridge-plus-neck and neck positions.

The Monty's five-way setup retains all three while adding two series-based alternatives.

Series vs Parallel Pickups

The standard Telecaster middle position connects the two pickups in parallel.

Series wiring combines their output more directly, producing a louder, thicker and warmer response.

Drop-In Loom vs Rewiring Individual Components

A pre-wired loom brings the main controls, switch and capacitor together as one prepared assembly.

Some soldering is still required for installation, but much of the internal control wiring is already completed.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Guitar Wiring Loom
Brand	Monty's
Compatibility	Telecaster-Style Guitars
Switching	5-Way
Potentiometers	250K CTS
Selector	Oak Grigsby 5-Way Super Switch
Tone Capacitor	Monty's 0.022uF Paper-in-Oil
Wiring	Vintage-Style Pushback
Output Jack	Switchcraft
Wiring Style	50s-Style
Control Plate	Included
Electronics	Passive
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Monty's Telecaster Five Way Drop-In Loom uses passive electronics and requires no battery or external power supply.

INSTALLATION NOTES

Installation requires some soldering to connect the guitar's pickups and other relevant wiring to the loom.

The components use American imperial sizing, so some import Telecaster-style guitars that use metric-sized components may require minor modification for correct fitment.

Professional installation is recommended if you are not comfortable working with guitar electronics.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Telecaster players who want significantly more tonal flexibility without losing the classic three-way Tele sounds.

Customers usually upgrade from: Standard factory Telecaster wiring looms, lower-grade pots and switches, or basic three-way wiring assemblies.

Most commonly paired with: Traditional Telecaster neck and bridge pickups, vintage-output single coils and upgraded T-style builds.

Our tip: The full series position is the real standout. It provides a much thicker sound than a standard Tele middle setting and can work extremely well when moving from cleaner rhythm parts to fuller lead tones.

Showroom feedback: This is a clever upgrade because it adds genuinely useful tones while keeping the familiar Telecaster control layout intact.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned Monty's Telecaster Five Way Drop-In Loom can provide excellent value for players upgrading or rebuilding a Telecaster-style guitar.

This example is in Very Good condition and includes the control plate.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging guitars, pickups, effects and guitar accessories.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

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PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

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Trading in can remove the inconvenience of selling privately while allowing the value of your current equipment to go directly towards your next purchase.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this Monty's Telecaster loom used?

Yes. This is a Pre-Owned Monty's Five Way Drop-In Loom in Very Good condition.

Does it include the control plate?

Yes. A control plate is included.

How many switch positions does it have?

It uses a 5-way selector.

Does it retain normal Telecaster sounds?

Yes. The middle three positions provide the standard Telecaster bridge, bridge-plus-neck and neck combinations.

What does the extra series position do?

It connects both pickups in series, producing a fuller and higher-output sound than the conventional parallel middle setting.

What does the other extra position do?

It creates a bridge-focused series sound that adds some neck-pickup body while retaining much of the bridge pickup's attack.

What pots does it use?

It uses 250K CTS pots.

What switch does it use?

It uses an Oak Grigsby 5-way Super Switch.

What capacitor does it use?

It uses a Monty's 0.022uF paper-in-oil capacitor.

Does it use a Switchcraft jack?

Yes.

Does it require a battery?

No. It is a passive wiring loom.

Is soldering required?

Yes. Some soldering is required during installation.

Will it fit every Telecaster?

It is designed for compatible Telecaster-style guitars, but import guitars using metric component dimensions may require modification.

What condition is it in?

This example is in Very Good condition.